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DOJ: Kentucky violating civil rights of adults with serious mental health illnesses
Kentucky is violating residents' civil rights by "unnecessarily segregating adults with serious mental illness" in psychiatric hospitals in the Louisville area, rather than providing them with care in community settings, according to a U.S. Department of Justice investigation released Tuesday. The investigation, which began in 2022, found the state is violating the Americans...
Dolly Parton visits Kentucky to celebrate statewide expansion of free book program
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Country music legend Dolly Parton was in Kentucky on Tuesday celebrating the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library, a free book program for children inspired by her upbringing in Appalachia. The nonprofit has become the preeminent early childhood book gifting program in the world. It provides...
The Massive Fireball That Was Reported in 12 States First Appeared Over Kentucky
12 states, including Kentucky, saw a massive fireball light up the night sky, did you see it?. When you watch the videos (posted below) of the massive fireball lighting up the night sky over Kentucky, it looks like something otherworldly. Seeing shooting stars are one thing, but for security cameras to pick up this fireball because it was so bright is another. Folks in 12 different states reported seeing the fireball in the sky.
Tigers Fall to Ohio County for Third Straight Defeat
Visiting Ohio County scored three goals in each half on Monday to prevail 6-1 and send the Hopkinsville boys’ soccer team to its third straight defeat. The Tigers trailed 3-1 at the halftime break with a goal from Alex Ramirez assisted by Erick Hernandez. Despite 16 shots, Hopkinsville couldn’t add to their tally to slip to 2-4.
YMCA hosts grand opening for the Teen Center
To give teenagers in the community a space to have fun and also focus on their studies, the Hopkinsville-Christian County YMCA opened their Teen Center on Monday. The center is for those who are 12-year-old through 17 years-old and is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday.
First rioter to enter Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to more than four years
The first rioter to enter the Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack was on Tuesday sentenced to just under four and a half years in prison for his role in the riot. Michael Sparks, 47, of Kentucky, was convicted by a federal jury on six counts in March, including interfering with police and…
Hopkinsville AT&T workers protest on North Drive as union strike enters second week
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A large scale strike from members of the Communications Workers of America continues as 17,000 AT&T workers in the southeast protest unfair labor practices. A group of workers in Hopkinsville have been set up on North Drive at the intersection of Richard Street since Aug. 16 while battling the heat and getting supportive honks from cars passing by.
Kentucky state Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton charged with second DUI, reckless driving
A local lawmaker has been arrested for driving under the influence for the second time in four years. Shively Police arrested Democratic state Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton around 1 a.m. Tuesday on the 1800 block of Garrs Lane. ...
Kentucky hospital adds new endoscopic spine technology
Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health – Medical Center East is the first in the state to add Elliquence technology for endoscopic spine surgery. David Freeman, MD, of UofL Health Brain & Spine Institute performed the first case with the technology in September 2023, according to a July 22 news release. Elliquence provides direct visualization with scopes, and its technology has been used for other anatomical procedures.
Downtown Hopkinsville celebrates at the Summer Salute Festival | PHOTOS
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – For the seventh year, downtown Hopkinsville transformed into the Hoptown Summer Salute Festival for a two day affair with food trucks, family activities, and a free concert at the Justice Center. On Friday, The Jimmy Church Band put on a great show downtown,...
Bourbon, Brunch and Bluegrass Event Coming To Kentucky This September
Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor at The Whiskey Wash and whiskey bottle investment specialist. NuLu Business Association, in partnership with the Louisville Mayor’s Office and Danny Wimmer Presents, has announced the hosting of Bourbon, Brunch and Bluegrass. The pregame event will showcase NuLu and celebrate the heritage of bourbon in the Bluegrass state.
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