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December 31, 2010 | Vol 1, Issue 68 |
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| Texting Law Goes Into Effect January 1st |  Effective January 1st, you can be fined for texting while driving. Kentucky Transportation Director, Keith Todd, was on Hoptown This Morning with Drew Wilson & Ann Petrie this week, and he shared some "Safety Driving Tips" for all of us. To learn more about how you can improve your driving record, click here. |
| Christian County Jail Bookkeeper To Be Arraigned | |
 48-year-old Honey Darlene Summers was indicted December 17th and will be arraigned January 19th on 4 counts of theft by unlawful taking over $300 in connection to her years as a bookkeeper at the Christian County Jail. The indictment, which was sealed, became public record after she was served recently by Hopkins County Sheriff's Deputies. No other jail personnel is facing charges because of the missing $39,385. (Full Story)
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| Local Historians Compiling Cadiz Railroad History | |
 Pennyrile Historian William Turner is partnering with Trigg County History enthusiast Thomas Harper to compile a written history of the Cadiz Railroad. Turner and Harper appeared on the WKDZ Country Club Wednesday to make the announcement, along with the last owner of the Cadiz Railroad Stan White. (Full Story) To listen to the interview with Bill Booth and Cindy Allen Lax, click here.
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| 3rd Brigade and Rakkasan Commander Discusses Mission | |
 The commander of the Rakkasans and 3rd Brigade Combat Team from the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell says the troops under his command are seeing progress in Paktika and Khost Provinces. The News Edge was part of a Pentagon briefing Tuesday when Colonel Viet Luong discussed progress during the deployment that is coming to an end early in 2011. (Full Story)
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| Trigg County Sheriff Retiring Today After 25 Years | |
 Trigg County Sheriff Randy Clark says serving the people of Cadiz and Trigg County during the past 25 years has been the highlight of his career as the County's top law enforcement officer. Clark talked about his career that will end tonight when he retires during an exclusive interview this morning on the WKDZ Country Club With Alan and Allen. Click here to listen to interview.
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| Senator Pendleton Seeking Leadership Position | |
 3rd District State Senator Joey Pendleton says he feels he has the votes to reclaim the Senate Minority Whip position in the State Senate during next week's organizational session. Pendleton says if elected he will play a vital role in deciding what bills the State Senate will vote on. Senator Pendleton visited with Alan Watts on the Country Club Monday morning to discuss the upcoming session. Legislative Update will air on Boomer Radio 96.5 FM & 100.9 FM each Sunday at 12:06 and 5:06 p.m. once the session begins. (Full Story)
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| Trigg Board of Education Member Receives Prestigious Award | |
 Trigg County Board of Education member Sheila Martin was honored with the 2010 Alice Eaves Barns award when she received her Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Louisville earlier this month. Martin told the News Edge she was nominated for the award by one of her professors. (Full Story)
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| Hopkinsville City Council Sworn In |
Hopkinsville City Council is ready for its first meeting January 4th thanks to District Judge Jim Adams, who administered the oath of office to the 11 returning members and one new member. Hopkinsville Mayor Dan Kemp was also sworn in for his second term in office. (Full Story) |
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Trigg Unemployment Below 10 Percent, With Christian Slightly Above |  Trigg County's unemployment rate remained below 10 percent during the month of November, with Christian County's slightly above the 10 percent mark. Statewide unemployment dropped in 68 counties. (Full Story) |
| Former Ft. Campbell Security Guard Sues Private Contractor |  Former Ft. Campbell security guard, and Coastal International Security employee, Kenneth Callander of Clarksville is suing his former employer for failing to pay a promised $1,500 retention bonus. He is hoping to get class action status in U.S. District Court in Paducah, which would open his lawsuit to include other security guards from Ft. Campbell, Ft. Knox, and posts in Missouri, Kansas and Michigan. (Full Story) |
| Bridge Closed In Christian County, Road Closed |  Christian County Road officials say Cambry Contracting will be working to replace the bridge on Buck Fork River Road for the next 3 to 4 weeks and during that time the road will be closed. However, anything east of the bridge can be accessed from the Todd County side, known as Gum Grove Road. (Full Story) |
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YOUR News Edge Team Presents the Top Stories of 2010...Begins Monday, January 3rd,
and airs daily next week
During Hoptown This Morning at 8:40 AM &
During WKDZ Country Club at 8:50 AM
Sponsored by:
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
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| Representative Dossett Gives Back Unused Postage Allowance |  9th District State Representative Myron Dossett says he is giving back the $907.51 left in his postage allowance as a good faith gesture to the people of his district and Kentucky. Dossett says he is committed to help the Commonwealth save money and get out of this recession during the coming legislative session. (Full Story) |
| Entertainment E-dge | |
Voice of the Titans, Mike Keith, dropped in on Bill during the Live Afternoon Drive Wednesday afternoon. Mike talked about what's next for the Titans now that they are out of the playoff picture. Click here for the interview. They finish the season this Sunday at Indianapolis. We'll have coverage beginning at 2 PM on WKDZ 106.5 FM.
Meteorologist in Training" and Weather Spotter Josh Claussen was a guest on Bill's show Thursday delivering the weather forecast and trying fruitcake!
Congrats to Ashley S. Lamb, Leigh Ann Hallmark, Tammy Lyon Johnson, Redonda P'Pool Stewart, and Penny Futrell Fletcher - all Facebook winners of a pair of tickets to Quenching Thirst New Year's Eve Party For Drilling Wells In Haiti at the James E. Bruce Convention Center! It pays to be a Fan of WKDZ!
 Tickets for the upcoming "Rockabilly : A Sun Records Tribute" concert on February 11th at the Carson Center in Paducah. The concert will highlight the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins. The four together were called "The Million Dollar Quartet."
 Join us next Thursday for a Karla Davis Album listeners party! This is an ON AIR party celebrating Karla's new album HERE I AM. Karla will tell us the story behind each song on the album. We will play them all! Karla will be on Carrie's show from 2-3 PM and Bill's show 3-4 PM. Plus there will be Karla Davis CD's and T-shirts to give away. Join us for the party next Thursday afternoon on Real Country WKDZ 106.5 FM.
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