Month: October 2019

The Christian County Chamber of Commerce Military and Governmental Affairs Committees got a visit from United States Senator Rand Paul Tuesday, who discussed funding and other topics. Members of the committees presented Senator Paul with their concerns about Fort Campbell possibly losing future funding, and especially focused on the funding that has already been reallocated.  Around $63 million that was originally designated for construction of a new middle school on […]

Hundreds of community members paid their respects with a large procession and graveside service at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West Tuesday for United States Air Force veteran Curtis Cooper of Cadiz. The 68-year old Cooper passed away September 19 with no surviving family members—but that didn’t stop large crowds from showing their love and respect for the man who served in the Armed Forces many years ago, before he was honorably […]

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Trigg County Country Ham Festival Breakfast. Doors will open to the Lexie Bush Convention Center at 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 10 and the program will start at 7 a.m., according to information from the Trigg County Chamber of Commerce. Tickets to the breakfast are $15 each and must be purchased in advance at the Commerce Center […]

Governor Matt Bevin announced discretionary funds for road improvements in Logan County during his visit to western Kentucky Monday. He announced about $194,000 for the City of Russellville for resurfacing of Shelton Lane and East Third Street and about $79,000 to the City of Auburn to repair Sugar Maple Drive, McCormick Street and D Hall Street.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has launched a new online system for issuing travel permits for overweight/over-dimensional vehicle drivers. A news release says using verified, real-time data, the program provides intelligent routing based on road closures, vehicle weight, and vehicle dimensions. It also features automated issuance for common permit types distributed by the cabinet. Matt Henderson of the cabinet says, “Now, almost every permit can be issued instantly from your computer […]