News Archives

LBL considering smartphone app following public input

by WKMS
July 4, 2019

Officials hope to develop informative, downloadable apps that would allow visitors to take self-guided tours.

Kentucky coal country turning to solar energy

by Sydney Boles
July 3, 2019

Stagnating wages, growing utility bills, and rising housing costs have caused more residents in rural coal country to look to solar power.

Knights of Columbus seeking sponsors for Sept. 7 golf scramble

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 2, 2019

Sponsors make a $100 donation and have their name and logo displayed at one hole on the course and at the leader board.

McConnell bill to raise tobacco age to 21 passes first hurdle

by Melissa Patrick
July 2, 2019

Proponents of raising the legal age to buy tobacco to 21 say McConnell's bill doesn't go far enough but add it could be the opening bid to change.

Crane crew removes old elevator through third-floor roof of McCoy building

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 1, 2019

The elevator for the three-story building that previously housed J.C. Penney apparently had not been used in decades.

Leadership Hopkinsville Alumni spruce up Founders Square

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 29, 2019

Volunteers cleaned out plant beds, set new flowers and added mulch in the Adopt-A-Spot location at Ninth and Main streets.

Bevin, Beshear both set to appear at Fancy Farm

by Ryland Barton
June 29, 2019

Gov. Matt Bevin and his Democratic challengers, Attorney General Andy Beshear, will share the stage Aug. 3 at Fancy Farm.

‘Heartland’ author, W.Va. journalist critique media portrayal of rural America

by The Rural Blog
June 29, 2019

There's a vast difference between what urban residents and some news media believe is happening in rural communities and what actual is happening in those communities.

Here’s where to find a good fireworks show in Hopkinsville and nearby

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 28, 2019

Hopkinsville's Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show is Thursday evening at Ruff Park. Food trucks will begin serving at 6:30 p.m.

Drag queen bingo star Miss RooBee draws fans to brewery

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 27, 2019

Brewery employee Roger Tison wanted to recognize Pride month, in support of the LGBT community, with a night drag queen bingo.

Standard plans to retire as Human Relations Commission director in January

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 26, 2019

Bernard Standard has led the Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission since 1990. A native of Memphis, he moved to Hopkinsville in 1978 to work for a loan company.

Rural homelessness a growing but often hidden problem

by The Rural Blog
June 26, 2019

Homeless rural people are more likely to be unsheltered, or sleeping outside or in tents, and camps of unsheltered people face serious health threats.