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Health First Announces New Medical Clinic in the City of Clay
CLAY, Ky. (WEVV)— Health First Community Health Center has announced construction on a new, replacement medical clinic in the city of Clay. The nearly 5,000 square foot facility will be located on Hearin Street, next to United Community Bank. With the additional space, Health First will expand access to...
Excitement grows for Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration
PADUCAH — The kickoff of Paducah's Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration is just days away. This year's theme is "Heroes Among Us: Salute to Service." The local holiday is a chance to remember when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached western Kentucky, Aug. 8, and enslaved people were freed.
Care Power Hour at T.J. Health Pavilion aims to make impact
GLASGOW, Ky.- The second annual Care Power Hour is making an impact, where T.J. Samson is breaking barriers to ensure that everyone experiences the care they need. Dozens gathered for a Care Power Hour at T.J. Regional Health, honoring Geraldine Flowers Glass and opening the community up to different resources available for any patient who undergoes any form of treatment.
One local teacher creates children's book on mental health
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) - The school bells will ring in less than a month and for one local school therapist, she remains engaged helping kids with their mental health. Kaitlyn Marks is entering her second year at Grapevine Elementary School in Madisonville, and she has learned many ways to make each learning session with a child unique.
Water main break reported on KY 136 in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A water main break has been reported on KY 136 near the riverport area in Henderson. A press release obtained by Eyewitness News says the Henderson Water Utility is repairing a 10″ water main. Officials have not said how long it will take for the main to be fixed. They also […]
High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project Launched in Lyon County
Various agencies and local leaders gathered in Eddyville Friday morning to launch the High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project to enhance safety and save lives in Lyon County. Deputy Director Ryan Fisher of the Kentucky Department of Highway Safety highlighted the success of the program’s seat belt initiative, which has been effective across the Commonwealth based on a pilot project in 2023. He mentioned that in Lyon County, the objective of the High Five Rural Seat Belt Program is to increase safety and save lives.
Newman is awarded Rotary’s ‘Hometown Hero’
City of Henderson City Manager Buzzy Newman said he was a bit suspicious of what could occur at Thursday’s Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City and County when he saw best friends, Mark and Jamie Mattingly, at the event. His grandson, Willy, up from his home...
Next stop, Paris: UofL Cardinals punch tickets to summer Olympics
LOUISVILLE — Several University of Louisville Cardinals are taking flight to France for the 2024 Summer Olympics, including a history-making track and field athlete. Senior Jayden Ulrich is the first Cardinal track and field athlete to represent the U.S. at the Olympics. She will compete in the women’s discus throw.
Food assistance program shifting to Scottsville Church of Christ as need grows
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) has announced a pivotal change in its efforts to combat food insecurity in Allen County. True Gospel Fellowship Church, a longstanding partner since 1998, is transitioning its food assistance programs to Scottsville Church of Christ to better meet the community’s growing needs.
'I’ve never felt this kind of stress and pressure': Mark Stoops makes very strong statement on NIL, transfer portal
Mark Stoops is never one to shy away from sharing his opinion and the Kentucky football coach certainly did as it pertains to NIL and the transfer portal. Last week at SEC Media Day, Stoops made it known just how 'stressful' he feels with the current landscape of college football.
Fort Campbell soldier charged with selling secrets to China plans to plead guilty
Korbein Schultz, the Fort Campbell sergeant accused of selling U.S. military secrets to China, has decided to plead guilty, a newly filed court document shows. Schultz' attorney, federal public defender Mary Kathryn Harcombe, filed a motion Friday morning to set a hearing for him to change his plea, writing that Schultz "has decided to change his plea of not guilty to a plea of guilty pursuant to an agreement with the government." ...
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