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Excitement grows for Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration
PADUCAH — The kickoff of Paducah's Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration is just days away. This year's theme is "Heroes Among Us: Salute to Service." The local holiday is a chance to remember when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached western Kentucky, Aug. 8, and enslaved people were freed.
Teacher becomes instant father to 4 after adopting student, his siblings
DANVILLE, Ky. (CNN) - A Kentucky teacher went from being part of a family of two to a family of six pretty quickly when one of his students said he needed to be adopted. Justin Padgett answered the call. He and his wife, Kasey, not only took in the boy,...
One local teacher creates children's book on mental health
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) - The school bells will ring in less than a month and for one local school therapist, she remains engaged helping kids with their mental health. Kaitlyn Marks is entering her second year at Grapevine Elementary School in Madisonville, and she has learned many ways to make each learning session with a child unique.
Water main break reported on KY 136 in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A water main break has been reported on KY 136 near the riverport area in Henderson. A press release obtained by Eyewitness News says the Henderson Water Utility is repairing a 10″ water main. Officials have not said how long it will take for the main to be fixed. They also […]
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We are expecting an Owensboro Catholic/Beehwood battle at the top. There are some legendary coaches who have retired or moved along, however it is to be characterized, like Joe Morris at Mayfield and Noah Rash at Beehwood (who left before last season) and there are some big-time performers who have also moved along to the “next stop.” So who do we like in 2A entering the season? This article should clear that up a little and why we feel the way we do.
High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project Launched in Lyon County
Various agencies and local leaders gathered in Eddyville Friday morning to launch the High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project to enhance safety and save lives in Lyon County. Deputy Director Ryan Fisher of the Kentucky Department of Highway Safety highlighted the success of the program’s seat belt initiative, which has been effective across the Commonwealth based on a pilot project in 2023. He mentioned that in Lyon County, the objective of the High Five Rural Seat Belt Program is to increase safety and save lives.
VIDEO – Lopez on Adding Clayton to Hoptown’s Staff
Dustin Lopez is beginning his first season as head coach of the Hopkinsville High School football program. However, Lopez has lots of head coaching experience on his staff. That includes longtime Hoptown skipper Craig Clayton. During last Saturday’s High School Football Media Day at the Sportsplex in Hopkinsville, Lopez talked...
Newman is awarded Rotary’s ‘Hometown Hero’
City of Henderson City Manager Buzzy Newman said he was a bit suspicious of what could occur at Thursday’s Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City and County when he saw best friends, Mark and Jamie Mattingly, at the event. His grandson, Willy, up from his home...
Tiny Art Show will display at Downtown Farmers Market
MURRAY – Attendees of this Saturday’s Downtown Farmers Market might find themselves wondering if the area around the courthouse square has been overrun by miniature artists standing about an inch tall. Murray Art Guild Executive Director Debi Henry Danielson said the MAG will be hosting a “Tiny Art...
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