Drew Adams

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Reporter

Drew Adams is a recent transplant to Kentucky. While his roots stem from the fertile soil of the Jackson Purchase, he was born and raised in the forever foggy San Francisco Bay area. Once a professional musician, publicist, salesman, and PR representative, Drew says that the common thread throughout those experiences was his constant need to listen to public radio. Therefore when Drew arrived at Murray State to pursue a degree in Nursing he kept both eyes on his studies and both ears on WKMS. Now in his first stint as a reporter Drew hopes to inform, enlighten and do battle with that mortal enemy of responsible journalism, the pun. A music obsessive, Drew’s taste is eclectic. Bump into him on the street and you have as much of a chance to find him listening to Talib Kweli as Durufle. An avid runner, Drew enjoys pounding the pavement in LBL with his faithful sidekick Cooper, a Rhodesian Ridgeback.

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Morning Cram
9:37 am
Fri August 10, 2012

the morning cram [the next big thing edition]

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From NPR: Curiosity is (somewhat) safe on mars and NPR explores the high pressure environment of mission control as the rover touched down. 

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Morning Cram
10:06 am
Thu August 9, 2012

the morning cram [the I don't know if you heard me counting but I did over a thousand edition]

From NPR: They don't make 'em like they used to; in fact they make them better. NPR shows us how Olympic bodies have changed over time. 

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Society
3:04 pm
Wed August 8, 2012

Barlow Accepts Plea Deal, Awaits Sentencing

A former South Marshall Middle School Principal could serve up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to three charges stemming from an attack on a former girlfriend. Kent Barlow pled guilty to wanton endangerment, assault and unlawful imprisonment yesterday  in a Marshall County Court.  Barlow will be eligible for parole after two years. Circuit Judge Dennis Foust has set the sentencing hearing for August 31st. 

Government
3:44 pm
Tue August 7, 2012

Two Drown in Massac County

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Rescue squads recovered the bodies of two Joppa Illinois men who drowned in the Ohio River last night. Officials say 26-year-old Brian Burkhead drowned while swimming and his 50-year-old uncle, Vince Snell also drowned while attempting to rescue Burkhead. The two men were swimming in the Hillerman area of Massac county.  

Government
3:27 pm
Mon August 6, 2012

Princeton & Sturgis Alcohol Vote

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Residents of both Princeton and Sturgis Kentucky  go to the polls tomorrow to decide the fate of alcohol sales in their cities.

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Government
12:34 pm
Thu August 2, 2012

Merger Proponents Launch Website

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Paducah, Ky.

Paducah and McCracken County merger proponents hope a new pro-merger website will boost support for the issue. The long discussed issue is on the November ballot. Paducah McCracken United members say the site  allows citizens to access fiscal information regarding the proposed merger.

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Front Page Episodes
9:00 am
Sun July 29, 2012

Kentucky Ranks 35th in National Child Welfare Report

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released the Kids Count Data Book this week, which ranks states according to their efforts in child well-being. Kentucky ranked 35th in the nation in this year’s report, with education and health care ranking as the state’s lowest contributing factors. Drew Adams speaks to the foundation's Associate Director of Policy, Research, and Data, Laura Speer  about the Commonwealth’s ranking and how it may pull itself up by the bootstraps.

The Kids Count Data report can be accessed here

Government
3:20 pm
Tue July 24, 2012

Bird’s Point Levee Scheduled for Completion

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The Army Corps of Engineers says the Bird’s Point Levee in southeast Missouri will be back to its former size by the end of the year. 

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Education
2:39 pm
Tue July 24, 2012

Governor Beshear Extends Early Childhood Education Funds

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The Calloway and Trigg County early childhood councils will receive nearly $26,000 in funds from the Office of the Governor. The money will go to head start programs, childcare and public health departments. 

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Government
2:38 pm
Mon July 23, 2012

Montgomery County in Need of Poll Workers

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Montgomery County, Tennessee officials say they are in need of additional citizens to work at polling places. 

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