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Beshear dodges questions about whether Harris is vetting him as possible running mate
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear during a Thursday press conference dodged questions about reports he’s being vetted to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in this fall’s presidential election, instead pointing to areas where he believed Harris and he have common ground. Various...
‘Twisters’ movie: Inside the real world of storm chasing with 2 tornado scientists
Storm-chasing for science can be exciting and stressful – we know, because we do it. It has also been essential for developing today’s understanding of how tornadoes form and how they behave. In 1996, the movie “Twister” with Helen Hunt brought storm-chasing scientists into the public imagination and...
Secretary of State Michael Adams to co-chair national panel’s Election Committee
Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams has been chosen by his peers in the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to co-chair its Elections Committee, along with Democratic Secretary of State Gregg Amore of Rhode Island, it was announced recently. The bi-partisan Elections Committee keeps NASS members...
Biden approves major disaster declaration for May tornado, severe weather outbreaks
President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster declaration for Kentucky counties hit by a deadly tornado outbreak and other severe weather in May, opening up applications for individual Kentuckians to apply for federal aid. A release Wednesday from the Federal Emergency Management Agency says that federal funding, including money...
Campanile to perform ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at Alhambra
Campanile Productions is selling tickets for its new show, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” which runs Aug. 8 through 11 at the Alhambra Theatre. The family musical, which is entirely sung, is based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the Bible’s Book of Genesis.
Lexington jury acquits John Tilley in rape trial
John Tilley, the former secretary of the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and a former state representative from Hopkinsville, was acquitted Tuesday in a rape trial, the Lexington Herald Leader and other news media reported. A Fayette Circuit Court jury reached its verdict Tuesday after deliberating for about five...
Al Cross: Beshear sees a path, running through Vance
Gov. Andy Beshear obviously wants to be in the White House — first as vice president. He went from coy to clear as soon as President Biden deferred to Vice President Kamala Harris and she started looking for a running mate. Until he endorsed Harris, Beshear said he would consider being on the ticket if he could help Kentucky. Monday, he said he would if he could “further help my people and help this country.”
Kim Davis’ legal counsel moves to make her appeal a springboard for overturning marriage rights
A conservative legal group has filed a brief on behalf of a former Kentucky county clerk that it says could lead to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the right of same-sex couples to marry. Kim Davis, then the Rowan County clerk, made national headlines in 2015 for refusing to issue...
Q&A: Who runs Kentucky if Harris picks Gov. Beshear as VP?
Vice President Kamala Harris has won pledges from enough delegates to secure a nomination at the Democratic National Convention in August. As her nomination is all but clinched, the veepstakes are underway; Who will join Harris on the ticket?. Several names have risen to the top, including Arizona Sen. Mark...
Brice Long’s charity effort marks 20th anniversary, raises $107,750 at concert
The Back2Back Foundation, a nonprofit that helps families in need in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties, raised $107,750 at the Brice Long and Friends benefit concert Saturday with McBride & The Ride at the Alhambra Theatre, the organization announced in a press release. “It’s been amazing what we have been...
All but one of Kentucky’s Democratic delegates endorse Harris in informal vote
Nearly all of Kentucky’s 59 delegates, including automatic delegates, and four alternate delegates said they would back Vice President Kamala Harris for the top of the Democratic ticket at the convention in August. Only one delegate on the call did not vote to endorse Harris. After President Joe Biden...
Jacqueline Coleman says she’s ‘ready’ to become governor should Beshear get vice president nod
LOUISVILLE — Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman told reporters Monday that her job is to be ready to lead Kentucky should Gov. Andy Beshear ascend to a higher office. Beshear is being floated as a possible running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now seeking the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden ended his candidacy. Speaking in Louisville after a childcare center ground breaking, Coleman likened the possibility of her becoming governor to Harris moving up the ticket.
Beshear on national TV endorses Harris, deflects questions about joining her ticket
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear offered his full endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris in a national TV interview Monday morning and fielded questions about his interest in becoming her running mate. Throughout his comments on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Beshear contrasted Harris with the GOP ticket — former Republican President...
Eighth of August events planned in Hopkinsville
Events are planned in Hopkinsville to celebrate the Eighth of August, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War. The Human Rights Commission and the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will host their Emancipation Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum, 217 E. Ninth St.
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...
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
Christian County’s CASA program dissolved after not meeting organization’s standards
A nonprofit that helped young people navigate the legal system in Christian County has been dissolved after it didn’t meet state and national standards set by its national parent organization. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program of Christian County announced it would be disbanding on Monday after the...
Parisian wedding dress reveals surprising journey of Christian County woman
Snapshots in Time, a column exploring the history of Hopkinsville and Christian County through old photographs and artifacts, is published monthly, usually on the third Monday. It is written by Alissa Keller, the executive director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County. Explore more Snapshots in Time. Made of elegant...
Where art and history meet in downtown Hopkinsville
Two outdoor paintings — one new and one that brings an old commercial sign back to life — were completed this week on a Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority building that previously was part of the Ellis Ice and Coal Co. plant. HWEA hired Christian County High School art...
New game with old school style lets players side scroll past Ky. tourist attractions
From Cave City’s Dinosaur World and the Forest Giants of Shepherdsville to the giant Fork in the Road in Franklin, a free game developed by Kentucky Tourism gives people the chance to explore some of the Bluegrass State’s more off-the-beaten-path attractions. The Great Big Kentucky Adventure – released...
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