By Angela Hatton

Mayfield, KY – Graves District Court Judge Deborah Crooks gave the men until the end of May to pay fines and court costs. One defendant, Danny Byler, faces four violations and over six hundred dollars in fees. ACLU Staff Attorney William Sharp represents the defendants. Sharp says the ACLU of Kentucky believes the state constitution provides greater protection for individuals to practice their chosen religion than the US Constitution.

By Rick Howlett

Louisville, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says he won't take action to halt Friday's execution of Death Row inmate Marco Allen Chapman. Beshear told reporters in Louisville Monday that he's given the matter "a lot of prayerful thought" and carefully reviewed the facts of the case and has decided there's no reason to intervene.

By Carrie Pond

By Angela Hatton

Murray, KY – The 1204 Newscast on November 17, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Angela Hatton

Paducah, KY – McCracken County Jailers are looking for an inmate who escaped early this morning from the county jail. Chad L. Toy was serving a sentence for robbery, with other charges pending. Officers describe Toy as a 23 year old white male, 5 feet, 7 inches and 140 pounds. He has blue eyes and brown hair. The escapee should be considered dangerous and should not be approached. If sighted, residents should call 911 or local police.

By Carrie Pond

By Mark Welch

Murray, KY – A datebook of regional events for Nov. 17, 2008. From WKMS.

By Todd Hatton

Paducah, KY – The Market House Theatre in Paducah is presenting the latest in its series of studio productions, a series designed to engage its audiences and provoke discussion. "Doubt" opened last night and runs through November 23rd. Todd Hatton went to one of their last dress rehearsals and spoke with Director Michael Cochran and the cast about this provocative drama that asks questions about belief we all must at one time face.

By Todd Hatton

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Attention Kentucky payday lenders: child advocates have you in their sights as they unveil legislative priorities for 2009's General Assembly. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has details.