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Murray State Racer football player drafted by Jaguars
Since the 2010 NFL Draft Murray State Defensive End Austen ...
Since the 2010 NFL Draft Murray State Defensive End Austen Lane has become a bit of a celebrity in his home town of Iola Wisconsin. The town of 1200 held a pep rally for him, he even reports to have an flavor of ice cream named after him and his new
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New Media Connects Kentucky Farmers
Old style farmers markets and "buying local" initiatives are growing ...
Old style farmers markets and "buying local" initiatives are growing their appeal with new media. The center for Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Louisville has launched a website that uses the internet to
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Top Ten Kentucky Politicians Martha Layne Collins
In the 218 years since Kentucky was granted statehood, 61 ...
In the 218 years since Kentucky was granted statehood, 61 individuals have served as governor of the Commonwealth. All were men, except one - Martha Layne Collins. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh profiles Collins, in our series on
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Insurance Agency Turns 120
Economic analysts often cite the importance small businesses have to ...
Economic analysts often cite the importance small businesses have to the national economy. In Fulton, Kentucky this month, Fall and Fall Insurance Agency celebrates its 120th anniversary.Fall and Fall is the longest continually-operated business in
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Maiden Alley Cinema presents "Babies"
The plot of the documentary Babies is simple. It tracks ...
The plot of the documentary Babies is simple. It tracks the lives of four newborns from around the world, Namibia, Mongolia, Japan, and San Francisco, until they take their first steps. What the film is saying, however, is a little more layered. Yes,
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Audio postcard from Fulton's Paint the Town event
40 volunteers from the twin cities of Fulton, Kentucky and ...
40 volunteers from the twin cities of Fulton, Kentucky and South Fulton, Tennessee mobilized Saturday, June 5th to kick off "Let's Paint the Town," a grass-roots effort to bring communities back to life. 21 buildings have been
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Seven positions to be filled on Kentucky Board of Education
The Kentucky Board of Education may be headed for major ...
The Kentucky Board of Education may be headed for major realignment, as Governor Steve Beshear prepares to fill seven positions on the panel. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh surveys the unusually high number of openings.
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Flood insurance hindsight
The early May flooding in Tennessee and Kentucky devastated hundreds ...
The early May flooding in Tennessee and Kentucky devastated hundreds of homes and businesses across the region. A rush of insurance claims followed the heavy rains. Flood insurance doesn't come standard with many home owners' insurance plans
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New Madrid Quakes: USGS Scientist Dispels Errant Report
A little information, out of context, can be dangerous. That's ...
A little information, out of context, can be dangerous. That's what we found out this week. A story suggesting that the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-12 originated in Southern Illinois gained some traction in news outlets across the
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Top Ten Kentucky Politicians John Sherman Cooper
We continue our series on Kentucky's 10 most influential politicians ...
We continue our series on Kentucky's 10 most influential politicians in the last century. Today hear the story of Senator John Sherman Cooper
