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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 · 1d

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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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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 · 23h
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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 · 14h
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A virtual academy in Kentucky has had 3 years of low scores. What to know

A Kentucky school district with a virtual academy saved by state lawmakers in 2025 has now logged a third straight year of poor academic performance. Cloverport Independent’s elementary, middle and high school levels all received the state’s lowest ratings in 2024, 2025 and into 2026, though some grade levels showed modest gains this year. FULL STORY: KY lawmakers saved a virtual school. Now it has 3 straight years of bad scores Here are five key things to know from our reporting: Enrollment imbalance: Cloverport Independent has 230 in-person K-12 students, while 2,073 students attend its Kentucky Virtual Academy — about 90% of the district’s total enrollment. Latest scores: In October, 2026 results showed Cloverport elementary students remained at a “red” rating, the state’s lowest, while middle and high school levels rose slightly to “orange.” Superintendent’s response: Keith Haynes said many virtual students “were not experiencing success in traditional schools and came to us with significant academic deficits,” and told families he doesn’t believe the state’s accountability model “adequately accounts for our context.” How it stayed open: The 2025 General Assembly passed legislation barring enrollment caps on virtual academies, overriding a Kentucky Department of Education rule that would have limited virtual

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Madisonville-North Hopkins Qualifies Two Dance Teams for State Competition

Madisonville-North Hopkins will send two dance teams to the KHSAA State Dance Championships after both earned top-three finishes Saturday at the regional competition at Taylor County High School in Campbellsville. The Maroons finished second in the Pom division and third in the Hip Hop Small division, qualifying both teams for...

Madisonville, KY · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 15h

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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 · 1d

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Tigers preparing for highly ranked South Warren squad

The Christian County High School football team has started preparing for its second-round Class 6-A playoff matchup with South Warren Friday night in Bowling Green. The Spartans are ranked No. 12 overall in the state by Max Preps and are No. 2 in the Bluegrasspreps.com Class 6-A poll. It’s not...

Bowling Green, KY · 3d

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Recently reelected Henderson County Schools Board of Education member resigns

McGarrh's seat will be filled in accordance with Kentucky law and board policy.

Henderson County, KY · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 8h

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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 · 23h

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Demolition begins on portion of historic Attucks High School, restoration comes next

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Miranda Construction and HCL Demolition started removing the back portion of the historic Attucks High School building on Monday. Demolishing the rear section is a planned first step in the Attucks Revive to Thrive initiative to restore Hopkinsville’s first and only Black high school, which was built in 1916, according to a news release.

Hopkinsville, KY · 3d

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West Jessamine Lady Colts star commits to WKU

West Jessamine's Claire Marshall made history Thursday, becoming the first Lady Colt to sign with a Division I program.

Nicholasville, 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 · 1d

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Trigg County An Important Part Of HCC’s Student Fabric

Since 1965, Hopkinsville Community College has played its role education thousands of the students and service members of south western Kentucky and the Pennyrile — turning college-age and non-traditional attendees toward skills, trades and educational pathways across the world. And that’s certainly been true for Trigg County. During...

Trigg County, 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 · 9h

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Local News: Thursday, November 12th, 2026

The Mt. Vernon High School Performing Arts Department is inviting the community to experience a beloved literary classic as students prepare to present Little Women tonight through Saturday. Based on a classic novel, Little Women tells the story of the four March sisters as they navigate growing up, chase their dreams, and discover the importance of family, love, and sisterhood. The heartwarming production features a student cast who have been working hard to bring this timeless story to life on stage. Performances will be held at the Mt. Vernon High School Performing Arts Center, with showtimes scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. There are two performances on Saturday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Families, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend and show their support for Mt Vernon High School's student performers. For tickets and additional information, scan the QR code on the official production flyer.

Posey County, IN · 1d