CDC lists Kentucky as ‘very-high’ for flu-like illnesses by Al Cross December 12, 2022 The flu has killed at least 29 Kentuckians this season. Meanwhile, deaths from COVID-19 going up.
Fair board receives $100,000 state grant by Jennifer P. Brown December 12, 2022 The grant was awarded to help with construction of a livestock barn.
Wendell Lynch takes stock of city’s shift in supporting a Black mayor by Jennifer P. Brown December 11, 2022 Lynch's term in office came 50 years after another Black leader couldn't garner enough support to advance from city council to the mayor's office.
Christmas parade delayed 2 hours Saturday because of rain forecast by Jennifer P. Brown December 9, 2022 The parade, running on South Main Street from Glass Avenue to 14th Street, will start at 7:15 p.m.
Gander memorial service is Monday at Hopkinsville park by Jennifer P. Brown December 8, 2022 The ceremony at 12:12 p.m. is a remembrance for 248 soldiers killed in the Dec. 12, 1985, Gander, Newfoundland, jet crash.
Rebuilding from the tornado: Mayfield art gallery pushes to recover by Constance Alexander December 8, 2022 The town's Ice House Gallery was destroyed in the tornado a year ago, but now has hope for a new facility.
Kentucky’s income tax will go down in 2023. Who does it help? by Divya Karthikeyan December 8, 2022 GOP leaders say they plan to cut the tax even further during next year’s lawmaking session, with hopes to totally eliminate the tax in the future.
Fewer than a third of low-income Kentuckians eligible for home energy assistance get it by Liam Niemeyer December 7, 2022 Enrollment to receive assistance through LIHEAP in Kentucky goes until Dec. 16.
Congress on track to scrap Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in defense bill by Jennifer Shutt December 7, 2022 Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said during a floor speech Wednesday that the mandate "undermined readiness and hurt retention."
Watch for these Christmas parade street closures on Saturday by Hoptown Chronicle December 7, 2022 The parade starts at 5:15 p.m. The route is on South Main Street from Glass Avenue to 14th Street.
REAL ID compliance deadline pushed back again by Stu Johnson December 6, 2022 In Kentucky, residents have the option to choose between a standard or REAL ID version of their driver’s license, permit or identification card.
Largest economic development project in Kentucky history is in full swing by Lisa Autry December 6, 2022 On Monday, state and local leaders celebrated construction progress in Glendale, Kentucky, where a pair of electric vehicle manufacturing plants are under construction.