Martha Ricks, 83, of Somerset

Martha Joyce Ricks, age 83 of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family. Martha was born December 10, 1940, to the late Lacy Lloyd and Mary Dell Cannon.

Mary Whitlock, 97, of Hopkinsville

Mrs. Mary Helen Sweatt Whitlock, 97 passed away, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Christian Health Center, Hopkinsville. Services will be at noon, Friday, January 12, 2024, at Gamble Funeral Home with Pastor Robert W. McReynolds officiating.

Edward Bennett, Jr., 55, of Hopkinsville

Edward “Eddie” Bennett, Jr., age 55, of Hopkinsville, passed away January 3, 2024 at his home. Eddie was born July 7, 1968 to the late Edward Bennett, Sr. and Wanda McCoy. He is survived by uncles, Elbert

Petrie Brings Detail To State’s Budgetary Process

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While the state’s governor has some sway in creating law and generating budgetary priorities, Kentucky’s biennium plan sees most of its work completed in the legislative branch — where the House and Senate tote and vote on