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.
Preliminary data from the National Weather Service indicates the tornado that leveled much of Mayfield and Dawson Springs was an EF4. The weather service is still surveying the damages to determine the severity of the other tracks, including one that crossed South Christian from LaFayette to Pembroke.
bell hooks, a Hopkinsville native, was an internationally renowned poet, author, feminist, professor, cultural critic and social activist. She died on Dec. 15, 2021, at the age of 69.
Four employees told NBC News they were threatened with firing if they left the factory early Friday night — and public records, court documents and interviews show the company has a history of worker safety violations, accusations of discrimination and relying on vulnerable workers.
Here are some of the organizations offering help to Christian County residents affected by this weekend's storms — and information on how you can help.