News Archives

Taxpayers should expect serious delays from the IRS this year – a tax scholar offers tips but says only Congress can fix the underlying problem

by Beverly Moran
March 7, 2022

The pandemic deserves some of the blame for taxpayer delays, but so do years of underfunding the IRS, antiquated computer systems and a dwindling workforce, writes a Vanderbilt University law professor and expert in federal income taxation.

Hoptown, let’s write: Share your poem or story for Kentucky Writers’ Day

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 6, 2022

Residents and those with a connection to the state are invited to record a video of themselves reading their poem or story for Kentucky Writers' Day.

Clarifying the CDC’s COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines – an infectious disease doc looks at the latest research

by William Petri
March 5, 2022

An infectious diseases specialist reviews the data behind the CDC's latest recommendations for how long people should isolate following a COVID-19 infection or exposure.

Compromise bill to address hospitals’ issues with ambulance services passes first hurdle

by Melissa Patrick
March 5, 2022

With input from 13 stakeholders, a compromise version of a bill to improve ambulance responses is headed to the full House for consideration.

Candle factory workers weren’t trained for emergencies before deadly tornado collapse, lawsuit claims

by Jared Bennett
March 5, 2022

Eight survivors of the Mayfield candle factory collapse have lodged new allegations against the company claiming it did not allow them to leave the factory for their safety, did not train employees in emergency safety protocols and only had one hallway and two bathrooms to shelter 110 employees during the storm.

From news to food: Old vending machines have a new purpose for YMCA

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 3, 2022

Food grab bags for children will be available on weekends at six locations in Hopkinsville using refurbished newspaper vending machines.

Ky. Republican senators call for civility in school meetings

by Liam Niemeyer
March 3, 2022

Republican Sen. Danny Carroll of Benton said the Kentucky Association of School Administrators called for the resolution.

PADD seeks volunteers for nursing home visitor program

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 3, 2022

A training session is planned April 5 at PADD.

Campanile is presenting ‘Newsies’ at the Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 3, 2022

The Disney musical will be performed March 10-13 at the Alhambra.

Hopkinsville Electric, TVA award grants to Christian County nonprofits

by Dustin Wilcox
March 3, 2022

The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, United Way and the Christian County Rescue Team received grants through TVA's pandemic-drive Community Care Fund.

Analysis: Read between the lines to see rural America’s place in Biden’s address

by The Daily Yonder
March 2, 2022

The president made few direct references to rural America in his State of the Union Address. But rural topics abounded in the economic, social, and rhetorical elements of his message.

Garden and Outdoor Living Expo slated April 8-9

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 2, 2022

More than 40 exhibitors are lined up to showcase products at the Christian County Agriculture Expo Center.