Derek Operle

Repkon USA — an aerospace and defense manufacturer — has a $435 million military contract to build and operate the first domestic source of the explosive chemical in Kentucky.

The Murray State University Board of Regents approved a contract Tuesday to help find candidates for the college’s next president.

Clarksville police said no shots were fired inside the mall and no injuries have been reported.

A local nonprofit hopes to eventually establish a permanent Black history museum in Western Kentucky to house other historical artifacts, as well as the LaFrance paintings.

Pending invitations listed include Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, as well as U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul.

Bronze renderings of John Prine, who immortalized Muhlenberg County in his song “Paradise,” and Don and Phil Everly, stars in early rock and roll, now stand in the city’s new Festival Square.

The school's board of regents made the decision after a study revealed the majority of employees were being paid below the market rate.

The funding will go toward 11 construction projects, including plans for 76 units in Christian County.

The deaths include a 67-year-old woman in Mercer County, 62-year-old woman in Hardin County, 48-year-old woman in Hopkins County and a 34-year-old man in Jefferson County.

The Paducah Historic Preservation Group raised more than $100,000 to purchase and preserve 14 works by LaFrance.

James R. Cash Auctions & Real Estate is facilitating the sale of 26 works by Western Kentucky painter Helen LaFrance.

Because of the growth in digital programs, libraries are now better able to target population segments and programs that can help them to build connections and community.