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Proposed bill would force Kentucky police departments to work with ICE task force program A Republican state representative plans to file legislation that would require all Kentucky police agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a program that gives local officers s...

A GOP state legislator has proposed a bill to force Kentucky police departments to work with an ICE task force program. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social

Proposed bill would force Kentucky police departments to work with ICE task force program A Republican state representative plans to file legislation that would require all Kentucky police agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a program that gives local officers…

A Republican state representative plans to file legislation that would require all Kentucky police agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a program that gives local officers some power to enforce federal immigration law.
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Per the Weakley County Examiner, Martin Mayor Randy Brundige and the city’s head of economic development Brad Thompson just…went back to work like normal on Wednesday after they were arrested on Tuesday??

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Paducah fire union president sues city alleging free speech violations, retaliation The leader of a far western Kentucky firefighters union chapter is suing city officials in Paducah, claiming they violated his rights under the First and 14th Amendments – as well as federal and…

From @hannahsaad.bsky.social: The leader of a far western Kentucky firefighters union chapter is suing city officials in Paducah, claiming they violated his rights under the 1st and 14th Amendments – as well as federal and state labor laws – by terminating his job with the Paducah Fire Department.

Taste that makes a difference: New program employs Paducah domestic violence survivors to make chef-crafted spice blend A new line of spice blends cooked up by a celebrity chef is benefiting a western Kentucky domestic crisis center, employing survivors of domestic violence while also raising funds for the nonprofit.

New program employs Paducah domestic violence survivors to make chef-crafted spice blend. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social

Taste that makes a difference: New program employs Paducah domestic violence survivors to make chef-crafted spice blend A new line of spice blends cooked up by a celebrity chef is benefiting a western Kentucky domestic crisis center, employing survivors of domestic violence while also raising funds for the nonprofit.

A new line of spice blends cooked up by a celebrity chef is benefiting a western Kentucky domestic crisis center, employing survivors of domestic violence while also raising funds for the nonprofit.

Fort Campbell school must return books with racial, gender themes to shelves, judge rules An elementary school that serves children of military families at Fort Campbell must put books that the Department of Defense ordered to be removed from its library shelves back, per a Virginia…

From @hannahsaad.bsky.social: An elementary school that serves children of military families at Fort Campbell must put books that the Department of Defense ordered to be removed from its library shelves back, per a Virginia federal judge’s ruling issued Monday.

Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation. The Paducah City Commission unanimously voted during a marathon-length special called meeting Friday to fire a captain in the Paducah Fire Department who also leads the local firefighters union. Durin...

Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social

Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation. The Paducah City Commission unanimously voted during a marathon-length special called meeting Friday to fire a captain in the Paducah Fire Department who also leads the local firefighters union.…

The Paducah City Commission unanimously voted during a marathon-length special called meeting Friday to fire a captain in the Paducah Fire Department who also leads the local firefighters union. His attorneys suggested the hearing on whether to terminate his employment was motivated by retaliation.

SNAP costs shift are expected to run Kentucky at least an extra $100 million a year As lawmakers prepare Kentucky’s biennial budget for the 2026 legislative session, the state budget director says the Commonwealth will need to set aside over $115 million more than in previous years t...

Kentucky's state budget director says they'll need to set aside > $115 million more than previous years on food assistance benefits and (because of the BBB passed by Congress this summer) potentially hundreds of millions of dollars more. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social #kyga25

SNAP costs shift are expected to run Kentucky at least an extra $100 million a year As lawmakers prepare Kentucky’s biennial budget for the 2026 legislative session, the state budget director says the Commonwealth will need to set aside over $115 million more than in previous years…

For Kentucky’s next biennial budget, the state budget director says it will need to set aside over $115 million more than in previous years to keep giving residents in need food stamps and – because of the federal reconciliation bill – potentially hundreds of millions of dollars on top of that.

First U.S. commercial uranium enrichment plant signs lease in Paducah A lease to build the first U.S.-owned, privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the country was signed in western Kentucky on Tuesday against a backdrop of containers holding depleted tails…

From @doperle.bsky.social: A lease to build the first U.S.-owned, privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the country was signed in western Kentucky on Tuesday against a backdrop of containers holding depleted tails of uranium hexafluoride.

Kentucky AG: Traceable communications law for educators doesn’t violate 1st Amendment Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office says a new law requiring educators and school volunteers to use traceable forms of communication with students does not appear to violate their…

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office says a new law requiring educators and school volunteers to use traceable forms of communication with students does not appear to violate their First Amendment rights.

