Bowling Green Daily News · Princeton, KY
William Ronald Kirby
Woodburn, KY – William Ronald Kirby, 78, died in Princeton, KY, November 08, 2026. J.C. Kirby & Son Broadway Chapel.
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The Messenger · Earlington, KY
Nearby: Earlington, KYEarlington resident recovers disappearing National Guard history
Spencer Brewer, Earlington resident, American Legion member, and history fanatic, discovered a fact about the City of Earlington that was nearly lost to time. The small city once hosted the entirety of the Kentucky National Guard.“The whole encampment was there, 2,200 troops,” Brewer explained.The city, more specifically Camp John B. Atkinson, served as the mobilization point for troops as they prepared to deploy to the border between the United States and Mexico in 1916 following the Pancho Villa invasion.At the time, according to Brewer’s research, several more prominent cities tried to entice the Kentucky National Guard to stay there instead, but Kentucky Adjunct General James Tandy Ellis refused their offers.“Earlington has been selected for the mobilization point for the KY troops,” Ellis wrote.
The State Journal · Paducah, KY
Nearby: Paducah, KYHancock elected as House Democratic Whip
Fresh off her uncontested re-election as 57th District Representative last week, Erika Hancock was elected to serve on the Kentucky House Democrats’ leadership team for the 2027 legislative session. In just her second term, she will serve as House Democratic Whip. The elections took place Wednesday at a House Democratic Caucus conference in Paducah. Hancock, who joins the leadership team for the first time, said she looks forward to helping the growing caucus build on its momentum. “It’s exciting to join this team at a time when there’s so much energy and enthusiasm,” the Frankfort legislator explained. “We have talented, dedicated members who care deeply about the people they represent. I’m looking forward to working with them and helping turn that energy into meaningful work for Kentucky families.” Rep. Lindsey Burke of Lexington was elected House Democratic Floor Leader and Rep. Joshua Watkins of Louisville was elected Democratic Caucus Chair. Burke succeeds Rep.