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The Eddyville City Council met Monday to appoint a new city clerk, read a property tax ordinance, give department reports and discuss other business.
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The Lyon County Office of the Circuit Court Clerk will shut down driver license services in September. It is one of nine counties making the transition this month. The statewide transition is administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
August is Hummingbird Month and the Woodlands Nature Station is celebrating ruby-throated hummingbirds all month long. August brings 200 hummingbirds a day to the nature station as they migrate south for the winter.
The 56th Fredonia Lions Club Summer Festival will be Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Buddy Rogers Ballpark in Fredonia.
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Founders’ Day and a weeklong schedule of events leading to it will return on Aug. 28 after a year’s hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Atmos Energy is asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission for a 9.4% rate increase, which would raise revenue by $16.4 million a year.
Did you ever go blackberry picking when you were a kid? And then brought them home and your mother made a cobbler or put some in the freezer. Today, we are featuring blackberry recipes that will expand the use of the berry and maybe you might want to go blackberry picking again.
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The Friends of Land Between the Lakes invite you to Kids’ Adventure Day on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodlands Nature Station inside Land Between the Lakes, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz. Admission for this event is $7 for adults, $5 for ages 5-17; free for ages 4 and younger.
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Murray State University is offering two dates, July 8 and Aug. 5, for its Racer Nation Orientation program.
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CALVERT CITY — It began with a ball and dinner that attracted more than 240 at Kentucky Dam Village State Park Convention Center on Thursday evening. It closed with a rousing pyrotechnic display behind the Calvert City Civic Center on Sunday night — the Fourth of July.
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The Champions Giving Back series of charity events continues in July with a visit from U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), who represents District 1 of Kentucky.
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GRAND RIVERS — Troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 1 in Hickory, family and friends turned out last Wednesday to pay homage to Eric Chrisman, a trooper who died in a collision with a semi while on duty on that date in 2015. He was 23.
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The Champions Giving Back fundraising event is nearing its close, and there are still many ways that people can contribute to benefit four local charities and the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
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Wild critters are propagating all over the place nowadays and the fight for survival of the youngsters is hard enough without people meddling in it.
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A million dollars and full scholarships are all part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s incentive package to encourage more Kentuckians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky has announced up to $3 million in grants available through the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program.
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Warn weather means more people participating in outdoor activities. Skin conditions and wounds are prevalent during this time of year due to sun exposure, insect and spider bites, outdoor grill and firework activity, and other general mishaps.
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul promised help to Land Between the Lakes users in holding managers to the purposes for which LBL was created.
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While those of us who track such things may sense that hummingbirds have barely arrived for the season, they are already making their travel plans to skedaddle for the fall migration.
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Imagine stepping out your door and confronting a voracious reptilian predator, an ancient holdover from the age of dinosaurs, at close range.
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The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met last week on Wednesday for the first time since being made law under Senate Bill 10.
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Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) executive director Gretchen Wetzel recently acknowledged that expanding the Eddyville training center was necessary to foster growth, and to meet the needs of clients and the community.
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Construction updates, a resolution and the superintendent contract were the order of the day for the Lyon County Board of Education during Monday’s meeting.
Lyon County Deputy Sheriff Seth P’Pool responded to a complaint of a suspicious man harassing visitors at
Jesus looks at the vast crowd with pity “for they were like sheep without a shepherd” (Mark 6:34). Jesus would be the faithful shepherd of a new Israel. We see a significant result of Jesus shepherding his people when Paul, a former Pharisee, describes in his letter to the people of Ephesus,…
Justice Bill Cunningham’s first true autobiography chronicles his colorful early childhood in Old Eddyville prior to its demolition and Barkley Lake’s impoundment over half a century ago. This writer had the privilege of observing as Cunningham penned “I Was Born When I Was Very Young” durin…
As I began this week’s message to you, I thought of what Jude said, it is more needful for me to write unto you this subject (v 3) all to often we take our Lord for granted for all that He has done for us. One particular chapter is Isaiah 53. Because of sin, and man’s sin nature, he is rejec…
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The 641 Connect project is a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet item that aims to improve safety and mobility on U.S. 641; planning for the project began 15 years ago.
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On Monday, July 12, the Kuttawa City Council met for their regular meeting to vote on an ordinance, read a resolution, hear public comments and discuss other business.
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The Eddyville Riverport Industrial and Development Authority, (ERIDA), is preparing to begin its first site pad project, which will be located at the Eddyville Industrial Park. ERIDA is also the recipient of a riverport grant.
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Join the Woodlands Nature Station as they celebrate the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird during the month of August. More than 250 hummingbirds will pass through the Woodlands Nature Station backyard as they migrate south through Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for the winter.
