Among the stories being followed by reporters is a new fireworks law in Kentucky that gives holiday celebrations much more bang.
Also, local teachers will likely go without a pay raise for the second straight year. The school board will vote on the matter next week.
And, a local businessman has created a new record label in order to give a Paducah singer/songwriter a shot at country music.
In sports, a local ball player signs with a Kentucky college.
See these and other interesting articles in this week's Crittenden Press.