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Ky. legislators and Fairness Coalition seek protections for LGBTQ+ individuals

by Dustin Wilcox
October 19, 2021

Five lawmakers are sponsoring BR 45, which would update the Kentucky civil right acts to include sexual orientation and gender identity among the protected classes, prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in the areas of housing, employment and public accommodation.

Decision expected soon on Moderna, J&J boosters

by Julia Hunter
October 19, 2021

FDA and CDC advisory committees also are expected to consider administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 through 11 in the coming weeks.

Tyler DeArmond will seek a second term as sheriff

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 18, 2021

A former Hopkinsville police officer, DeArmond first won election as sheriff in 2018.

‘Peter Pan’ takes flight this week at the Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 18, 2021

The show by Campanile Productions plays Thursday through Sunday at the Alhambra Theatre downtown.

Hopkinsville receives $50,000 from T-Mobile but the city was passed over for the big prize

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 18, 2021

Hopkinsville City Council will discuss plans for the $50,000 prize at its Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night.

Long COVID hits more than half of survivors

by The Rural Blog
October 18, 2021

Researchers found that survivors suffered from fatigue, decreased mobility, difficulty breathing, hair loss, chest pain and palpitations, diarrhea, anxiety, and more.

Freeman Chapel is having a fish fry on Friday

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 17, 2021

All orders will be carry-out. Plates are $10, and sandwiches are $5.

Erica Newby announces run for county clerk; race now has 2 Republicans

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 16, 2021

Newby previously worked in the Christian County Clerk's Office.

Vaccination against COVID-19 supports a healthy pregnancy by protecting both mother and child

by Matthew Woodruff
October 16, 2021

The data is clear: COVID-19 poses a significant threat to both the mother and child, and vaccination can help mitigate that risk, writes immunologist Matthew Woodruff.

Kentucky moves to health exchange ahead of open enrollment

by Corinne Boyer
October 16, 2021

Beginning Oct. 15, current Medicaid recipients may make changes to health plans through Dec. 1. Those who qualify for Medicaid can sign up anytime.

Melinda Humphries running for county clerk as a Republican

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 15, 2021

Humphries is the first candidate to announce for county clerk. The incumbent, Mike Kem, is not seeking re-election.

Program helps new farmers find ‘entrepreneurial edge’

by Xandr Brown
October 15, 2021

The National Farmers Union offers a free, year-long training program to help new farmers learn the business side of agriculture.