Helen Jones, owner of Helen’s Place, dies
Todd County is mourning the death of Helen Jones, who owned and operated Helen’s Place in Kirkmansville for many years. An obituary says she died at her home Friday from […]
Spring Forest Fire Hazard Season is here
The Spring Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Season has begun and residents are reminded of restrictions on outdoor burning. From February 15 through April 30, it is illegal to set a […]
Legislators talk budget, vape tax, Daylight Saving Time
A few weeks into the 2020 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the budget, the clock and other topics have made headlines. Representative Myron Dossett of Pembroke serves on the […]
Fire damages home near Allensville
A fire that began in a chimney damaged a home near Allensville Friday night. The fire at 8255 Allensville Road spread to part of the roof and to a gable […]
Todd Fiscal Court hears update on bicentennial, Historic Courthouse upgrades
Todd Fiscal Court heard updates on bicentennial celebrations in 2020 and on planned work at the Historic Todd County Courthouse during its first meeting of February Friday morning. Architect Gary […]
Former Todd Co. superintendent takes job in Bullitt County
Former Todd County School System Superintendent Ed Oyler began a new job in another district Monday. Oyler is now the director of buildings and grounds for the Bullitt County, Kentucky […]
Flash Flood Watch until 6 a.m. Thursday
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a flash flood watch for western Kentucky and surrounding areas until 6 a.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service expects Christian, Todd and […]
Future for Marsy’s law bill still uncertain in 2020
State Senator Whitney Westerfield of Christian County is again sponsoring Marsy’s Law for this year’s session of the General Assembly, but the future of the proposed constitutional amendment to create […]
House could pass budget by end of month
The Kentucky House hopes to have a budget to the Senate by the end of the month so a finished product can be on the governor’s desk before the veto […]
Local legislators vote against bill banning schools from paddling
Four local legislators voted against a bill Friday morning that would ban paddling of children in Kentucky schools, while another lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to change how some juveniles […]