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: Monday, 25 February 2013 6:30AM

Humphries And Tilley Talk About Education Legislation

Annie Catron Reporting

A bill that could give high school students more chances for success is awaiting approval from the Kentucky Senate. House Bill 224, or the graduation bill, underwent changes on the House floor that would tack the creation of charter schools onto the bill. 1st District State Senator Stan Humphries says as a former teacher he knows the value of education and this bill provides another tool for districts to reach children.

8th District State Representative John Tilley says he agrees because education is the best deterrent to criminal activity.

The bill passed the House 87-10 and is now with the Senate Education Committee.

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