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Candidates have until Friday, Jan. 9, to turn their paperwork into the Secretary of State’s office.

The first meal under a new Dinner Church director will be served on Jan. 8

State highway officials said the highway closure could last up to two days from the time of the derailment Tuesday morning.

As lawmakers head into the 2026 legislative session, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says his top priorities include retaining state agriculture employees, expanding school nutrition efforts and advancing “food as medicine” initiatives — while also weighing the uncertain impact of recent federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. In an end-of-year interview, Shell also reflects on his work with foster youth and confirms he plans to seek reelection.

Tips for celebrating New Year's Eve in Hopkinsville range from a walk in the woods to rib-sticking take-home meals or a high-end dinner.

Beyond passing a two-year state budget, the GOP supermajority of the Kentucky General Assembly plans to advance bills addressing education, data centers, immigration and housing in the 2026 session.

A grant-funded effort seeks to clear invasive plants and support habitat for native species.

The National Weather Service warning indicates Hopkinsville and surrounding areas could experience wind gusts up to 40 mph late Sunday and early Monday.

This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that help fish thrive.

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia struck the last penny on Nov. 12, but pennies were already scarce at that time.

The Christmas Day lunch is for anyone in the community “who may be feeling lonely, struggling or simply in need of fellowship.”