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Muhlenberg County receives money for fairground upgrades

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) recently awarded $721,141.45 in grants to nine county fairs to support new construction and renovation projects, and one of those was within the Tri-State. Officials say Muhlenberg County received $95,000 for track bleachers, concrete and gravel, site work, fencing and installation. According to the KDA, […]

Muhlenberg County, KY · 2d

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Operation 369 raises $40,930 to help trooper’s sons keep his truck

Don Franklin dealership announced via social media that Operation 369 raised $40,930 to support the family of fallen Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. The dealership said the money will pay off his truck so his sons can keep it as a lasting memory of their father. The fundraiser exceeded...

Warren County, KY · 1d

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 2d

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Owensboro Health breaks ground on new facility in Hartford

HARTFORD, Ky. (WFIE) - Work is officially underway on a new place for Ohio County residents to access health care services. Owensboro Health celebrated the groundbreaking of its new healthplex facility. The plan is to build a nearly 12,000-square-foot building that will bring primary care, specialty care, lab services and...

Hartford, KY · 2d

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PeADD Aging and Independent Living director spotlights agency services, obstacles

The Pennnyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living focuses on the wellbeing of senior citizens, and Agency Director Amanda Stokes spotlighted the services they offer as well as some obstacles they are facing at Thursday’s Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club meeting. The agency operates in Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston,...

Hopkinsville, KY · 7d

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Kentucky Woman Turns 100 and Demands Military-Inspired Nickname

100-year-old Kentucky native Ann Pfisterer has a unique nickname request.

Warren County, KY · 2d

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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 · 1d

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E. Hofmann Packaging Building taking shape

The Madisonville police are out with the details about the arrest of a person on Badgett Lane riding an electric bicycle with no front or rear lights . The officer also noticed Susan Black had the smell of alcohol, and appeared to be under its influence. After getting permission to do a search, Black was placed under arrest after the officer located a baggie of suspected meth, part of a pill thought to be a Lortab, and another pill thought to be Alprazolam.

Madisonville, KY · 3d

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Todd County Grand Jury Hands Down Seven Indictments

The Todd County Grand Jury handed down several indictments during its November session last week. Ernest D. Woodson, of Guthrie, was indicted on multiple counts of wanton endangerment, 1st-degree discharge of a firearm – relating to an incident involving four individuals – alongside charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place, 2nd-degree disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. The Guthrie Police Department made the arrest. Woodson is out on an ROR summons.

Todd County, KY · 2d

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Century old pipe increases costs of storm water drainage updates in Madisonville

They can’t build the new humane society building in Madisonville fast enough. The much smaller Dulin Street facility is over capacity. It’s being used due to the April 2025 tornado that greatly damaged the Lafoon Trail location. Meanwhile, adoptions are leaning heavily on the website. No appointments are needed. You can also read about the plan to raise over 2-million dollars to fund the new building. The website address is hopkinscountyhumanesociety.com.

Madisonville, 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 · 1d

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Madisonville’s Kentucky Sports Factory named in Sports Destination Management magazine

The Kentucky Sports Factory in Madisonville has earned a spot in in “Sports Destination Management”, as a 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. According to a news release, the Queen of Kentucky Volleyball Tournament was among the winners, which was produced in cooperation with Madisonville. That event brought athletes, families and fans to Hopkins County, and generated an estimated $505,000 in economic impact.

Madisonville, KY · 2d

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Pet of the Day: Benny

For your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, meet Benny!. Benny is a one-year-old border collie mix that is full of energy!. Whether it’s chasing tennis balls, playing with toys, or enjoying long walks, Benny is always ready for his next adventure. The...

Morgantown, KY · 1d

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Hopkins County Central Dance Team Wins Regional Title, Qualifies Two Squads for State

Hopkins County Central’s High Voltage dance team continued its success at the KHSAA regional dance competition Saturday, winning the Pom division championship and finishing second in Hip Hop Large at Taylor County High School in Campbellsville. The Storm won the Pom division with a score of 85.73, finishing 6.88...

Campbellsville, KY · 3d

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City of Madisonville unveils new monument honoring local veterans

The Madisonville Veterans Memorial was filled with citizens Sunday afternoon for the unveiling of a monument honoring local Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees. Ceremony attendees were welcomed by Hopkins County Judge Executive Jack Whitfield Jr., who is no stranger to the military being a United States Air Force veteran. He says veterans made sacrifices that took them away from their families and believes veterans should be honored for every day citizens are able to enjoy their freedoms.

Madisonville, KY · 3d

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Former GCHS cross country star Jackson Crume qualifies for NAIA Cross Country Nat’l Championships

A former Grayson County High School cross country/track star has qualified for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Championships. Jackson Crume, a junior at Union Commonwealth University (UCU) in Barbourville, became the first athlete from the school to qualify for cross country national championship competition since 2007. Crume,...

Grayson County, KY · 1d

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Todd County Central Senior Recognized During VFW Post 1913 Veterans Day Ceremony

A conversation with an Army veteran gave Todd County Central High School senior Ada Monroe a new appreciation for the freedoms she has enjoyed throughout her life; an experience she shared Wednesday during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at VFW Post 1913. Monroe was recognized as the local winner of...

Todd County, KY · 1d

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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 · 20h

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Todd County high schooler wins local Voices of Democracy Essay Contest

To honor those who have served in the armed forces on Veterans Day, the winner of this year’s Voice of Democracy Essay Contest read her essay at the Hopkinsville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1913 sharing how a conversation with a veteran impacted how she views the rights and liberties she was born with.

Todd County, KY · 1d

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