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Fourth ‘Hoptown Idol’ Looking For Local Talent
For the fourth straight year, Hoptown Idol is back on the calendar to celebrate and showcase homegrown talent and entertainment on the Founder’s Square stage. Video entries for the singing contest are currently being accepted here for one winner to take home $500 cash and a two-hour recording session at ARC Exhibit Studios in Hopkinsville.
Gov. Beshear reappoints Owensboro woman to the SCAAC
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Beshear has reappointed an Owensboro woman to a council. Jana Francis of Owensboro was reappointed as a member of the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) to serve for a term expiring October 4, 2025. Francis is the director of assessment for Daviess County Public Schools and represents assessment […]
The Moving Wall comes to Oak Grove to honor Vietnam veterans | PHOTOS
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) –The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., stretches nearly all the way around the American Legion Post 233 building in Oak Grove. It is on display Labor Day weekend from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. According to...
Over 2,000 people without power in Owensboro after storm
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Over 2,000 people are without power in Owensboro after a storm went through the area. OMU reported 2,013 outages on Saturday afternoon. Eyewitness News meteorologists say a storm with lightning and gusty winds came through the area Saturday morning. Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.
Marlon Harbin leads St. Xavier to win; Connor Hodge delivers for Christian Academy; more
Connor Hodge passed for 234 yards and four touchdowns and also rushed for a score to lead the host Christian Academy football team to a 35-7 victory over Heritage Hills (Indiana) on Friday. Hodge completed 18 of 28 passes and also rushed for 55 yards on eight carries. Trey Cotton was the top receiver...
NKY Round-Up: Cooper rolls
Offense was the theme tonight as several teams lit up the Kentucky scoreboard. Cooper continued their strong rise as a program and Ryle stayed undefeated in our NKY Round-Up. Two of the better offenses in Kentucky went to battle as Beechwood and Campbell County went to battle on Friday night. The Tigers and Camels showed off their athletes and precision in their offensive gameplans. Camels quarterback Lucas Anthrop backed up his week one performance as he hooked up with tight end Garyn Jackson for a pair of scores in the first half. Jackson also had two interceptions to help the Camels defense.
Against the Grain’s Public House bids farewell to the Highlands
In a statement at Facebook, Against the Grain explains the decision to close Public House by Against the Grain (1576 Bardstown Rd.), AtG’s Highlands extension, formerly Cumberland Brews (see below). AtG’s mothership at Louisville Slugger Field and its production brewery remain up and running. To our valued community,
Kentucky high school football scores: Louisville-area KHSAA live updates from Week 2
It's Week 2 of the Kentucky high school football season, and the KHSAA schedule features some exciting early-season matchups. Class 6A defending state champion Trinity defeated Frederick Douglass tonight in Lexington in a rematch of a 2023 state semifinal, which the Shamrocks also won. ...
Caroline’s Carts Now Available at Owensboro Wal-Marts Make Shopping More Accessible
A couple of months ago, a friend of mine made a social media post about shopping with their child. It brought awareness to a topic that some folks may not ever think of. Shopping inclusivity. Sometimes kiddos don't understand the importance of staying close to their parents in busy stores like super markets or crowded places.
David Arquette Appearing in Louisville for ‘Scream’ Screening
When I attended WKU, the Downing University Center or DUC would show advanced screenings of movies. They would show up a few weeks before they were released in theaters. Little did we know, that one advanced screening would be unforgettable, the 1996 horror classic Scream. Unless you are absolutely scared...
Lexington residents share excitement, concerns after groundbreaking of new grocery store
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington city leaders attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Kroger Friday morning. The Kroger will be located on Newtown Springs near Newtown Pike and Citation Boulevard. The grocery store is slated to be 123,00 feet and add hundreds of jobs to the city. WKYT spoke...
Louisville Fringe Fest Returns This September With Unique, Edgy Performances
Louisville Fringe Fest, a festival dedicated to showcasing new, off beat, and non-traditional theater, is back for the sixth year in a row, this time in partnership with the Actors Theatre of Louisville.
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