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A bipartisan Kentucky bill aimed at curbing addictive social media features for children passed the House unanimously but died in the Senate after Meta ramped up lobbying against it.

The executive order, which Trump signed, directs government agencies to promote holistic farming practices that rely on natural land rehabilitation over chemicals.

Here's a look at the lives of 20 American patriots who settled here and helped establish Christian County.

Local observances begin with a Pennyrile Area Community Band concert on Thursday and continue with a big fireworks show Saturday at the fairgrounds.

About 42,000 Kentuckians have lost SNAP benefits since the implementation of House Resolution 1, increasing pressure on food banks, churches and local economies.

The National Weather Service HeatRisk tool puts Hopkinsville at Level 4, the most extreme category during a heat warning, most of the week.

Numerous activities are planned at the Kentucky Historical Society. A fireworks show set to music will wrap up the event.

The Chair Project raised $3,680 for Sanctuary Inc. as bidders packed Hopkinsville Brewing Co. to claim creatively remade chairs, benches and stools, while Hoptown Chronicle honored the winners of its companion chair-themed haiku contest.

In a social media post late Saturday night, Gov. Andy Beshear said three people had died in Madison County and one in Jackson County.

The mural was installed Friday outside WB Express, a carry-out restaurant at Fifth and Main streets. Two smaller painted pieces were installed in front of the Alhambra Theatre.

Hoptown Chronicle announces the winning entries, honorable mentions and selected submissions from its 2026 Chair Project haiku contest.

Kentucky is among just nine states that won’t be required to match a portion of federal SNAP benefit costs under a 2025 law tying state payments to benefit error rates.