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Kentucky artists feel the impact of recession
The recession has cost many Americans their jobs - including ...
The recession has cost many Americans their jobs - including artists. Even those who are self-employed have taken a hit. WFPL's Elizabeth Kramer talks to several Kentucky artists feeling the recession and looks at how researchers are trying to
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More with Bela Fleck about his upcoming Africa Project at Murray State
Bela Fleck's Africa Tour comes to Murray State University's Lovett ...
Bela Fleck's Africa Tour comes to Murray State University's Lovett Auditorium for a concert performance next Friday. Kate Lochte has more with the versatile banjo virtuoso.
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Kentucky Arts Hangs On, Despite Cuts
In just a few days, arts supporters will be in ...
In just a few days, arts supporters will be in Kentucky's capitol rallying for the annual Arts Advocacy Day.
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Two Kentucky 'First Ladies' meet for graduate summit at Murray State
In 2008 more than 6000 Kentucky students dropped out of ...
In 2008 more than 6000 Kentucky students dropped out of high school. Now, Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Education are working with groups across the state to further a "Graduate Kentucky" initiative. In Murray, MSU's
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Local Dentist receives patent for miniature cooling invention
With all the time he spends at his dental practice ...
With all the time he spends at his dental practice in Benton, it is surprising that Dr. Brian Doss had time to patent a new invention. Doss recently received the final notice that the patent on his "Polar-Wave spinner" belongs
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New Chicago Jet Service Brings Economic Promise
The next time you plan to book a flight, you ...
The next time you plan to book a flight, you may want to consider your options. A new jet service to Chicago from Paducah's Barkley Regional Airport starts Thursday. SkyWest-operated United Express will throttle passengers from the Four Rivers
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Amanda's Bill unanimously passes Kentucky House
Highly publicized domestic violence legislation has gotten its first hearing ...
Highly publicized domestic violence legislation has gotten its first hearing in a senate committee. Amanda's Bill, which unanimously passed the house, requires electronic monitoring in some cases of domestic violence. It carries the name of
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Grandfather reflects on segregated Kentucky
To commemorate Black History Month, our correspondent Jacque Day brings ...
To commemorate Black History Month, our correspondent Jacque Day brings us one man's personal reflection on growing up in segregated Kentucky.
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Maiden Alley Cinema presents "Precious"
The Academy Award-winning film Precious plays this week at Paducah's ...
The Academy Award-winning film Precious plays this week at Paducah's Maiden Alley Cinema. Precious was made on a shoestring budget, but if features an array of performances, some surprising but all powerful. Todd Hatton talks with Larry Thomas
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Kentucky Democrat pushes restored voting rights for ex-offenders
If you're looking for someone deserving of a persistence award, ...
If you're looking for someone deserving of a persistence award, consider Lexington Rep. Jesse Crenshaw. For the fourth time, Crenshaw is trying to get a voting rights bill through the Kentucky General Assembly. But as Kentucky Public Radio's
