Regional & State Archives

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

by Ross Williams
December 29, 2024

President Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter were beloved residents of Plains, the small town in southwest Georgia where the couple grew up. Rosalynn Carter died Nov. 19, 2023 at 96.

Some vape products are coming off Kentucky shelves. Here’s what to know.

by Sylvia Goodman
December 29, 2024

Certain vape products will be restricted from Kentucky stores, beginning Jan. 1 under a state law passed earlier this year.

Donate used evergreen trees to send ‘holiday wishes to Kentucky fishes.’ Find out how, where.

by Kentucky Lantern
December 29, 2024

Christmas trees can be donated through Jan. 15 to help improve underwater habitat for fish.

‘Frankfort has not changed me,’ says Kentucky Senate’s new Republican floor leader

by McKenna Horsley
December 23, 2024

Campbellsville Republican Max Wise talks about upcoming session, past political experiences

Student newspaper sues UK for access to dorm sign-in records after alleged sexual assault

by McKenna Horsley
December 22, 2024

The requested records relate to a September report in which a UK student said she was sexually assaulted off campus and then later in her dorm room at Chellgren Hall by a Lexington man, Chase McGuire, 22.

Some lawmakers, veterinarians skeptical about Murray State’s vet school proposal

by Hannah Saad
December 22, 2024

During a state legislative hearing, a consultant said there are concerns in the industry that the proposed college of veterinary medicine is not the best solution to address the rural veterinarian shortage in Kentucky.

Writer names God in twelve ways and invites readers to add their own

by Constance Alexander
December 20, 2024

The University Press of Kentucky published Karen Salyer McElmurray’s book of essays.

Art Lander: Kentucky destinations for your New Year’s travel list

by Art Lander Jr.
December 20, 2024

There are plenty of ideal travel destinations in our own backyard.

Beshear says he’s focused on leading ‘state I love’ even as his national profile rises

by McKenna Horsley
December 20, 2024

Over the past year, Beshear, 47, has taken steps to raise his national profile.

In final drawing, Kentucky awards more medical marijuana licenses

by Sarah Ladd
December 16, 2024

A Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis official said there were 4,075 applications for dispensary licenses. In all, 48 licenses have been awarded.

Federal judge blocks $20B merger between Kroger and Albertsons

by The Rural Blog
December 13, 2024

Kroger, which has the largest free-standing grocery in Hopkinsville, would have added 2,000 stores to its holdings nationwide if the merger had been approved.