News

Making nods to Martha Layne Collins, Lt Gov. Coleman promises to put 'people over politics.'
Coleman Gov Announcement
The exhibition, open until the end of May, features a variety of quilting styles and techniques.
central fire station quilt
Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes of several health bills — including Medicaid changes and oversight measures — while advancing a slate of new laws and studies aimed at reshaping health care access, costs and workforce challenges statewide.
Kentucky-capitol
Blackford fills the editor role as the Lantern’s founding editor, Jamie Lucke, retires.
Linda Blackford
The informal group meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Pennyroyal Area Museum.
bell hooks mural
The impeachment petition to remove Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine remains open despite the legislative session ending, as the House referred it to an investigative committee.
Election Day
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to enter. The deadline is May 29.
I voted Ky 2025
Postmaster General David Steiner outlined possible "drastic measures," including reducing service days from 6 to 5, dropping "unprofitable routes," and closing some smaller post offices.
postal truck
The Thin Blue Run is planned to raise awareness and money for Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 
Hopkinsville police station
The courthouse could reopen Monday, depending on the extent of repairs needed to make the main floor safe for the public.
trash container in front of christian county courthouse
A sweeping housing bill stalled in the final hours of Kentucky’s legislative session, as disputes over short-term rental regulations derailed efforts to address the state’s growing affordability crisis.
IMG_2033-2048x1536
The participating venues are Camo Caravan, The Mixer, Hopkinsville Brewing Co. and The Crusty Pig.
entertainment district sign