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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...
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.
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.
John Hines wins first home game at South Laurel
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - John Hines coached his first home game at South Laurel on Friday when the Cardinals hosted Wayne Mills and the Knox Central Panthers. In the first quarter, Panther Johnathan Hobbs threw a lateral pass to Coleman Spencer who ran the ball down the sidelines for 42 yards. That run set up Hobbs to score off a quarterback keeper, pulling Knox Central ahead 7-6.
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. ...
Kade Elam comes up huge, throws for five TDs, runs for another during Redhounds win over North Hardin
LANCASTER — Corbin’s Kade Elam showed why he’s considered one of the best quarterbacks in the state after throwing for more than 250 yards and five touchdowns while also running for a score to lead the Redhounds to a 52-25 win over North Hardin. The win improved...
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...
Bardstown Road brewery closes five years after opening. Here's what we know
A Bardstown Road brewery staple has closed its doors. Against the Grain Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road, opened in 2019 — just before the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered restaurants and bars nationwide. In a Facebook post, the brewery said of the closing: "The timing of our lease renewal, coupled with the changing landscape of the...
The legacy of Lexington actress Alex Simpson
(WKYT) - When visitors step inside the new home of the Lexington Theatre Company on Alexandria Drive, they may notice a silver-colored plaque on the wall with a sketch of a young lady smiling. Below her picture on the plaque, it proclaims, “The Alex Theatre, lovingly named in honor of...
Leslie County storms back over Floyd Central in fourth-quarter thriller
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Leslie County traveled to take on Floyd Central as both teams looked to bounce back after week one losses. After finding themselves grounded for a majority of the game, trailing by as much as 18, the Eagles soared back in the fourth quarter and escaped with a 41-26 win.
Owensboro stifled on the road, falls to Bowling Green
An early season test sees the Red Devils fall to 0-2 after losing to rival-Purples. Week 2 of 44Blitz is in the books! Catch up on all the highlights and scores you missed, as Ben Thomas, Emmy Fazenbaker and John Reynolds recapped tonight's action-packed slate of games.
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