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Lexington Herald-Leader

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KY elementary cheerleaders' chant sparks discussion on religious expression. What to know

A Crittenden County Junior Pro Cheerleading coach called for a school district review after she said a principal objected to elementary-age cheerleaders chanting “We’re Team Jesus” during a school hallway celebration. After the coach shared her stance on social media, the district said there was a miscommunication over policies on student expression. FULL STORY: KY cheerleaders chanted in school hallway, ‘We’re team Jesus.’ Why it led to concern Here are five things to know from the story: The chant happened Monday at Crittenden County Elementary School during a walk-through honoring the third- and fourth-grade Junior Pro cheerleading squad after their first-place finish in a competition over the weekend. Coach Brittany Buell-Schneider said the chant was unplanned and started by the girls themselves. She said the principal told her, “we will never be able to do that again.” Superintendent Tonya Driver said students have the right to express personal beliefs during the school day, as long as the expression is student-led and nondisruptive. Under Kentucky law, public school students can voluntarily pray and share religious or political viewpoints in assignments, speech, literature and clothing, provided they don’t disrupt or coerce others. Driver said district and school leaders will review policies on

Crittenden County, KY · 2d

USA TODAY

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Onside kick madness! Tennessee high school football team rallies for playoff victory

Trailing by 12 at the half, Springfield (TN) needed a massive comeback to keep its postseason hopes alive on the road at Haywood Friday night. The Yellow Jackets got a fourth down stop to start the third and scored on their ensuing possession. Then their special teams unit took over. Springfield would go on to outscore Haywood 27-0 in the second half and converted on three of the five onside kick attempts sophomore kicker Jovanni Colmenares would try over the final 24 minutes of the game. They opened the second half with an unsuccessful attempt but converted on their first with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter. Four plays later, Amiron Leavell punched it in to give Springfield the lead back. More: Arizona high school football star trades tackles for electric guitar solo While the ensuing onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, Springfield's defense got a fourth-down stop, and the drive ended with another Leavell touchdown. That led to onside kick attempt number three in the half. That attempt was successful, and with 8:25 remaining in the game, the Yellow Jackets took over with a chance to put the game away. They added onto their lead with yet another Leavell touchdown

Springfield, TN · 21h

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Lindsey Wilson University Student Receives ‘A Very Pleasant Surprise’

COLUMBIA, KY. (11/13/2026) Lindsey Wilson University student Alexavier Garrott ’30 was surprised to learn that he had been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar. “I kind of assumed I didn’t get it, because they said that by June they would have the news out,” said Garrott, who is an agribusiness and sustainability and environmental studies double major from Madisonville, Kentucky.

Madisonville, KY · 1d
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Owensboro Catholic moves past Caldwell County in KHSAA playoffs

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Owensboro Catholic Aces beat Caldwell County 56-13. The Aces will face Mayfield next week in Regionals.

Owensboro, KY · 21h

yoursportsedge.com

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Maroons have tough test in Bowling Green

Coming off of a game that tested Madisonville North Hopkins’ physical and mental game on the gridiron, the Maroons will face another formidable opponent on Friday as they will travel to Bowling Green High School to take on the Purples in the second round of the Class 5A UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Tournament. While Madisonville defended its home turf against Grayson County 22-14, Bowling Green hosted Apollo and took care of the Eagles 63-38.

Bowling Green, KY · 2d

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Hopkins County Director of School Counseling selected as 2026 Outstanding School Counselor

The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will push through tomorrow evening dropping temperatures into the freezing zone. In Frankfort, State Senator Robby Mills says he is grateful that his colleagues have allowed him to continue to serve as the Majority Caucus Chair for another 2 years. In fact, the Senate Majority Caucus’ five leaders will continue serving in their current roles for the upcoming term. Senator Mills serves as the Senate Majority Caucus Chair. He says Senate President Robert Stivers has helped guide income tax reductions, pension reforms and increased funding for public education, as well as energy reliability for the Commonwealth.

Hopkins County, KY · 3d

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Owensboro Catholic is Caldwell’s ‘State Championship Game’

Caldwell County head coach Aaron McClung knows his team faces a tall task Friday night at Owensboro Catholic. But the contest also offers a lot of opportunity for the Tigers, who will look to spring an upset in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. Caldwell is 9-2 this...

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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CCHS to host 4-team basketball scrimmage Saturday

High school basketball fans will get their first opportunity to see the Christian County Tigers Saturday night. Christian County will play host to a four-team scrimmage featuring Henderson County against Marshall County at 5 p.m. and the Christian County Tigers will face Webster County at 7 p.m. Tigers’ Head Coach...

