Regional & State Archives

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.

First of 5 televised gubernatorial debates slated for October

by Liam Niemeyer
July 29, 2019

Incumbent Republican Matt Bevin and Democratic challenger Andy Beshear are scheduled for five debates this fall.

Bevin signs pension bill; opponent calls it an ‘assault on contract rights’

by Ryland Barton
July 24, 2019

The bill narrowly passed out of the state House of Representatives on Saturday, but easily passed the Senate on Wednesday with a vote of 27-11.

Gov. Bevin’s pension bill passes out of House in special session

by Ryland Barton
July 23, 2019

All Democrats voted against the proposal and were joined by nine Republicans. The bill could pass out of the Senate by Wednesday, Republican leaders said.

Legislative panel advances Bevin’s pension bill during special session

by Ryland Barton
July 21, 2019

House Bill 1 would allow regional universities and "quasi" state agencies to avoid a massive spike in pension costs and incentivize them to freeze pension benefits for their employees and move them into 401k-type retirement plans.