The Conclusion instead of the Confusion by Paula Harrington
If you were watching the Olympics the other night you might have seen the sweet story about athlete Allyson Felix and her grandmother. I loved their bond and how Allyson draws strength and encouragement from such a great lady. I
Whitfield Announces Federal Grant to Marshall County Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) is pleased to announce a $38,926 Operations and Safety grant for the South Marshall Fire Department in Benton. The award, from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters
Judge Executive Kevin Neal statement on Gerdau closing
We have confirmed with Gerdau North America that they have initiated plans to idle the Calvert City Mill by the end of November 2016. Elected officials and economic development representatives are communicating with the company and with
Lady Marshals win 3-0 over Hickman County in season opener
DRAFFENVILLE – The Lady Marshals volleyball team began their season Tuesday in a home game against Hickman County, winning in three straight sets (25-20, 25-22, 25-8). Hickman County jumped out to an early lead in the first set
Letter, Calvert mayor notifies employees of plant idling
In a letter sent out to employees on Wednesday morning, Gerdau Ameristeel’s Calvert City plant stated that it will idle operations effective November 30, 2016. The idling of Ameristeel was also echoed by Calvert City mayor Lynn Jones,
Lady Marshals, Marshals open season with shut-outs
DRAFFENVILLE – Marshall County girl’s and boy’s soccer teams opened their seasons Tuesday evening, both getting shut-out wins. The Lady Marshals won 10-0 in one half of play over St. Mary and the Marshals defeated Paducah Tilghman
Land Between the Lakes announces September events
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Fundraiser for cancer research coming to Ky Dam this weekend
A special fundraiser to benefit cancer research will be coming up this Saturday at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville for all the fishermen in the area. John Parks at Fisherman’s Headquarters told us more…
After years of waiting, ’embattled’ group of state workers to see pay increase
FRANKFORT, KY (AP/Deborah Yetter) Kentucky’s embattled state social service workers are about to get a raise — their first significant pay upgrade in nearly a decade. Officials with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced the pay raises Monday and
KSR Host, Ky Auditor create “New Kentucky Project”
LEXINGTON, KY. (Adam Beam/AP) When Kentucky’s former state auditor and the host of the state’s most popular sports talk show decided to start a new political organization, they both agreed on one thing: They would not try to