More than 160,000 Kentuckians still cannot vote because of felony convictions by McKenna Horsley February 22, 2023 Lawmakers have filed a constitutional amendment to change the law — a shift that has strong public support, according to a recent poll.
Hopkinsville City Council approves grant application and matching money for rail-trail extension by Jennifer P. Brown February 21, 2023 If the city receives a $1.357 million grant, the match in local money would be $341,758.
Grace Episcopal Church is bringing back its Lenten Lunch series by Jennifer P. Brown February 21, 2023 Community members are invited to a brief service and meal at noon every Friday, Feb. 24 through March 31.
Neighbors of Jimmy Carter prepare to say goodbye to America’s last rural president by The Rural Blog February 21, 2023 Plains, Georgia, has kept alive the spirit of the farmer who was president from 1977-81.
Downtown demolition work will affect drivers, pedestrians by Jennifer P. Brown February 21, 2023 The work on South Main Street is expected to continue through March 3.
Kentucky House passes bill eliminating high school degree requirement for bus drivers and other classified employees by McKenna Horsley February 20, 2023 Classified employees include support staff such as secretaries, custodians, cafeteria workers and other employees who are not certified as teachers or administrators.
Beshear signs Republican-sponsored state income tax cut by Ryland Barton February 19, 2023 The governor said he would have preferred a cut to the state sales tax but that the bill would help Kentuckians struggling with higher prices.
Attucks basketball teams were the first in Hopkinsville to claim state titles by Chris Jung February 19, 2023 Led by legendary coach William Falls, the Wolves of Attucks High School won the state championship for Black schools in 1947 and '57.
Senate committee advances bill to track disaster relief funds by Derek Operle February 17, 2023 Whitney Westerfield, of Christian County, said the push follows reports that some relief funds went to people unaffected by recent disasters.
Hopkinsville City Council votes to demolish 2 buildings on South Main Street by Jennifer P. Brown February 16, 2023 The city will pay East Construction Co. $388,110 to take down Lee's Game Room and the old Holland Opera House.
Kentucky Supreme Court keeps abortion ban in place by Kentucky Lantern February 16, 2023 The ruling means the commonwealth’s six-week abortion ban will remain intact as the case is litigated.
