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Several area restaurants closing citing lack of workers, high food cost
PADUCAH — Two popular local restaurants — The Farm in La Center, and Fristoe’s Restaurant in Hickory — will close their doors for good on Saturday. The news comes after Rocket Fired Pizza in Paducah closed and as MLC’s Family Restaurant at Southern Pride Truck Stop off Interstate 24 Exit 16 is scheduled to close in mid-September.
HFD battles overnight structure fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Henderson Fire Department responded to an overnight structure fire in the 200 block of South Ingram Saturday morning. It is said the fire took place approximately 4:30 a.m. which was heavily involved upon the first crew’s arrival. HPD says they performed a transitional fire attack to tackle the outdoor flames […]
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.
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...
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. ...
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.
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...
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