Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron recently issued a consumer alert warning Kentuckians of possible construction and repair scams following the severe storms and high winds across Kentucky. Scams can be reported to the Attorney General’s Office by visiting ag.ky.gov/scams or calling th…

• On March 9, just after midnight, Deputy David Carroll, while on routine patrol, saw a vehicle in a restricted area on Corps of Engineers’ property in Kuttawa and investigated further. The sheriff’s office said Christopher W. Hastings, 36, of Eddyville, was a passenger in the vehicle and wa…

Lyon County Extension Agent for ANR

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron recently issued a consumer alert warning Kentuckians of possible construction and repair scams following the severe storms and high winds across Kentucky. Scams can be reported to the Attorney General’s Office by visiting ag.ky.gov/scams or calling th…

PADUCAH — Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital is still seeking college students to participate in this year’s Future Physicians Program. This program gives its participants an in-depth look into a career in medicine and hopes to inspire students to pursue this rewarding field. This summer program …

Proverbs 3: 5-7, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”

This year, Kuttawa Tourism is holding its first ever photo contest. The contest opened March 1 and will run through March 31.

FRANKFORT — Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon announced on Wednesday, March 1 a new paid internship program in his office, with applications now being accepted for positions starting this summer.

FREEMONT — As part of Bread of Life Humanitarian Effort, Tim Pierce has responded to disasters across the state and country.

The date has officially been announced for the 2023 Miss Founder’s Day pageant. This year, it will be on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Lyon County Middle School.

The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week’s column is by Avinash Bhakta, M.D., a colorectal surgeon at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.

I picked up the book, “What Moves the Dead” by T. Kingfisher, solely because of the cover of the book. Very quickly into the book, the cliché “don’t judge a book by its cover” had proven true again, and the book was just OK.

Last week, Lyon County Future Business Leaders of America competed in the Region 1 regional competition at Murray State University. Twenty-eight members participated in various competitions, with five competitions placing at the regional level and advancing to state. They are as follows:

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• On Monday, Feb. 27, around 4 p.m., Deputy Lori Francis charged Brittany R. Thompson, 34, of Middletown, Ohio, with being a fugitive from justice. The sheriff’s office said she was wanted out of Ohio on possession of drugs (felony) and possession of drug abuse instruments. Extradition proce…

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday, March 6 that Kentucky had its lowest ever annual unemployment rate in 2022 and announced a new initiative to improve the supply chain situation for companies in the state.

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• On March 9, just after midnight, Deputy David Carroll, while on routine patrol, saw a vehicle in a restricted area on Corps of Engineers’ property in Kuttawa and investigated further. The sheriff’s office said Christopher W. Hastings, 36, of Eddyville, was a passenger in the vehicle and wa…

Lyon County Extension Agent for ANR

PADUCAH — Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital is still seeking college students to participate in this year’s Future Physicians Program. This program gives its participants an in-depth look into a career in medicine and hopes to inspire students to pursue this rewarding field. This summer program …

Proverbs 3: 5-7, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”

FRANKFORT — Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon announced on Wednesday, March 1 a new paid internship program in his office, with applications now being accepted for positions starting this summer.

FREEMONT — As part of Bread of Life Humanitarian Effort, Tim Pierce has responded to disasters across the state and country.

Last week, Lyon County Future Business Leaders of America competed in the Region 1 regional competition at Murray State University. Twenty-eight members participated in various competitions, with five competitions placing at the regional level and advancing to state. They are as follows:

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday, March 6 that Kentucky had its lowest ever annual unemployment rate in 2022 and announced a new initiative to improve the supply chain situation for companies in the state.

Do you know a young person who enjoys talking in front of people? If so, they may be interested in the Lyon County 4-H Communication contest.

I picked up the book, “What Moves the Dead” by T. Kingfisher, solely because of the cover of the book. Very quickly into the book, the cliché “don’t judge a book by its cover” had proven true again, and the book was just OK.

• On Monday, Feb. 27, around 4 p.m., Deputy Lori Francis charged Brittany R. Thompson, 34, of Middletown, Ohio, with being a fugitive from justice. The sheriff’s office said she was wanted out of Ohio on possession of drugs (felony) and possession of drug abuse instruments. Extradition proce…

By HERALD LEDGER STAFF

— HERALED LEDGER STAFF

The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week’s column is by Avinash Bhakta, M.D., a colorectal surgeon at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.

The date has officially been announced for the 2023 Miss Founder’s Day pageant. This year, it will be on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Lyon County Middle School.

This year, Kuttawa Tourism is holding its first ever photo contest. The contest opened March 1 and will run through March 31.

BENTON – A grand jury found that two Marshall County Sheriff's Office deputies were justified in their use of force when they fatally shot Gary Alan Rowland, the man who shot and killed Calloway County Chief Deputy Jody Cash, Kentucky State Police say.

Lyon County Community Education plans to host a self-defense seminar on Tuesday, March 7. The seminar will take place in the Lyon County Elementary School gym from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

With the Senate’s adjournment on Friday, we have officially reached the halfway mark on the 2023 30-day Legislative Session. Week four was the most productive yet, as the Senate passed over 20 bills, sending them to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

An apple and pear grafting class will be offered at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the Lyon County Extension Office. The instructor is Daniel Beck, University of Kentucky associate for fruits and vegetables. Each person will graft two trees, there is a limited supply of pear rootstock. Cost…

FRANKFORT — Kentucky is no stranger to severe weather, and the last three years have shown that being prepared for and knowing how/what to do in an emergency is crucial for response, recovery and, most importantly, survival.

The Lyon County High School Beta Club is once again hosting its Princess and Pirate Day. Participants will experience a fun day of dress up and princess or pirate activities.

This year, 4-H Camp encourages youth to “get ready for some fun in the sun!” As of today, registration for camp is officially open.

• On Monday, Feb. 20, around 10:38 p.m., Deputy David Carroll responded to a single-vehicle collision on US 62 East. The sheriff’s office said investigation revealed Josh Travis, 41, of Dawson Springs, was driving a 2020 Dodge eastbound on US 62 when a deer entered his travel path. Travis wa…

PADUCAH — Ingram Barge Company is offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn more about careers on the river. It will have two information and tour sessions in March.

L Cosmetics will host its grand opening in Eddyville. It’s set for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11.

The Kentucky Living Magazine 2023 photo contest has started. It’s looking for photos that capture the essence of Kentucky Living.

On Thursday, March 16, the Lake Barkley Chamber of Commerce will present a “State of the City and County” event. This will feature leaders from Caldwell, Livingston and Lyon counties.

Proverbs 15: 1 and 4, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office announced that delinquent property tax notices for 2022 have been mailed out. They are pink cards. The tax notices are sent to the listed owner of record as of Jan. 1 of the tax year (in this case, Jan. 1, 2022).

The 2023 Legislative Session is moving along, with Senate committees approving numerous measures for the full chamber’s consideration. Several bills have cleared the chamber and have made their way over the state House.

As week three of the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly comes to an end, I am proud of the work my colleagues and I have done for not only the good of my district, but the good of the entire commonwealth.

“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths,” — 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (Revised Standard Version).

If you’ve spent any time perusing seed catalogs or websites, you may have noticed a lot of terms behind seed varieties: OP? F1 Hybrid? GE? GMO?