A NewsJournal for 21st Century West Kentucky
Vol. 17 No. 3 March 2025 (c)

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Kentucky Democratic Party Rural Listening Tour comes to Graves County on April 17th.

Mar 10, 2025 at 03:19 pm by Leslie McColgin

The Kentucky Democratic Party has announced a listening tour this spring to hear concerns of Kentuckians in rural areas.  They will be in Graves County on April 17th from.... Read More
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"Do your job Jamie!," or face a chicken-suited visitor to your Paducah office

Mar 03, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

  By BERRY CRAIG AFT and KEA/NEA retiree03/02/25 - republished with permission from ky.aflcio.org/news/ Desireé Owen says she lacks the appropriate attire.... Read More

Requiem for America; by Lt. Colonel (ret.) Gene Nettles

Feb 28, 2025 at 03:13 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

REQUIEM FOR AMERICA   From humble beginnings seeking the best of the Roman Republic, America became a beacon of light and hope for the world, Where did it all go? Or.... Read More
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Center for Rural Affairs calls on lawmakers to uphold federal contracts and obligations

Feb 26, 2025 at 11:36 am by WKJ Editorial Team

Feb 24, 2025 LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs calls on members of Congress to uphold federal funding obligations. Last month,.... Read More
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Republicans Are Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, Again?

Feb 24, 2025 at 08:46 am by WKJ Editorial Team

by Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead February 19, 2025 In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Serv.... Read More