Kingsway Drive in McCracken County Blocked Today and Tomorrow

Kingsway Drive in McCracken County Blocked Today and Tomorrow

Work scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days PADUCAH, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2024) – Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers, a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), plans to have Kingsway Drive in western McCracken County blocked today, Sept. 4...
US Ag Secretary discusses efforts for rural energy production

US Ag Secretary discusses efforts for rural energy production

US (News First) – The United States Deputy Agriculture Secretary discusses some of the rural development programs designed to support energy and electricity production and availability in rural areas. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris Administration has partnered with...
Labor Day Parade Set to Step Off Monday in Western Kentucky

Labor Day Parade Set to Step Off Monday in Western Kentucky

PADUCAH, Ky – The annual Labor Day Parade, organized by the Western Kentucky Labor Day Committee, will kick off at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2. This year’s theme is “The Struggles of Our Past Create Our Future.” The parade will start at the intersection of 2nd...
Cattle Flu vaccine being developed

Cattle Flu vaccine being developed

WASHINGTON (News First) – The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Wednesday announced the next step is taking place regarding the potential development of an H5N1 virus vaccine for cattle. Rod Bain was with  Secretary Tom Vilsack this week in Iowa.