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Cheapest regular gas in cities across McCracken County in week ending May 11

By Jackson Purchase News | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McCracken County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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McConnell criticizes Biden administration's withholding of aid from Israel

By Jackson Purchase News | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed his concern on the Senate floor regarding the Biden Administration's decision to withhold military aid from Israel, a move he believes provides support to terrorists.

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McConnell criticizes Princeton's 'restorative justice' approach to student protests

By Jackson Purchase News | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed concern over Princeton University's decision to adopt a 'restorative justice process' for student protesters, rather than traditional disciplinary actions. This statement was made during his remarks on the Senate floor about college campus protests.

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Jackson Purchase News area weekly mass times

By Jackson Purchase News | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Jackson Purchase News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many people were old enough to vote in Carlisle County during 2021?

By Jackson Purchase News | May 10, 2024

Of the 4,821 citizens living in Carlisle County in 2021, 76.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 3,698 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Senate passes FAA Reauthorization Act benefiting Kentucky airports

By Jackson Purchase News | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 by the U.S. Senate. The legislation contains significant resources to bolster Kentucky’s airports and aviation operations.

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McConnell and Rogers propose renaming US Courthouse Annex after Judge Siler

By Jackson Purchase News | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) have proposed legislation to rename the United States Courthouse Annex in London, Kentucky as the “Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex”. Judge Siler has served nearly five decades on the federal bench, having been nominated by three U.S. Presidents - Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and George H.W. Bush - to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

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Mitch McConnell criticizes Biden's decision to withhold military aid from Israel

By Jackson Purchase News | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered a critical speech on the Senate floor today, focusing on the Biden administration's decision to withhold military assistance to Israel.

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McConnell criticizes Biden's Third Circuit nominee Adeel Mangi

By Jackson Purchase News | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding judicial nominations, specifically focusing on Adeel Mangi, President Biden’s nominee for the Third Circuit. McConnell has previously spoken about Mangi's associations with anti-Semites and anti-police radicals.

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Urgent Call for Expedited Security Assistance to Israel by McConnell and Johnson

By Jackson Purchase News | May 8, 2024

Leader McConnell and Speaker Johnson Address Urgent Security Assistance to Israel

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Prescription Drug Pricing Criticized for Impact on Innovation and Patient Access

By Jackson Purchase News | May 8, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke out on the Senate floor criticizing the Biden Administration's approach to prescription drug pricing. McConnell referred to the Administration's actions as "prescription drug socialism" and expressed concerns about the negative impact it could have on medical innovation and patient access to treatments.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 4

By Jackson Purchase News | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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McConnell and Barr Secure Over $1.5 Million for Substance Use Epidemic in Kentucky

By Jackson Purchase News | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced today the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will allocate $1,501,532 to Kentucky for the Recovery Housing Program. This program was created by Senator McConnell and Congressman Barr’s Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act.

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Campus Chaos: McConnell Criticizes Rise of Anti-Semitic Activities

By Jackson Purchase News | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed college campus protests, expressing concerns over the rise of anti-Semitic activities on campuses across the country. McConnell criticized the lack of firm action from both college administrations and local leaders to address the disruptions caused by radical students. He highlighted incidents at various universities, including George Washington University, UCLA, Harvard, MIT, and Columbia, where events like the cancellation of classes and graduation ceremonies occurred due to ongoing chaos.

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Members of Kentucky Congressional Delegation Support Governor’s Request for Federal Major Disaster Declaration

By Jackson Purchase News | May 6, 2024

In response to the severe weather that struck Kentucky in April, members of the Kentucky Congressional Delegation have rallied behind Governor Andy Beshear's plea for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration. The delegation, including prominent figures like U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Rand Paul, and several Representatives, expressed their support for the Governor's request in a letter to President Joe Biden.The state of Kentucky was hit by severe wind, thunderstorms, mudslides, and flooding, with more than a dozen tornadoes causing widespread...

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Which former Jackson Purchase News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Jackson Purchase News | May 5, 2024

These former Jackson Purchase News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Jackson Purchase News area weekly mass times

By Jackson Purchase News | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Jackson Purchase News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Jackson Purchase News | May 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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77.6% of Mccracken County residents old enough to vote in 2021

By Jackson Purchase News | May 3, 2024

Of the 67,394 citizens living in Mccracken County in 2021, 77.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 52,322 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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13 coaches at institution in Calloway County earned $85,868 on average in 2022

By Jackson Purchase News | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Murray State University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Calloway County, was $85,868, according to the U.S. Department of Education.