At least 19 dead as tornadoes, severe storms tear through Kentucky

The Southeastern Kentucky cities of London and Somerset appear to be especially hard hit by tornadic damage.
Consolidated high school is a year out, but a new mascot and executive principal are set

District officials introduced Ken Carver, who will be the executive principal at Christian County High School, at a press conference Thursday, and they revealed a new Tiger mascot for the school.
Kentucky bill to give more support to kinship caregivers in limbo. Who’s to blame?

The Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill 151 with bipartisan support. More than a year later, it still hasn’t been implemented. While the state says they don’t have the funds to implement, lawmakers say their spending proves otherwise.
Will Medicaid changes ‘heal or hurt?’ Kentuckians disagree in Louisville debate

The federal-state Medicaid program pays for almost 1 in 3 Kentuckians’ health care.
Wade Family Gymnasium nearly complete at Hopkinsville Boys and Girls Club

Tommy Wade, a Hopkinsville High School Hall of Fame athlete and retired collegiate basketball coach, funded the renovation in memory of his parents.
Flood victims eligible for SBA loans; local recovery office opens in Hopkinsville

Representatives of SBA, FEMA and Red Cross have temporary offices at the Murray State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus.
bell hooks Book Club studying ‘All About Love’

The book club, open to anyone interested discussing bell hooks’ writing, will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 19.
Information sessions set for Hopkinsville residents facing flood-related property repairs

Local officials will offer information about building and floodplain permits needed for repairing or rebuilding flood-damaged structures.
US Senate candidate Pamela Stevenson slates Hopkinsville stop

Stevenson will meet voters at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Carnegie Library on Liberty Street.
Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials plans state summit in Hopkinsville

The summit is Thursday and Friday at the Pioneer Memorial Complex.
Kentucky’s Republican senators are key voices opposing Trump on tariffs

As tariffs and trade deals seem to change and shift day by day, Kentucky businesses are scrambling to figure out a strategy. Meanwhile, a few of Kentucky’s federal lawmakers have been some of the most outspoken conservative opposition to the president’s economic platform.
Local students earn top 2 honors in Congressional Art Competition

Christian County High School students Lily Hughes and Catherine Poland both won for race horse themed artwork.