Bill would create phone app for confidential mental-health texting for Ky. youth by Kentucky Health News March 5, 2023 A 2021 survey found that 19% of Kentucky's high-school students seriously considered attempting suicide and 9.5% of them attempted it.
Five killed in storms across Kentucky; tornado confirmed in McCracken County by Derek Operle March 5, 2023 Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities occurred in Edmondson, Logan, Bath, Simpson and Payette counties.
Severe weather affecting Hopkinsville area by Hoptown Chronicle March 3, 2023 A tornado watch was in effect for Christian County until 1 p.m.
Bush honeysuckle threatens Kentucky woodlands by Jacalyn Carfagno March 3, 2023 Like kudzu, bush honeysuckle was promoted for conservation use because it is good at covering bare ground quickly. Unfortunately, it's too good.
State commission disciplines Christian Circuit Judge John Atkins with a public reprimand by Jennifer P. Brown March 2, 2023 One complaint stemmed from Atkins' conduct during a trial for a defendant charged in connection with child abuse at the First United Methodist Church daycare.
Brick by brick, Holland Opera House is being erased from downtown view by Jennifer P. Brown March 2, 2023 Features of the Holland Opera House that have been hidden for decades resurfaced Thursday as demolition of the 140-year-old building continued.
Senate Republicans take aim at Beshear in bill to ‘blow up’ KET board by Liam Niemeyer March 2, 2023 Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer said, “It’s time to blow up that board and start over.”
Job growth in rural communities focus of Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet by Hannah Saad March 2, 2023 The cabinet director told legislators his agency needs to make sure job opportunities reach Kentuckians across the state.
CROWN Act stalls in Kentucky legislature by McKenna Horsley March 1, 2023 “The hair that God gave you ought to be the hair that you get to wear,” said bill sponsor Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill.
Bill to ensure proper reporting of child abuse in Kentucky advances by Sarah Ladd March 1, 2023 Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, called the bill an “important effort to keep more kids safe.”
Fate of a third building on South Main Street is in question by Jennifer P. Brown March 1, 2023 The building that housed Boyd's Boutique & Bridal needs an entire wall replaced, an engineer said after an adjacent structure was demolished.
Pizza restaurant planned in downtown Hopkinsville by Jennifer P. Brown February 28, 2023 Business partners Mallory Lawrence and Mindy Hargrove hope to open The Crusty Pig by late this year.
