Al Cross: Elected Republicans fear Trump, Musk, money and voters
GOP members of Congress, including some from Kentucky, follow House leadership advice to note have in-person, town-hall meetings that could put them on the defensive, writes columnist Al Cross.
Trust the process? Kentucky GOP speeds bills through near session’s end, over objections
The Kentucky General Assembly’s Republican supermajority sped more than 100 bills to passage ahead of the governor’s veto period. Some of the most contentious measures were heavily amended before the public could give their input, or even read them.
bell hooks Book Club to meet April 21 at Hopkinsville museum
The book club, open to anyone interested in learning more about bell hooks, is discussing “All About Love: New Visions.”
Constance Alexander to lead virtual poetry writing workshop on April 1
The workshop kicks off the WKMS observance of National Poetry Month and comes with an invitation to also read an original poem on the station.
Hopkinsville mayor’s office accepting City Diplomat Program applications
The deadline to submit an application is April 18.
The U.S. isn’t ready for another pandemic, but it could happen anyway. As bird flu spreads, the threat grows.
The U.S. government had a brief window to act and contain the virus in the spring of 2024, when bird flu surfaced in a small number of dairy cows.
‘Life and death’: Beshear vetoes GOP ‘clarification’ of Kentucky’s abortion ban
The Republican-controlled General Assembly can override Democrat Beshear’s veto when lawmakers return to Frankfort Thursday and Friday following the veto period.
Faith leaders ask Beshear to veto measure moving 10 Commandments monument to capitol
More than 90 faith leaders are asking Governor Beshear to veto a House joint resolution that would move a 10 Commandments monument from a Fraternal Order of Eagles post in Hopkinsville to the grounds of the state capitol.
Hopkinsville to seek open-carry alcohol license for downtown district
Bars and restaurants will be able to sell drinks that customers can take outside and into other establishments that are also licensed through the Downtown Entertainment District.
Hello Spring Festival bringing food, entertainment and vendors to Virginia Park
The festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29.
Garden and Outdoor Living Expo slated April 11-12 in Hopkinsville
The Christian County Master Gardener Association hosts the expo at the Cooperative Extension Service Expo Center on Pembroke Road.
Hopkinsville nonprofit looks to renovate century-old school building into community center
Men 2 Be acquired the shuttered structure from the Crispus Attucks Community Association last year.
