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NWS releases preliminary findings on Christian County tornado

by Julia Hunter
December 20, 2021

The tornado that swept through South Christian County on Dec. 11 was on the ground for more than 122 miles, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah. Preliminary surveys indicate that it was an EF2 as it crossed through our county.

Holidays lights were a beacon of hope during the Great Depression

by Alissa Keller
December 20, 2021

In 1932, Hopkinsville photographer L.D. Martin captured a night scene when local merchants first decorated downtown with Christmas lights.

Facebook group helping reunite Kentucky tornado victims with belongings

by Julia Hunter
December 20, 2021

A Facebook group formed last week aims to help reunite Kentucky tornado victims with irreplaceable memories and their pets.

Christian County residents now eligible for FEMA disaster aid

by Julia Hunter
December 19, 2021

Christian County was one of six counties added to the federal disaster declaration on Thursday.

Here’s how to apply for FEMA disaster relief, and what to avoid

by Jasmine Demers
December 19, 2021

Christian County was added to the list of counties eligible for federal disaster aid on Thursday.

The magnificent history of the maligned and misunderstood fruitcake

by Jeffrey Miller
December 19, 2021

The trifecta of sugar, low moisture ingredients and some high-proof spirits make fruitcakes some of the longest-lasting foods in the world — the oldest of which was 141 years old.

In Western Kentucky, tornadoes are frequent — and put billions in property value at risk

by Jacob Ryan
December 18, 2021

State officials have long considered tornadoes to pose a significant risk across western Kentucky. Christian County is among the counties where the threat is especially high.

Casey Jones joins tornado relief with online auction for a barrel of bourbon

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 17, 2021

The Christian County distillery donated its first ever Barrel Pick Experience for the auction.

bell hooks will never leave us – she lives on through the truth of her words

by Karsonya Wise Whitehead
December 17, 2021

As a leading Black intellectual, hooks pushed the feminist movement beyond the preserve of the white and middle-class, encouraging Black and working class perspectives on gender inequality.

McConnell to visit Western Kentucky communities hit by tornadoes

by Ryland Barton
December 17, 2021

During a speech on the Senate Floor, McConnell said he’ll bring people’s concerns back to Washington to make sure they get help.

Some Western Ky. food pantries adversely affected by tornadoes

by Dustin Wilcox
December 17, 2021

The storm didn't affect day-to-day operations at the Aaron McNeil House, which received a call Wednesday from Tyson Foods seeking to donate approximately 80,000 pounds of protein to food banks in western Kentucky.

Dawson Springs residents react to a rare presidential visit to their town

by Ryland Barton
December 16, 2021

Kentucky 1st District Congressman Jamie Comer joined Biden on Air Force One for the trip to visit Western Kentucky communities ravaged by the Dec. 10-11 tornadoes.