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Aviation records shed light on slaughterhouse discussions

by Julia Hunter
October 1, 2021

Four aircraft landed Thursday morning at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport, carrying individuals who were in town to discuss a proposed beef processing facility. Flight logs and public records hint at possible topics of discussion during the whirlwind of meetings that followed their arrival.

Planters Bank offers financial literacy classes

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 29, 2021

The Wealth Builder program, limited to 20 participants, is taught by Eric Coleman.

Hopkinsville native selected for UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 29, 2021

Eugene Poole Jr. is the senior project executive at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

HCC slates workshops to complete FASFA

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 29, 2021

Appointments must be made at least 24 hours before a workshop day.

Christian County Literacy Council names spelling bee winners

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 29, 2021

The spellers competed in two divisions at the Alhambra Theatre.

Details about beef processing prospect point to Wisconsin company

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 28, 2021

Key information about the company being privately held and in business for 75 years narrows the field of possibilities to a subsidiary of Rosen's Diversified Inc.

School year off to a rocky start? 4 ways parents can help kids get back on track

by Christopher A. Kearney
September 28, 2021

A clinical child psychologist who specializes in school attendance issues offers four ways parents can help students adapt to the new school year.

DEA issues warning about deadly black-market pills laced with fentanyl, meth

by Heather Chapman
September 28, 2021

The number of seized counterfeit pills found to contain fentanyl has jumped 430% since 2019.

Pembroke residents meet to oppose beef processing plant; industrial recruiters make their case

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 28, 2021

A company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, wants to build a 500,000-square-foot beef processing plant on the edge of Pembroke. Some of the incentives for the company are expected to come from Hopkinsville City Council.

Afghan refugee arrivals delayed, communities seek help setting up new homes

by Lisa Autry
September 27, 2021

The International Center of Kentucky is seeking monetary donations, gently used clothing and furniture, as well as new mattresses, box springs, and other bedding items for the refugees' apartments.

These schools use weekly testing to keep kids in class — and COVID out

by Christine Herman
September 27, 2021

In an effort to avoid the frequent disruption seen last year, some school districts are offering COVID-19 testing programs to some or all of their students. In Christian County, the district has launched a "Test to Stay" program for school-acquired close contacts.

What does a negative rapid COVID-19 test result mean? It might not be what you think.

by Julia Hunter
September 26, 2021

As rapid antigen testing continues to expand, it's important to understand that a negative result doesn't necessarily mean you don't have COVID-19.