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Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list
Floyd County keeps flooding and the federal government keeps coming to the rescue. In July 2022, at least 40 people died and 300 homes were damaged when the eastern Kentucky county flooded. It was the 13th time in 12 years that the rural county was declared a federal disaster. These are disasters so costly that local governments feel they can’t pay for it all, so the governor asks the president to declare a disaster freeing up federal funds. “After that flood I had 500 homeless people looking at me, ‘Judge what are we going to do’?” recalled Judge Robbie Williams, administrator for the county of a bit more than 35,000 people. “It’s overwhelming and it’s just a matter of time before it happens again.” It did. In 2023, Floyd County was declared a disaster again for 14th time, starting in 2011. And Floyd County isn’t even the nation’s most disaster-prone county. Neighboring Johnson County has 15 disasters declared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency since 2011.
Tigers ready to prowl in 2024 grid season
First year Hopkinsville High School Football Coach Dustin Lopez was among several area coaches who discussed their upcoming seasons Saturday at the Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Sportsplex. Lopez, a former Tiger standout who also served as Defensive Coordinator for the last few seasons at HHS, said he likes how his team...
Gas prices tumble in west central Kentucky
Gas prices in west central Kentucky this week fell eight cents to an average price of $3.19 per gallon according to AAA. Prices ranged in the region from a low of $2.96 in Owensboro, to a high of $3.60 in Louisville. The average price per gallon in Paducah this week...
Beshear had 'good conversation' with Harris, campaign manager confirms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ended speculations Monday about his interest in becoming the Democratic presidential nominee after endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. But he remains a viable option as Harris' running mate. Eric Hyers, Beshear’s campaign manager, confirmed Monday that the governor and the vice president spoke on Sunday, but...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Jenkins to highlight community’s strength in response to flood with new mural
JENKINS, Ky. — A $20,000 grant from AARP Kentucky will help rebuild damaged sidewalks, create a walking trail, install benches and create a mural in Jenkins, as part of the recovery from the deadly 2022 flood that took the lives of 45 residents across Eastern Kentucky. Rachel Rosolina, communications...
Cowan Creek interns host 5K
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - McKenzie Adams and Keyara Sheppard are interns with Cowan Creek and were assigned to create an event that tells a story. Part of that story is their love for bringing their community together and enjoying their home of Whitesburg. To do this, they created a community...
Miikka Muurinen offered by Kentucky
Mark Pope has sent out a new scholarship offer in the class of 2026, and it’s going to one of the best performers in the the summer AAU circuit. According to Travis Branham, Miikka Muurinen has picked up an offer from the Kentucky Wildcats. Branham added that Muurinen is set to be one of the biggest risers when the next class of 2026 rankings update comes out.
UPDATE: Chemical spill reported at Diamond Ave. in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews were at the scene of a chemical spill in Evansville on Monday. Battalion Chief Nick Raber says a pH test showed it was a “strong acid” but could not identify the substance on the scene. Raber goes on to say crews neutralized the substance with a powder called “soda ash,” […]
Hopkins County Humane Society’s Pet of the Week Monday, July 22
Meet Lacey, a charming 3-month-old domestic shorthaired kitten who has been at our facility for 74 days. Lacey is eagerly searching for her forever home. Her young age makes her adaptable and friendly with cats, dogs, and children. Full of energy and joy, Lacey loves to play, especially with her feline friends. If you’re looking for a playful and loving addition to your family, Lacey is the perfect match!
Jack Givens Likes Big, Strong Players That Mark Pope Has
Kentucky Radio Network basketball analyst Jack Givens saw a “whole bunch of men as opposed to the 18-year-olds we’ve seen coming in” when he went to his first UK basketball practice with new coach Mark Pope. Givens joined Tom Leach on The Leach Report recently and the...
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