Elijah could not claim any royal heritage. He seems to be an unknown from the mountains of Tishbe. He does not record any prominent spiritual heritage, but like the Spirit of John the Baptist, came bellowing like a bull of the wilderness.
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Sunrise Children’s Services and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services have agreed to a new annual contract after a 22-month negotiation process.
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Young people who enjoy being outdoors and learning about nature can join the Kentucky 4-H Junior Master Naturalist program. The deadline to register is Aug. 1.
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Fredonia American Legion Post 103 celebrated their 100th Anniversary on Saturday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at the Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Activities Building on Cassidy Avenue in Fredonia.
University of Kentucky entomologists and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are asking Kentuckians to monitor their boxwoods for a potentially serious insect pest, the box tree moth. Boxwoods purchased this spring are at the highest risk for the moth.
On Friday, Deputy Sheriff Seth P’Pool arrested William D. Zguro Jr., 52, of Greenville and charged him on a Muhlenberg District Court warrant alleging failure to pay fines and costs.
Almost one year has passed since the demolition of a local Lyon County landmark, the Glenn and Melton Furniture and Hardware Store in downtown Kuttawa. To mark this anniversary, Christian’s History Corner is running an article written by Philip Glenn’s granddaughters, Beth Melton Stinnett an…
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Atmos Energy is asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission for a 9.4% rate increase, which would raise revenue by $16.4 million a year.
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While those of us who track such things may sense that hummingbirds have barely arrived for the season, they are already making their travel plans to skedaddle for the fall migration.
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The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met last week on Wednesday for the first time since being made law under Senate Bill 10.
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Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) executive director Gretchen Wetzel recently acknowledged that expanding the Eddyville training center was necessary to foster growth, and to meet the needs of clients and the community.
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Construction updates, a resolution and the superintendent contract were the order of the day for the Lyon County Board of Education during Monday’s meeting.
Lyon County Deputy Sheriff Seth P’Pool responded to a complaint of a suspicious man harassing visitors at
As I began this week’s message to you, I thought of what Jude said, it is more needful for me to write unto you this subject (v 3) all to often we take our Lord for granted for all that He has done for us. One particular chapter is Isaiah 53. Because of sin, and man’s sin nature, he is rejec…
Jesus looks at the vast crowd with pity “for they were like sheep without a shepherd” (Mark 6:34). Jesus would be the faithful shepherd of a new Israel. We see a significant result of Jesus shepherding his people when Paul, a former Pharisee, describes in his letter to the people of Ephesus,…
Justice Bill Cunningham’s first true autobiography chronicles his colorful early childhood in Old Eddyville prior to its demolition and Barkley Lake’s impoundment over half a century ago. This writer had the privilege of observing as Cunningham penned “I Was Born When I Was Very Young” durin…
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The 641 Connect project is a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet item that aims to improve safety and mobility on U.S. 641; planning for the project began 15 years ago.
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On Monday, July 12, the Kuttawa City Council met for their regular meeting to vote on an ordinance, read a resolution, hear public comments and discuss other business.
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The Eddyville Riverport Industrial and Development Authority, (ERIDA), is preparing to begin its first site pad project, which will be located at the Eddyville Industrial Park. ERIDA is also the recipient of a riverport grant.
Almost one year has passed since the demolition of a local Lyon County landmark, the Glenn and Melton Furniture and Hardware Store in downtown Kuttawa. To mark this anniversary, Christian’s History Corner is running an article written by Philip Glenn’s granddaughters, Beth Melton Stinnett an…
On Friday, Deputy Sheriff Seth P’Pool arrested William D. Zguro Jr., 52, of Greenville and charged him on a Muhlenberg District Court warrant alleging failure to pay fines and costs.
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Young people who enjoy being outdoors and learning about nature can join the Kentucky 4-H Junior Master Naturalist program. The deadline to register is Aug. 1.
Elijah could not claim any royal heritage. He seems to be an unknown from the mountains of Tishbe. He does not record any prominent spiritual heritage, but like the Spirit of John the Baptist, came bellowing like a bull of the wilderness.
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Sunrise Children’s Services and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services have agreed to a new annual contract after a 22-month negotiation process.
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Join the Woodlands Nature Station as they celebrate the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird during the month of August. More than 250 hummingbirds will pass through the Woodlands Nature Station backyard as they migrate south through Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for the winter.
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Fredonia American Legion Post 103 celebrated their 100th Anniversary on Saturday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at the Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Activities Building on Cassidy Avenue in Fredonia.
University of Kentucky entomologists and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are asking Kentuckians to monitor their boxwoods for a potentially serious insect pest, the box tree moth. Boxwoods purchased this spring are at the highest risk for the moth.
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Atmos Energy is asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission for a 9.4% rate increase, which would raise revenue by $16.4 million a year.
