Volunteers sought for headstone cleaning at Vine Street Cemetery
The first of three Tombstone Tuesday events, organized by the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, will be May 20.
FEMA offers service to help recover important family items
The agency’s Save Your Treasures Program trains victims on how to save important personal items like photos, books, documents or textiles.
Kentucky school officials ask to extend federal COVID relief payouts for planned projects
Christian County Public Schools is among 13 districts included in the request.
Neil Diamond tribute concert Saturday at Alhambra Theatre
Tickets for the concert — which is the last show in the Live at the Alhambra Series — are $50.
Politicians jockey for a bit of the spotlight at the Kentucky Derby
Making the rounds at the world-famous horse race is a chance for politicians to be seen ‘like less of a politician.’
Nearly all Kentucky public schools sign compliance form with Trump’s view on civil rights
One superintendent said she signed the form “with great disgust and sadness.”
Murray State officials, staff, community welcome incoming president Ron Patterson at event
Patterson will be the school’s 15th president – and its first Black president.
A mental health question saved two lives. Learn how to ask.
Everyday people — even those without medical training — can provide a lifeline to those who find themselves in the darkest of places, says a University of Kentucky professor.
Hopkinsville Community College offers free summer program for new high school grads
The Summer Bridge Program aims to help smooth the transition to college, and it offers a chance to earn 6 credit hours.
Murray State announces proposed tuition hike alongside compensation increases
The university’s budget calls for a 4.2% tuition hike, along with increases of 2.5% for campus housing and 3.6% for dining.
Rural living: It’s cheaper, roomier, has great views, and residents can grow their own food
A survey by Ipsos found that 42% of people have either moved or thought about moving since March 2020, and rural areas, small and mid-size cities were their top choices.”
Kentucky’s average public school teacher pay ranks 42nd in the nation, education group says
This year, Kentucky ranks 42nd in the nation for average public school teacher pay at $58,325 despite a 3.6% increase from the previous year. The national average teacher salary is $72,030, according to the 2025 data.
