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A disconcerting look at open government on the 50th anniversary of Watergate

by Amye Bensenhaver
June 23, 2022

Open government advocate Amye Bensenhaver says future Kentuckians might look on this period as a time when the state's sunshine laws were dismantled.

It was Greek to me

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 21, 2022

A good trivia contest, like the one that benefits the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile, runs on knowledge, and competitive energy.

Pennyrile Electric receives nearly $14 million for internet service expansion

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 20, 2022

More than 5,500 homes and businesses could receive high-speed internet in Christian, Caldwell, Lyon, Todd and Trigg counties.

Christian County communities receiving $1.2M in second round of COVID relief money

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 16, 2022

Crofton, LaFayette, Oak Grove and Pembroke are among 360 Kentucky communities receiving an allocation.

Big Read grant awarded to Pennyroyal Arts Council

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 16, 2022

The $20,000 grant will help the arts council and several partners host dozens of activities around a community read of the novel "There, There."

Leadership class creates outdoor gathering space for Grace and Mercy residents

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 15, 2022

The new space, with seating, landscaping, a swing and a mural, will give residents a place to visit with relatives.

Downtown deli will shift to a food truck business

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 15, 2022

Southern Belle Deli at Fifth and Main streets will close at the end of June.

Doug Wilcox secures Ward 7 nomination in court ruling

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 15, 2022

The May 17 primary race between Doug Wilcox and Mark Graham was in limbo because a software error resulted in 109 ineligible ballots being cast.

Armentrout’s series debut ‘From Blood and Ash’ offers mix of romance, action and mystery

by Sydney Hill
June 13, 2022

The fantasy novel is set in a world governed by rival kingdoms and subjects that live in fear of dangerous outside forces, writes Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library's Sydney Hill.

LBL plans to fund tornado recovery through tree salvage

by Lily Burris
June 13, 2022

It's estimated that 3,200 acres were damaged in the north end of LBL around Lyon County and about 3,500 acres were damaged at the south end in Stewart County, Tennessee.

Pembroke still facing long road to recovery after December tornado

by Dustin Wilcox
June 12, 2022

Some Pembroke residents are still dislocated, including a few households have relocated to state-provided campers.

Ballot positions drawn for nonpartisan races in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 9, 2022

Positions were drawn for two school board races and for city races in Oak Grove, Pembroke, Crofton and LaFayette.