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The Genesis program was established in 2012 in Hopkinsville at the Pennyroyal Center. In 2017, an expansion resulted in servicing 32 patients. The Genesis East and Genesis West facilities separate male and female patients.
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On July 8, the Lyon County Fiscal Court met to vote on two resolutions, give internet updates, and discuss other business.
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Danielle Demello was asked to establish Aquatic Protein, LLC, in May 2020. It is a fish market working with local fishermen helping regulate invasive fish species, and providing a living wage.
Accompanying this story is a rare photograph of the Kuttawa Mineral Springs Pavilion during a quiet moment, circa 1950.
David, the man after God’s own heart (I Samuel 13:14 and Acts 13:22) stands prominent not only for his exploits but also for hi many sins which he was ready to confess. It is merciful and reassuring to us that a man full of flaws could be used so greatly of the Lord. When one thinks of David…
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Founders’ Day and a weeklong schedule of events leading to it will return on Aug. 28 after a year’s hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On the Fourth of July at 3:20 p.m., Justin T. Cobb, 25, of Greenville turned himself in to Deputy Sheriff Joe Witherspoon. Cobb was wanted on a Lyon County Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, greater than two grams — methamph…
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Can you believe July is almost half gone? Soon it will be time for children to head back to school. Some will want to pack a lunch with them. Today we are featuring some ideas for healthy lunches for the kids.
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A 2006 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet initiative is moving forward with Item No. 1-187.31, formally known as the 641 Connect project — an alternate highway route spanning Eddyville and Fredonia.
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Hitesh Patel and his family run a motel business. The Regency Inn in Eddyville on U.S. Highway 62 has begun to rebound after a year of pandemic hardship.
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At 9:15 a.m. June 29, Deputy Sheriff Sam Adams and Sheriff Brent White were dispatched to a burglary complaint on Chestnut Oak Road, southwest of Kuttawa. The homeowner had found his detached garage had been forcibly entered and numerous items stolen, including two Craftsman cabinets, and ot…
For some to love their children there is a certain air of expectancy on their part. Love in this parable is spoken of in various ways. The Father’s love was approachable. The younger son seemed unafraid to go to the father and ask for his share of the family wealth. he said to him, “Father, …
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Taking the gospel to every home has some benefits for churches, in addition to sharing the gospel message with people who do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
OK Patton Senior Center menus for July are as follows:
Did you ever go blackberry picking when you were a kid? And then brought them home and your mother made a cobbler or put some in the freezer. Today, we are featuring blackberry recipes that will expand the use of the berry and maybe you might want to go blackberry picking again.
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The Friends of Land Between the Lakes invite you to Kids’ Adventure Day on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodlands Nature Station inside Land Between the Lakes, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz. Admission for this event is $7 for adults, $5 for ages 5-17; free for ages 4 and younger.
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Every July Fourth, as we gather together to celebrate this wonderful, fragile American experiment with patriotic music, BBQ and fireworks, I find myself pausing to contemplate my small, symbolic role in our national narrative. I am a first generation American. I am the son of an immigrant, a…
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Murray State University is offering two dates, July 8 and Aug. 5, for its Racer Nation Orientation program.
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CALVERT CITY — It began with a ball and dinner that attracted more than 240 at Kentucky Dam Village State Park Convention Center on Thursday evening. It closed with a rousing pyrotechnic display behind the Calvert City Civic Center on Sunday night — the Fourth of July.
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During the Lyon County Schools Board of Education meeting last week, the board reviewed the American Rescue Plan’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) spending plan, reappointed a treasurer, approved four change orders, and discussed other items.
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Lake Barkley is the site of several vacation and rental properties, and the new ownership of The Palisades on Lake Barkley brings renewed interest to the area and summer holidays, especially after a COVID-19 lockdown year.
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The Champions Giving Back series of charity events continues in July with a visit from U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), who represents District 1 of Kentucky.
Recently a person commented that they were using rubber mulch to avoid attracting termites to their house. Does this work? A review of extension articles shows that this is something of a myth. All kinds of insects are drawn to wood mulch as it does conserve moisture, insulates them from tem…
On June 25 at 3:30 p.m., Sheriff Brent White and Eddyville Police Chief Jaime Green responded to a driving under the influence complaint near the mall in Eddyville. Two people allegedly alarmed a local business by the way their vehicle was being driven.
Surrounding Father’s Day, one of the most often scriptures used by preachers is the parable in Luke 15. In this parable we see a multitude of paternal coveted characteristics. At the very beginning we see a selfless love that allows the son to be released from his father’s authority. It is v…
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GRAND RIVERS — Troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 1 in Hickory, family and friends turned out last Wednesday to pay homage to Eric Chrisman, a trooper who died in a collision with a semi while on duty on that date in 2015. He was 23.
Alex William Bugg, of Lexington, has received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and will undergo family medicine residency training with Bayfront Health St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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