May 31 Local News Former State Rep Eddie Ballard Dies Praise is pouring in for former Kentucky Rep. Eddie Ballard of Madisonville, who died at age 81. Before retiring from the legislature last year, Rep. Eddie Ballard would rise from his desk each day the House was in session and ask the Speaker to excuse all absent members. The ceremonial duty was generally the most […] By Tony McVeigh May 31 Local News Former State Rep Eddie Ballard Dies Tony McVeigh