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…
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PADUCAH — Matt Jones retires today from the Paxton Media Group after 25 years of service, serving as The Paducah Sun’s operational manager from December 2014 to January 2019 and as its general manager since January 2019. In his capacity at The Sun, Jones worked with several of PMG’s weekly n…
Last Wednesday, March 8, Lyon County Schools played host to some special visitors. Three representatives from the Kentucky Department of Education came to meet students and staff and take a campus tour.
The Lyon County Fiscal Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 9, which included revisiting the Pennyrile Hazard Mitigation Plan and discussion of a situation on Poplar Creek Road.
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Gov. Andy Beshear announced last week that the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission has selected 345 Kentucky farm projects to receive a total of $4,203,631 in tobacco settlement funds.
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.
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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…
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The Eddyville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 6, which featured different department updates, a Road Review resolution and passing of an ordinance.
This year, Kuttawa Tourism is holding its first ever photo contest. The contest opened March 1 and will run through March 31.
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.
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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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.
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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…
The Kentucky Living Magazine 2023 photo contest has started. It’s looking for photos that capture the essence of Kentucky Living.
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.
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.
• 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…
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The Eddyville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 6, which featured different department updates, a Road Review resolution and passing of an ordinance.
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:
— HERALED LEDGER STAFF
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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.
The Kentucky Living Magazine 2023 photo contest has started. It’s looking for photos that capture the essence of Kentucky Living.
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).
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.
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.
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.
• 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…
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.
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.
The Lyon County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 and agenda items included an update on career and technical education and approval of several items, such as the date for graduation.
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 recent warmer weather has people ready to get outdoors, and Land Between the Lakes is ready to help. On March 1, many of the attractions and outdoor spaces begin to open up again for the season.
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.
In 2022, Lyon County raised $355 through the Ag Tag Voluntary Donation program. That’s money that goes directly to Lyon County 4-H, Kentucky Future Farmers of America and Kentucky Proud to support our agriculture community (and its future) here locally and across the Commonwealth.
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.
Payroll Vault owners, Phil and Deb Domke, announced last week that Brandon Vagts, owner of The Insurance Medic in Eddyville, was drawn as the winner of the $1,000 American Express gift card in the company’s Re-Tooling for the Future Referral Contest.
• 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…
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— HERALED LEDGER STAFF
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.
The Lyon County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 and agenda items included an update on career and technical education and approval of several items, such as the date for graduation.
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.
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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.
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.
River’s Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa was awarded an overall 5 out of 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• On Feb. 14, around 12:25 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential burglary complaint in the Mt. Zion area of KY 810 South. The sheriff’s office said investigation revealed sometime between 8:37 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on this date, an unknown person(s) entered a home o…
The recent warmer weather has people ready to get outdoors, and Land Between the Lakes is ready to help. On March 1, many of the attractions and outdoor spaces begin to open up again for the season.
In 2022, Lyon County raised $355 through the Ag Tag Voluntary Donation program. That’s money that goes directly to Lyon County 4-H, Kentucky Future Farmers of America and Kentucky Proud to support our agriculture community (and its future) here locally and across the Commonwealth.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the moving work zone along I-24 in Lyon County for bridge cleaning and maintenance started on Monday, Feb 20.
Payroll Vault owners, Phil and Deb Domke, announced last week that Brandon Vagts, owner of The Insurance Medic in Eddyville, was drawn as the winner of the $1,000 American Express gift card in the company’s Re-Tooling for the Future Referral Contest.
Lyon County Schools are offering two fundraising opportunities to support its students. The community can help raise funds for the elementary school and high school prom.
It seems that as the weather warms up, the lakefront community comes to life. The city of Kuttawa has released its 2023 calendar of events.
Lawmakers returned to Frankfort on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to reconvene following a constitutionally required break in the 2023 30-day legislative session.
• On Feb. 6, at 2:40 p.m., Deputy Jason Young charged a 14-year-old girl with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession. The sheriff’s office said school officials notified the School Resource Officer concerning a report of students vaping on a school bus. The sheriff’s offic…
The first-ever Community Arts Night is set for 6 p.m. on Feb. 25 in the Lyon County High School gym. Organized entirely by a group of high school students, the event seeks to increase art appreciation within the local community.
On Wednesday evening, Feb. 8, Republican gubernatorial candidate Alan Keck held a town hall in Princeton where community members gathered at the Carriage House at Adsmore to hear him speak. Keck shared that he’s holding these town halls as a way to connect with voters throughout Kentucky. He…
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft made a visit Tuesday, Feb. 7 to the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton to tour parts of the facility and learn about tornado recovery efforts.
The Lyon County Fiscal Court held its regularly scheduled meeting in Thursday, Feb. 9 and agenda items included discussion of purchase of a sign for Lee S. Jones Park and approval of e-poll books.
The Kentucky League of Cities presented the City of Kuttawa with a 2022 Liability Grant. According to a news release, KLC members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in liabili…
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There’s a new police chief in town. With the retirement of Brook Dixon, Lyon County native Jordan Parrish is now serving as Eddyville chief of police.
For most Kentuckians, the reliability of our energy supply is not something we think about too often. We flip a switch or press a button and the lights come on the temperature changes in our homes and offices. That confidence is waning, however, as concerns grow regarding the reliability of …
GriefShare, a grief support group, is offering another round of seminars beginning in March. These sessions seek to provide help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.
Thanks to a program sponsored by the Missouri 4-H, local sports fans have a chance to spend a day with the St. Louis Cardinals. This includes a parade, special merchandise and a possible chance at throwing out the first pitch. This is the 20th annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, an annual eve…
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The Eddyville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, which featured a mayor’s report and advertising for a new police officer position.
• On Feb. 1, around 3:50 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Western Kentucky Violent Crimes Task Force located and arrested Christopher L. Trice, 45, in Kuttawa, according to the sheriff’s office.
There are many time-honored traditions in the Senate, and one of the favorites is the Senate Page Program.
The Lyon County Extension District Board will meet 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 10 at the Lyon County Extension Office. For information, contact angie.york@uky.edu.
The Joint BBQ, Wings & More restaurant in Eddyville plans to celebrate its grand re-opening with the Lake Barkley Chamber of Commerce and a ribbon cutting ceremony. It’s set for 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 30 Outlet Ave.
4-H is currently holding a "Winter Wonderland" photography contest. The focus of each photo should be winter.
There was a special called Lyon County Fiscal Court meeting on Monday, Jan. 30, which included approval for the release of funds on a new salt box purchase and review of a FEMA appeal.
• On Jan. 25, around 7:20 p.m., Deputy David Carroll arrested Justin R. Wallace, 42, of Eddyville, on a Union District Court bench warrant charging him with failure to appear in court, according to the sheriff’s office. Wallace posted a cash bond and was later released from custody.
It is once again time for the annual Lyon County Youth Soccer father-daughter dance. This year, there will also be a mother-son dance.
The Lyon County Elementary Beta Club is also helping with rebuilding efforts in Dawson Springs. During the Dec. 10, 2021 tornado, Dawson Springs lost a park that housed its ball fields, pool and playground. The community is now beginning to rebuild.
The USDA Forest Service has announced a public bison auction to manage herd size at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on Feb. 11 at the South Bison Range corral. Bidder registration and viewing will begin at 8 a.m. before the auction starts at 9 a.m. Bison can be purchased with…
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Friends and family gathered on Monday, Jan. 30 at Eddyville City Hall to celebrate the retirement of Police Chief Brook Dixon. He’s retiring after 13 years of service in law enforcement.
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