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Movies in the Park – July 26
Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Movies in the Park series, one of the community’s most-anticipated summer family activities, comes back with this year’s blockbusters for free!. This year’s series will feature Nathan’s Famous and Sugar Booger food trucks, bouncers, and family activities beginning at 6 PM with the movie...
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.
Milkweed slates Meet the Artists event on July 26
The public is invited to Milkweed Health and Harmony Emporium, 202 E. Ninth St., for a Meet the Artists party from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 26. The event will highlight many of artisans whose work is sold at the downtown store. Along with its own merchandise, Milkweed features...
Kentucky’s governor is a rising political star who learned from another governor, his father
The sweepstakes to replace President Joe Biden is unfolding at breakneck speed, with Vice President Kamala Harris considering VP contenders. Whatever the future holds for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, he owes much to his father, former Gov. Steve Beshear.
Kentucky Newsmakers 7/21: EKU President David McFaddin; Ky. Distillers Association President Eric Gregory
On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaddin and Kentucky Distillers Association President Eric Gregory.
What did Andy Beshear do before being governor? Kentucky native could be Kamala Harris' VP.
The announcement that President Joe Biden will end his reelection bid on Sunday leaves people wonderingwho will lead the Democratic party this November. While Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement, there's talk of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as a possible vice president nominee, along with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Man Injured In Hopkinsville Crash
A wreck on West 2nd Street in Hopkinsville sent a man to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say a car was eastbound when it collided with a northbound SUV on South McPherson Avenue. The driver of the SUV was treated and transported by Hopkinsville EMS to Jennie Stuart Health...
Massive solar farm planned for coal mine site in eastern Kentucky
A massive solar farm is in the works at the site of one of the largest coal mines in southern Appalachia. BrightNight, the developer behind the planned farm at the decades-old Starfire coal mine near Hazard, Kentucky, says the project could help reinvigorate a region where thousands of mining jobs have been lost. Construction on the first phases could begin as soon as 2026.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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