Kentucky to receive $62 million to expand solar energy access to low-income households
The EPA says Kentucky will use the $62 million to “expand access to low-income solar through financial assistance models and workforce development programming.”
Rand Paul discusses homelessness, inflation during Western Kentucky visit
The U.S. Senator for Kentucky visited Hopkinsville on Monday.
Hopkinsville Rotary Auction runs April 22-27 at Memorial Building
The main auction is nightly at the Memorial Building downtown.
Climate change is shifting how and when we prepare our gardens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a new plant hardiness zone map — moving about half the country into a warmer section.
George L. Atkins Jr. : Departing life and returning home
In his hometown, George L. Atkins Jr. had a nuanced story — including a push for the first woman on Hopkinsville City Council to fighting an avian threat to the region’s health and economy.
Long lost ledger from an old Hopkinsville stagecoach stop reveals details of everyday life
In January, readers chose the artifact they’d like museum director Alissa Keller to feature next. Here’s that column.
The political life and lessons of George L. Atkins Jr.
“Atkins used the authority of the auditor’s office in a way that none of his predecessors had, exposing shady deals in the administration of Democratic Gov. Julian Carroll, and that was the basis of his campaign” for governor, writes political columnist Al Cross.
Picnic with the Pops, an outdoor concert in Hopkinsville, slated for May 11
The Todd Hill Orchestra will play for the concert at Arthur Plaza downtown.
Murray State University, WPSD-TV reach settlement agreement in open records lawsuit
The lawsuit stemmed from an investigation into the relationship between Murray State administrators and WKMS, an NPR member station.
Al Cross: Do Kentucky legislators serve our wellbeing?
The people’s wellbeing, and their will, were not served on several issues in the recently concluded session of their elected representatives, columnist Al Cross writes.
Brushy Fork Creek features artists at work for spring festival
The gallery and studio run by Paul and Tricia Ferrell brings in more artists to demonstrate their work during the spring festival.
New Kentucky Public Library Association chair sees institutions as emerging ‘community centers’
Because of the growth in digital programs, libraries are now better able to target population segments and programs that can help them to build connections and community.