Regional & State Archives

Judges urges Gov. Bevin and Lt. Gov. Hampton to iron out differences

by Ryland Barton
August 19, 2019

Following a hearing in Franklin Circuit Court, Hampton echoed a tweet she posted in late May publicizing the firing of her deputy, saying that she was still battling “dark forces.”

Ky.’s connection to Plessy v. Ferguson will be topic of author’s talk at state historical society

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 19, 2019

Steve Luxenberg's talk will focus on Kentuckian John Marshall Harlan, the lone dissenter in the U.S. Supreme Court case that justified racial segregation.

Bevin administration: ‘Sickout’ teachers broke law, but won’t be fined

by Ryland Barton
August 16, 2019

Kentucky’s Labor Cabinet obtained attendance records that could show which school employees called in sick, arguing that teachers broke state law that prohibits public employees from striking.

Lt. Gov. Hampton files lawsuit against Bevin over staff firings

by Ryland Barton
August 16, 2019

Hampton argues that Bevin doesn’t have the authority to fire employees in her office and asks the court to restore her former staffers.

Murray’s Briggs and Stratton closing; plant has 600 full-time workers

by WKMS
August 15, 2019

The Milwaukee-based company, which has had a plant in Murray for more than 30 years, announced on Thursday plans to consolidate production of its small vertical-shaft engines to its Poplar Bluff, Missouri facility.

Map Dot Kentucky explorer is on the road again

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 15, 2019

Cory Ramsey, who's already traveled to every Kentucky county at least twice, has launched another statewide tour to find and highlight the state's rural places.

Russellville dedicates bronze statue to Alice Dunnigan, a native daughter of Logan County and pioneering black journalist

by Al Cross
August 4, 2019

Alice Allison Dunnigan became the first black woman accredited as a journalist to cover the White House and Congress.

Hot weather, barbecue and politics at Fancy Farm

by Ryland Barton
August 3, 2019

Candidates for Kentucky governor — Democratic challenger Andy Beshear and Republican incumbent Matt Bevin — had the spotlight among several speakers running for office.

Kentucky politicians to be tested by gauntlet of Fancy Farm

by Ryland Barton
August 3, 2019

This year’s featured guests include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Gov. Matt Bevin, Attorney General Andy Beshear and candidates for statewide offices like secretary of state, state auditor and agriculture commissioner.

Teacher shortage affecting public schools in Pennyrile

by WKMS
August 1, 2019

There are also critical shortages across the state in special education, career and technical education and world languages, a state spokeswoman said.

Statue of journalist who broke color barriers set for Russellville dedication

by Rhonda Miller
July 30, 2019

The statue commemorates Logan County native Alice Allison Dunnigan, who was the first African-American woman to get press credentials to cover the White House.

Jesse Stuart’s ‘Rebirth’ memoir is still relevant for Kentucky readers

by Constance Alexander
July 30, 2019

Stuart's memoir begins in Murray, in 1954, goes on to his recovery in the local hospital, and then chronicles readjustment to a sedentary life at home where he heals from a serious heart attack.