Hopkinsville, KY · 2d

wkdzradio.com

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Leaders Seek To Rename Trigg County Gymnasium As ‘Jim Wallace Arena’

A public, impassioned call from two of the district’s most decorated former coaches could lead to the renaming of Trigg County High School Gymnasium. During Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, retired skippers and noted officials Mike Wright and George Radford implored members to “seriously consider” changing the recently renovated sports facility and community heart to “Jim Wallace Arena” — forever honoring what many consider to be among Trigg County’s finest-ever citizens.

Trigg County, KY · 1d

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Trigg County Schools Gives Final Approval For Fifth Grade LifeWise Academy

Following a short Thursday night presentation and after months of consideration, Trigg County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the trial status of implementing LifeWise Academy through The Way Christian Youth Center — with programming becoming available to fifth graders beginning this January. Crossroads Fellowship Pastor Matt Shown confirmed...

Trigg County, KY · 1d

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Attucks Steering Committee to share donation campaign update

Multiple organizations are working together to restore the historic Attucks High School, and on Saturday the Attucks Revive to Thrive Steering Committee will unveil its Donor Thermometer. The school remained open for over seven decades before closing in 1988 and has since been inducted into the National Register of Historic...

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d

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Christian County Tiger Band to Perform Tuesday Before Heading to Grand Nationals

The Christian County High School Tiger Band will give the community a chance to see its “New Kids on the Block” show Tuesday night before taking it to the national stage in Indianapolis. The community performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stadium of Champions. Admission is...

Christian County, KY · 5d

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Logan County Career and Technical Center first in the state to offer metals industry program

The Logan County Career and Technical Center is the first school in the state of Kentucky to offer a program for students pursuing a career in the metals industry. It’s the first school in the state to offer students this unique opportunity. The Logan County Career and Technical Center...

Logan County, KY · 4h

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Todd Middle Student Awarded November Student of the Month, Leads School NASA Project

Todd County Middle School Student Ellery Jenkins, currently leading a school NASA project, was awarded the “Student of the Month” award at the Todd County School Board meeting Monday, Nov. 9. Middle School Principal Kim Davis says Jenkins already greatly emulates many of the characteristics the school district...

Todd County, KY · 2d

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Owensboro Innovation Academy students adapt toys for children with disabilities

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Wendell Foster, a local nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities, and Owensboro Innovation Academy are partnering again this holiday season for Rewired for Joy. According to a press release, Rewired for Joy is an innovative program that provides adapted, switch-operated toys at no cost to children...

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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ECTC Leitchfield Campus expansion celebrated with ribbon cutting

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) celebrated the $9 million expansion of its Leitchfield Campus on Friday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. ECTC faculty, staff and students and community leaders gathered to mark the historic milestone for college and workforce development. The new building includes advanced manufacturing and healthcare classrooms...

Leitchfield, KY · 1d

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Hopkinsville Community College Campus Growing As Trades Expand

Two particular programs that have seen recent blossoming success at Hopkinsville Community College: diesel technologies and CDL training. That’s according to Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Dr. Dale Leatherman, who during Thursday’s Trigg County Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch & Learn noted the school already has need of more space for growth.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d

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Meade County receives tentative approval from KHSAA to return to the 5th Region, 17th District

At the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Board of Control meeting on November 12, the Meade County School District received tentative approval to move its athletic teams back to the 5th Region from the 3rd Region. The Board directed "KHSAA staff to distribute the proposal to member schools for feedback before final consideration in January."

Meade County, KY · 1d

The Courier & Press

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Second half costs Castle football in Class 5A regional championship game

BLOOMINGTON — Talent took over in Bloomington on Friday, November 13. It began as a tight game between Castle and Bloomington South football in the IHSAA Class 5A regional championship. The Knights’ Ben Quach scored the game’s first touchdown following a goal-line stop that held the Panthers to a field goal. It was an impressive catch in the back of the end zone, and the throw from quarterback Sawyer Winsett was put in a spot where only the senior could catch it. More: Southwestern Indiana regional football scores, updates Bloomington South responded with a touchdown from quarterback Duncan Combs on a sneak that would make it 10-7. Then, Castle responded with a drive that featured multiple conversions, eventually leading to a short-yardage rushing touchdown from senior Austin Pritchard. Bloomington South offered another response from another Combs rush into the end zone. It was 17-14 at halftime. But in the second half, outside of a stop on Bloomington South’s opening drive, the Knights simply could not keep up with the No. 3 team in 5A, falling 38-14 to end their season. A tale of two halves The Panthers scored 21 on three-straight possessions in the second half: a passing touchdown to

Newburgh, IN · 21h

WEHT/WTVW

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Knights fall in 5A regional title game

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Two big first half touchdowns had the Castle Knights feeling good against Blooming South early on, but the Panthers blank the Knights the rest of the way and win it 38-14. An amazing postseason run ends in the 5A regional title game for Castle.

Newburgh, IN · 21h