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Local HRC, museum invites the community to Eighth of August celebration
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, however, slaves in Western Kentucky were not freed until nearly eight months later on a day now recognized as the Eighth of August, a regional emancipation holiday. In Hopkinsville, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Human Rights Commission is partnering with the Pennyroyal Area...
Brice Long Back-2-Back Foundation celebrates successful benefit concert
Brice Long’s Back-2-Back Foundation celebrated its 20-year anniversary at their annual benefit concert which raised $107,750 to help local families. The foundation held its annual fundraising concert Saturday at the Alhambra Theater. The concert was headlined by country music band McBride & The Ride, and featured an opening by Long performing an acoustic set of his hit songs. The Alhambra was packed, and Long described it as “a phenomenal night of music.”
Gas prices tumble in west central Kentucky
Gas prices in west central Kentucky this week fell eight cents to an average price of $3.19 per gallon according to AAA. Prices ranged in the region from a low of $2.96 in Owensboro, to a high of $3.60 in Louisville. The average price per gallon in Paducah this week...
Beshear had 'good conversation' with Harris, campaign manager confirms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ended speculations Monday about his interest in becoming the Democratic presidential nominee after endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. But he remains a viable option as Harris' running mate. Eric Hyers, Beshear’s campaign manager, confirmed Monday that the governor and the vice president spoke on Sunday, but...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Wanted Tennessee man arrested in Logan County
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - A man wanted out of Tennessee was arrested in Logan County on Friday evening following a high-speed chase and a foot pursuit. Around 5 p.m. Friday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle matching the description of one used in an alleged prior shoplifting at Farmer’s Home Furniture in Russellville, according to a citation obtained by WBKO.
Bourbon & Beyond announces culinary lineup for September festival in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Celebrity chefs are cooking up something new for this year's Bourbon & Beyond. Organizers released the culinary and bourbon lineup for this year's festival on Monday. It will be led by Louisville Chef Edward Lee, along with Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos and bourbon expert Chris Blandford.
Miikka Muurinen offered by Kentucky
Mark Pope has sent out a new scholarship offer in the class of 2026, and it’s going to one of the best performers in the the summer AAU circuit. According to Travis Branham, Miikka Muurinen has picked up an offer from the Kentucky Wildcats. Branham added that Muurinen is set to be one of the biggest risers when the next class of 2026 rankings update comes out.
Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham dominates in Summer League finale
Former Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham’s up-and-down Summer League performance finished on a high note Sunday when the No. 8 overall pick tallied 25 points and 12 assists in Minnesota’s 115-100 win over Orlando. Dillingham shot 11-18 from the field and 3-7 from three in the contest, also grabbing three rebounds and a pair of steals. It was far and away the rookie guard’s best Summer League performance, highlighting his exceptional scoring and facilitating ability to close out his time in Las Vegas. Dillingham finished Summer League averaging 13.6 points on 36% shooting from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc....
Former Kentucky basketball guard making case for 'draft's best prospect'
NBA Summer League action is wrapping up on Monday night and that means the next time we'll see former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, it'll be during preseason play. Despite having to wait a few months until he steps on the floor again, his play over the last week makes the wait worth it.
Woman charged in overdose of one-year-old
A Hopkinsville woman has been arrested following investigation into the overdose case of a one-year-old child. According to a news release from the Hopkinsville Police Department, officers responded to Jennie Stuart Medical Center for reports that a 20-month-old child had overdosed on drugs and was being administered life-saving measures. The child was taken to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville for advanced treatment.
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