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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.
UK Martin-Gatton CAFE, Cooperative Extension integral part of Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2024) — Among funnel cakes, Ferris wheels and award-winning pumpkins, visitors to the Kentucky State Fair found the University of Kentucky. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) hosted an educational exhibit in AgLand, while UK Cooperative Extension Service personnel were involved in 4-H Cloverville, running livestock shows, judging competitions and more.
Small Businesses in Kentucky Brace for Destructive Cyberattacks
According to Inc.com, roughly 60% of small businesses will close within six months of a cyberattack. That article lists four reasons why those small to midsize businesses routinely find themselves at risk for attacks the subsequent dangers of closing. Those reasons are:. They typically lack sufficient security measures and trained...
Veteran's Club CEO found guilty of receiving thousands in unemployment benefits illegally
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal grand jury has found the CEO and founder of Veterans Club, Inc. guilty of receiving thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits illegally. Jeremy Harrell’s guilty verdict came down late Friday. Harrell is accused of receiving more than $100,000 worth of unemployment benefits from...
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