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Kentucky’s voter registration rolls trending Republican

by Lisa Autry
October 4, 2019

As of August, the state had 3,259,257 registered voters, according to data from the Secretary of State's Office. Democrats had 1,597,244 registered voters. Republicans had 1,382,874.

AG candidate Stumbo campaigns in Hopkinsville, pledges to open regional office if elected

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 2, 2019

Democrat Greg Stumbo faces Republican Daniel Cameron in the Nov. 5 general election.

Members of Mayor’s Youth Council for 2019-20 introduced

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 1, 2019

Seventeen high school students will meet monthly with city officials and serve as a youth voice for local government.

Supreme Court candidates Westerfield, Nickell set for voter forum in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 1, 2019

The forum, organized by the Hopkinsville-Christian County League of Women Voters, will be Oct. 16 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.

Bevin hits on campaign themes in Hopkinsville stop; first debate with Beshear is Thursday

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 30, 2019

After a quick report on new funding for local road improvements, Gov. Matt Bevin spent about 30 minutes discussing key themes of his re-election bid during a visit Monday to Hopkinsville.

Panhandlers could not approach traffic under new ordinance on council’s Tuesday agenda

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 30, 2019

The ordinance would apply to the city's busiest streets downtown and to Fort Campbell Boulevard from 21st Street to the parkway.

After Bevin’s request, chief justice disqualifies judge in teacher ‘sickout’ lawsuit

by Ryland Barton
September 28, 2019

In his ruling, Chief Justice John Minton wrote that the case “should serve as a cautionary tale to all Kentucky judges who use social media.”

Outside groups battle on behalf of Bevin, Beshear

by Ryland Barton
September 28, 2019

Several advertisements are funded by independent political groups that are either trying to support their candidate of choice or knock down an opponent.

Voter registration deadline for Kentuckians is Oct. 7

by Liam Niemeyer
September 25, 2019

Kentuckians who are currently 17 years old but will turn 18 by Election Day are among those eligible to register to vote.

Groundbreaking ceremony for rail-trail extension set for Oct. 3

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 24, 2019

The $4.64 million project will extend the city’s rail-trail an additional 1.7 miles, taking it from Pardue Lane to Foston Chapel Road near Eagle Way bypass.

AG candidate Stumbo responds to Ky. coalition’s questionnaire on open records, open meetings issues

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 24, 2019

Under Kentucky law, the attorney general is the first line of review for disputes between citizens and public agencies concerning access to public records and meetings.

Ky. Supreme Court to decide if 18- to 21-year-olds should get death penalty

by Ryland Barton
September 19, 2019

The arguments stem from a judge's ruling, which cited scientific evidence that people in the age group can’t yet fully control their impulses.