News Archives

Kentucky Republicans face ‘tough decisions’ in legislative redistricting

by Ryland Barton
June 15, 2021

Lawmakers will have to draw new districts to account for shifts in population, especially from more rural parts of the state in Eastern and Western Kentucky to the so-called “golden triangle” of Louisville, Lexington and Northern Kentucky.

Knights of Columbus retire old flags in burning ceremony

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 14, 2021

The men's organization at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church conducted the retirement ceremony on Monday for Flag Day.

Chamber’s State of the Community breakfast is June 29

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 14, 2021

The annual breakfast is at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

Freeman Chapel offering vaccine incentive

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 14, 2021

The first 25 people who get their vaccine at the church on Wednesday will be treated to a catered lunch.

A cemetery detective leaves a big historical record for Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 14, 2021

Joe Craver documented more than 8,000 military graves in the county during his seven years of residency in Hopkinsville. Soon he's moving back to his home state, North Carolina.

Health group releases toolkit for communicating in rural areas

by Liz Carey
June 11, 2021

It’s time to shift the conversation from “the government is telling us what to do” to “how do we solve this problem together,” says a rural health leader.

WKMS wins award for public service via community journalism

by Al Cross
June 11, 2021

The station, based at Murray State University, is the first broadcast news outlet to receive the Al Smith award.

Stroll, Sip and Shop slated for July 1

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 10, 2021

Milkweed Health and Harmony Emporium is co-sponsor of the event.

Hopkinsville native featured in DIY program for tiny hemp house on his California farm

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 10, 2021

Clark Anderson had the house constructed with hand-hewn oak beams from his great-great-great-grandfather's farm near Pembroke.

Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments over laws limiting Beshear’s powers

by Ryland Barton
June 10, 2021

The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over the legislature’s attempt to limit Gov. Andy Beshear’s emergency powers, a day before the governor scheduled coronavirus restrictions are set to expire.

Children’s theater camp will present ‘Hansel and Gretel’

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 9, 2021

The Pennyroyal Arts Council works with the Missoula Children's Theatre to offer the camp in mid-July at the Alhambra.