Hannah Bullard

Hannah Bullard is a Murray State Journalism major. She found her place in radio during her second year in Murray. She is from Herndon, Kentucky, a small farming community on the Kentucky/Tennessee stateline. She first discovered her love for NPR when she stumbled upon “This American Life” while traveling. She believes everyone has a story worth telling. Her favorite pieces to produce are centered around people and their community. She hopes to continue a career in journalism through broadcast or non-profit work.

Comer discusses stimulus packages, his new ranking position in House

Comer said many college students were not included in the last wave of stimulus checks. He called this an “unintended consequence,” and said the likely second wave of stimulus checks will not miss this specific group of the population.

By Hannah Bullard

Some county clerks scrambled through primary election changes; fear much larger November general election

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem reports mail-in ballots here went up approximately 75% compared to a typical election.

By Hannah Bullard

Hopkinsville man indicted by federal grand jury on child pornography charge

Jones faces a mandatory minimum 15-year sentence in federal prison.

By Hannah Bullard

Speciality meat company to expand and create 83 new jobs in Princeton with a $1.5 million investment

Chris Carter and James Peisker opened Porter Road butcher shop in 2010 in East Nashville. They had met as chefs. Their business went online in 2017, when they began processing and shipping meat from Princeton.

By Hannah Bullard

Beshear signs Juneteenth National Day of Freedom Proclamation

Beshear committed to asking the legislature to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday through legislation. The legislature would have to pass the measure during the next general assembly.

By Hannah Bullard

Hopkinsville wellness shop finds certainty in community during uncertain times

As small businesses struggle during the coronavirus pandemic, a Hopkinsville business has found certainty thanks to its local supporters.

By Hannah Bullard

MSU’s History Department demanding removal of Confederate memorial from Calloway Courthouse grounds

Previously, the university's English and Philosophy Department and an assistant football coach also wrote letters to the county judge-executive requesting the removal of the memorial.

By Hannah Bullard

Plastic production company plans to hire more than 200 workers for Paducah plant

The company, Plastic Services and Products, will initially hire 80 employees to restart production.

By Hannah Bullard

Governor confirms 92 news cases and 3 deaths from COVID-19

Kentucky has 917 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 76 people are hospitalized with the respiratory disease.

By Hannah Bullard

Western Kentucky in nation’s highest risk region for nocturnal tornadoes; meteorologists advise preparation

The National Weather Service recommends having both a weather radio and a cell phone with emergency alerts.

By Hannah Bullard

Western Kentucky rainfall nearly double the average

Because the soil is saturated, any amount of rain over half an inch could result in the closing of barrier roads.

By Hannah Bullard

Commonwealth’s Attorney Boling absent from courtroom following protests

Protestors outside Boling's office and the Christian County Justice Center have called for him to resign.

By Hannah Bullard