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Ky. Senate committee advances ban on ‘intoxicating’ Delta-8 THC derived from hemp

by Liam Niemeyer
March 2, 2022

Kentucky Hemp Association President Katie Moyer, of Christian County, said the organization supports safety regulations on Delta-8 THC, but that an outright ban would hurt Kentucky hemp farmers and hundreds of retail stores selling products containing the compound.

WKMS celebrates Women’s History Month 2022 with special programming

by Dixie Lynn
March 1, 2022

Among the offerings is a month-long musical program produced by the women of WKMS.

Hopkinsville library slates genealogy series

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 28, 2022

Attendees will learn about the library's McCarroll Genealogy Collection.

State makes masking optional but urges Kentuckians and children to get vaccinated

by Corinne Boyer
February 28, 2022

Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that masking in state offices will be optional beginning Tuesday, March 1. But some agencies will still be required to wear them.

Doris Anne Russell has her day

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 27, 2022

Russell, who has worked for the Pennyroyal Arts Council for 25 years, was recognized as a champion of the arts in Hopkinsville.

Hopkinsville to celebrate bell hooks’ legacy during Women’s History Month

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 27, 2022

Several events will honor the Hopkinsville author and feminist scholar during Women's History Month, including a celebration at the library, a special exhibit at the museum, a history program at the Hopkinsville Brewing Co., screenings of interviews featuring hooks, and more.

Under new masking guidance, CDC says people in most Ky. counties should still wear masks indoors

by Kentucky Health News
February 26, 2022

The new CDC system ranks the risk to each county as high, medium or low, based on new coronavirus infections, new COVID-19 hospital admissions, and the share of staffed hospital beds occupied by patients with the disease.

Rep. Walker Thomas apologizes for using antisemitic slur in legislative committee meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2022

Thomas, a Hopkinsville Republican, and another lawmaker from Somerset both used the slur during a committee meeting Tuesday in Frankfort.

Ky. Senate Republicans propose $500 tax rebate to ease ‘crushing inflation’

by Ryland Barton
February 24, 2022

The sponsor of the measure said the refunds could come as soon as this summer.

HCC slates March series to screen bell hooks interviews

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 23, 2022

The public is invited to the screenings at noon on March 1, 15, 22 and 29.

Bill limiting powers of Ky. constables advances in legislature

by Becca Schimmel
February 23, 2022

Constables have a long history of controversy in Kentucky, including questionable arrests, dangerous high-speed chases and criminal charges of their own.

Kentucky transit services battle supply chain in pursuit of new buses

by Dustin Wilcox
February 23, 2022

Three out of the five PACS buses in Hopkinsville have nearly reached 300,000 miles, and with no replacements in sight, maintenance has become paramount.