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'What we have is something special.' Unshakeable defense leads Highlands football
Every fall Thursday morning before the hallways at Highlands High School are filled with students, the Bluebirds football team takes the field at David Cecil Memorial Stadium. The one-hour walkthrough to preview each week's game is part of the tradition that has carried Highlands to 23 state championships. "I think it's peaceful to get out here in the morning, just focus on football and have nothing else to worry about," senior Tommy Ferring said. ...
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.
'Those are people's lives': Field Elementary parents are calling out a dangerous crosswalk on Frankfort Avenue
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Field Elementary parents and students anxiously crossed Frankfort Ave. after the dismissal bell rang on Friday afternoon. "We've been crossing it for almost 7 years now, taking our kids to and from school," said Crescent Hill resident and mother Andrea Rothgerber. "We've been almost hit several times."
New restaurant offers sneak peek inside
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A taste of the Mediterranean is coming soon to downtown Newburgh. A new restaurant will soon open on the riverfront in the former location of The Landing. According to social media posts, Marida is expected to open sometime in September. Staff offered a look inside before the restaurant’s opening. The restaurant […]
Mayor’s Community Awards recognizes citizen’s contributions
The City of Hopkinsville hosted its inaugural Mayor’s Community Awards reception where citizens were recognized for their positive contributions on Friday. Five awards were given out recognizing the outstanding contributions of small businesses, volunteers, educators, nonprofits and city employees. Before the winners were announced, Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight shard that the evening was about more than awards, but taking a moment to thank those who go above and beyond for their community.
Big Plays Turn the Tide as Maroons Beat Caldwell 52-14
A lot can happen in 2 minutes. Caldwell County found itself driving late in the first half against Madisonville-North Hopkins with a chance to take the lead at the break. The Maroons led 16-14 but the Tigers appeared to at least be in field goal range at Tiger Stadium in Princeton.
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. ...
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...
City of Scottsville lowers property tax
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - After turning down a proposed restaurant tax, the Scottsville city council was left to decide on the annual rate for the city’s Ad Valorem tax, impacting all real and personal property within city limits. The city council voted to lower the tax, bringing it from...
Coach Craig Clayton Honored by Hopkinsville Football
Hopkinsville High School honored former head coach and current offensive coordinator Craig Clayton at halftime of Friday’s matchup with Mayfield, recognizing his hard work and dedication over two stints on the Tiger sideline. Clayton began his head coaching career at Todd County Central in 1984 before taking the reins...
Owensboro stifled on the road, falls to Bowling Green
An early season test sees the Red Devils fall to 0-2 after losing to rival-Purples. Week 2 of 44Blitz is in the books! Catch up on all the highlights and scores you missed, as Ben Thomas, Emmy Fazenbaker and John Reynolds recapped tonight's action-packed slate of games.
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.
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