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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. ...
Logan County Sheriff’s Office looking for woman involved in car break-in
AUBURN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a person of interest involved in a car break-in. The incident happened at the post office in Auburn, according to the LCSO Facebook page. The agency said the woman attempted to use one of multiple stolen...
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...
The legacy of Lexington actress Alex Simpson
(WKYT) - When visitors step inside the new home of the Lexington Theatre Company on Alexandria Drive, they may notice a silver-colored plaque on the wall with a sketch of a young lady smiling. Below her picture on the plaque, it proclaims, “The Alex Theatre, lovingly named in honor of...
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.
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...
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...
Corvette Caravan continues with Dinner and Dancing
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Corvette celebrations continue as the National Corvette Museum celebrates their 30th anniversary. Friday, tons of people gathered at the Sloan Convention Center to celebrate with Dinner and Dancing. The event included hundreds of Corvette lovers, a plated dinner and live music by Bueler’s Day Off.
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