Republicans spar over chance at McConnell’s seat at 145th annual Fancy Farm picnic With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch…

With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. via @sylviaruthg.lpm.org @hannahsaad.bsky.social

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Educators want new Kentucky law mandating traceable communications to be reined in Some Kentucky educators are worried that the impacts of a new law mandating districts to use traceable communications systems stretch far beyond its intentions.

Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill this year to help prevent teachers from having inappropriate digital conversations with students. But now, some educators are concerned that the new law’s impacts stretch far beyond its intentions. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social. #kyga25

Educators want new Kentucky law mandating traceable communications to be reined in Some Kentucky educators are worried that the impacts of a new law mandating districts to use traceable communications systems stretch far beyond its intentions.

From @hannahsaad.bsky.social: Some Kentucky educators are worried that the impacts of a new law mandating school districts to use traceable communications systems to reach students stretch far beyond its original intentions.

TVA project adds solar power to Kentucky fossil fuel site The country’s largest public power provider is building a large-scale solar field on a closed coal ash site at its Shawnee Fossil Plant site in McCracken County. Tennessee Valley Authority officials…

From @hannahsaad.bsky.social: The country’s largest public power provider is building a large-scale solar field on a closed coal ash site at its Shawnee Fossil Plant site in McCracken County. Tennessee Valley Authority officials say it’s the world’s first.

Win over Duke punches Murray State’s ticket to school’s first ever Men’s College World Series With a 5-4 win Monday over the Duke Blue Devils in Durham, North Carolina, Murray State University's baseball team is advancing to the Men’s College World Series for the first time in program history.

Murray State’s heading to its first ever Men’s College World Series after a bit of a nail-biter against Duke last night:

Racers!

Murray State regents say university is complying with Kentucky anti-DEI bill Murray State University’s board of regents signaled compliance Friday with a Kentucky law passed earlier this year that requires public colleges to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiative...

Murray State University’s board of regents signaled compliance Friday with a Kentucky law passed earlier this year that requires public colleges to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social #kyga25

Murray State baseball advancing to first NCAA super regional in Racer program history Murray State baseball notched another historic milestone this season with a 12-11 win Monday over Ole Miss: advancing to its first NCAA super regional in program history.

Murray State baseball notched another historic milestone this season with a 12-11 win Monday over Ole Miss: advancing to its first NCAA super regional in program history. Today, over 200 members of Racer Nation welcomed the team back to Murray before they play Duke this weekend.

Do Calvert City's chemical plants impact surrounding communities' health? A new study aims to see. Researchers from the University of Louisville and Murray State University are looking into the potential impact emissions from chemical plants in Calvert City could have on the health of people and wi...

Do Calvert City's chemical plants impact surrounding communities' health? A new study aims to see. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social

Do Calvert City's chemical plants impact surrounding communities' health? A new study aims to see. Researchers from the University of Louisville and Murray State University are looking into the potential impact emissions from chemical plants in Calvert City could have on the health of people and…

Researchers from the University of Louisville and Murray State University are looking into the potential impact emissions from chemical plants in Calvert City could have on the health of people and wildlife in area communities.

TVA considering keeping coal plants beyond 2035, CEO says The Tennessee Valley Authority had previously stated its intentions to retire its four coal plants in Kentucky and Tennessee by 2035. But now, the utility’s CEO said some of the plants could be operating...

The Tennessee Valley Authority had previously stated its intentions to retire its four coal plants in Kentucky and Tennessee by 2035. But now, the utility’s CEO said some of the plants – including one in West Paducah – could be operating “for the foreseeable future.” by @hannahsaad.bsky.social

Western Ky. communities break rainfall records after dangerous, four-day onslaught of storms Flooding threat persists with many waterways expected to crest in coming days

Days of near-constant rain and threats of severe weather across western Kentucky have caused widespread flooding – with the threat of more on the horizon as waterways crest.

Forecasters, officials anticipate more floods across western Kentucky this weekend Several Kentucky communities were hit with flash flooding on Friday and are prepping for yet another round of storms – with the potential for more widespread flooding – to hit this weekend.

Several Kentucky communities were hit with flash flooding on Friday and are prepping for yet another round of storms – with the potential for more widespread flooding – to hit this weekend. via @hannahsaad.bsky.social

The sanctuary at Christ Community Church in McCracken County was heavily damaged during a tornado outbreak Wednesday night. Beyond that, some parts of far western Kentucky saw some tree damage and downed power lines.

Tennessee state troopers carried 80-year-old Lynne McFarland, a Nashville psychologist, from a legislative committee room Tuesday after she refused to leave while lawmakers discussed a bill that would allow public schools to deny education to some immigrant children. Photos by John Partipilo.