House Panel Unanimously Approves Grimes’ ‘Boots to Business’ Legislation

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2017) – A Kentucky House panel on Thursday unanimously approved Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes’ measure to help veterans start and grow businesses in Kentucky. Grimes appeared before the House State Government
Johnny Hiett
JOHNNY HIETT, 89, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away at 8:10PM Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his home. John was a member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ and was a veteran of the United States Army Air
Justin Smith
Mr. Justin Cole Smith, age 20 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in Knoxville, TN. He was attending the University of Tennessee – Knoxville where he was a Nuclear Engineer Major and research assistant.
Lane and Load Width Restriction on US 68/KY 80 Lake Barkley Bridge at Canton in TRIGG County TODAY & FRIDAY Morning
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to place a lane and load width restriction on the existing US68/KY 80 Lake Barkley Bridge at Canton in Trigg County today and Friday, March 2 & 3, 2017.
Bill to Create Medical Review Panels Passes Kentucky Senate

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House voted Wednesday to shake up the medical malpractice system by passing a bill to create panels of medical providers to review claims of medical error or neglect. The panels would
Bill to Regulate Solar Power Put on Hold by Sponsor

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A committee chairman might have pulled the plug on his own bill Wednesday when he skipped over the measure that would alter an incentive for Kentucky’s solar industry. Republican Sen. Jared Carpenter, who
KSP releases traffic safety checkpoints
(HICKORY, KY.) The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety
Sue Owen
Mrs. Benita “Sue” Owen, age 85 of Calvert City, KY passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, KY. She was a homemaker and member of the Calvert City Church of