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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.
Kentucky is getting another Publix. Here's where it'll be
Publix Super Markets has announced a lease was signed for a new store to open in Owensboro, Ky., continuing the chain's surge across the state after opening Kentucky's first Publix in Louisville earlier this year. The Florida-based grocery store chain announced the new store in a press release on Tuesday. ...
Horses bring hope to Lexington prison
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – It’s a mission 43 years strong at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. The Kentucky organization has spent the past several decades helping people through the power of horses. Pat Kline, executive director of Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, says, “The essence of us...
Whooping cough reported at Christian County High School, medical checks advised
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On Aug. 28 the Christian County Health Department informed parents of Christian County High School students that a case of whooping cough was reported at the school, and other students may have been exposed. The health department advises that if students have a...
Bardstown Road brewery closes five years after opening. Here's what we know
A Bardstown Road brewery staple has closed its doors. Against the Grain Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road, opened in 2019 — just before the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered restaurants and bars nationwide. In a Facebook post, the brewery said of the closing: "The timing of our lease renewal, coupled with the changing landscape of the...
Bell County claws back against tough Boyd County team
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT)— Eastern Kentucky Bell County Head football coach Dudley Hilton is known for his hard-nosed and persistent teams on the gridiron throughout Kentucky. Friday night, his bobcats showed those traits in a battle against Boyd County. Early in the first, Bell County faced a 14-point deficit.
Eagles Shine at Thundering Herd Invite Despite Extreme Heat
Morehead State's women's cross country team finished second at the Thundering Herd Invitational despite blistering temperatures over 100 degrees. The Eagle women had three top-10 individual finishes, while the men's team placed third overall, just three points from second. Marshall dominated both races, especially the women's event, maintaining a solid lead. Conditions were so severe that 10 of the women's participants withdrew or dropped out, five from MSU. Notably, fifth-year runners Laikin Tarlton and Jacob Vogelpohl led their teams, with both finishing third in their respective races.
John Hines wins first home game at South Laurel
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - John Hines coached his first home game at South Laurel on Friday when the Cardinals hosted Wayne Mills and the Knox Central Panthers. In the first quarter, Panther Johnathan Hobbs threw a lateral pass to Coleman Spencer who ran the ball down the sidelines for 42 yards. That run set up Hobbs to score off a quarterback keeper, pulling Knox Central ahead 7-6.
Kade Elam comes up huge, throws for five TDs, runs for another during Redhounds win over North Hardin
LANCASTER — Corbin’s Kade Elam showed why he’s considered one of the best quarterbacks in the state after throwing for more than 250 yards and five touchdowns while also running for a score to lead the Redhounds to a 52-25 win over North Hardin. The win improved...
Facing 'extended closure,' owners of Louisville fried chicken restaurant launch GoFundMe campaign
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The owners of a popular Louisville fried chicken restaurant said this week they need to raise tens of thousands of dollars "in one of the most challenging moments we've ever faced." Jason McCollum and Aenith Sananikone McCollum, owners of Chik'n & Mi at Mellwood Avenue and...
Pennyrile Electric and HES Customers To Feel TVA Rate Increase In October
Pennyrile Electric customers will feel the effects of a TVA rate increase when they pay their electric bills in October. Pennyrile Electric Vice-President of Member Services Brent Gilkey says TVA’s recent announcement of a 5.25% wholesale rate increase, to fund ongoing construction and energy development, will be reflected on Pennyrile Electric member’s bills beginning October 1st. In addition, Gilkey says there will also be an increase to the monthly customer charge in the amount of $3.00 to aid Pennyrile Electric in recovering rising fixed costs. The average monthly residential bill will have an overall increase of $7.00 – $8.00, depending on usage.
Barbeque Shack Too Possibly Reopening In September
Barbeque Shack Too owner Mindy Hargrove says the popular restaurant in Herndon could reopen for business as early as September 12th. Hargove says the roof of the pit area collapsed as the result of the fire Wednesday, with the dining area sustaining major smoke and water damage. She adds the fire apparently began as they were cooking meat on the pits to sell on Thursday. Hargrove owns the business, with the building owned by Knockum Hill Barbeque founder Will Hargrove. Hargrove says they are currently waiting on the insurance adjusters to finish their work and turn the building back over to them before they can begin working on a temporary plan to reopen.
City passes ordinance and solidifies opportunities for homeless population
Louisville has had a difficult history with homelessness, seeing a continuous increase in homelessness rates over the last year and a lack of shelters and housing options. However, the city and its officials have begun to construct ideas and ordinances to combat the issue. On Aug. 8, Metro Council unanimously passed a new ordinance that will require businesses to accept job applications with shelters or other temporary housing facilities in an applicant’s address line. This removes one of the many hurdles the homeless population faces.
COLUMN: Kentucky football may be better on paper, but worse in record
The 2024-25 Kentucky football roster is one that has seen improvement on all sides of the ball, seeing new talent join the offense and defense, but the question remains: Will the final record reflect that?. With new additions from top to bottom, one would think the roster improvements will lead...
HC, Harlan elementary runners dominate race in Pineville
The Harlan County and Harlan elementary cross country teams had outstanding performances Tuesday at Pineville. Harlan County’s girls and boys teams won their races with 30 and 36 points, respectively. Harlan finished second overall in both the boys race (48 points) and the girls race (80 points). “We were...
Two early Jackson TDs propel Rockets to win over Pineville
The Pineville Mountain Lions continued their early swing of 3A competition with a 41-14 loss to Rockcastle County Friday night at Union Commonwealth University. The 2-0 Rockets jumped out to a blistering 28-0 lead after the first quarter and coasted the rest of the way for the victory. Rockcastle running...
A look inside the St. Jude Dream Home in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Open house tours for the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home are underway and the giveaway special is two weeks away. The house value is estimated at $395,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 2,100 sqft. Sweets Design Build, Inc. has donated time and...
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