From the News Edge: Transportation officials are reporting a traffic backup along the westbound lanes of I-24 in the work zone from near the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line to the Fort Campbell Boulevard exit. The contractor is pouring concrete as part of ongoing pavement rehabilitation work around the 89-mile marker, near the Pembroke-Oak Grove exit. While concrete trucks are moving in and out of this work area delivering material, the traffic backup appears to be more related to heavy traffic along the westbound lanes today. Westbound I-24 traffic in this work zone is backed up about 3 to 4 miles at this time with traffic slowed to about 35 mph in the area. To help reduce traffic congestion in this area, regular commuters who normally travel this section of I-24 westbound are being asked to seek an alternate route, if possible...............................................................................................................................A Night With The Blues is Saturday night at the Alhambra Theatre. The show will feature the music of blues band “Willie Sugarcapps.” VIP tickets are $50 each and included reserve seating and an "eat, meet, and greet" with the band before the show. General admission tickets are $25 each. Proceeds benefit the Pennyroyal Arts Council. To get tickets, call the Pennyroyal Arts Council, or go to pennyroyalarts.org

Posted: Tuesday, 01 January 2013 8:50AM

Senator Rand Paul Opposes Fiscal Cliff Dea

Alan Watts Reporting

While United States Senator Mitch McConnell helped to craft the fiscal cliff negotiation, fellow Kentucky Senator Rand Paul voted against the measure. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Senator Paul says even if the legislation does succeed in bringing in more revenue, it wont be used responsibly to bring down the federal debt.

The Senator says he couldnt get behind the Senate bill because it raises taxes and does nothing to reduce spending.

The bill passed early Tuesday morning by the Senate is now under review in the House where lawmakers are expected to make a decision soon.

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