Isom
LATEST NEWS
Badgett family creates three MSU scholarships for College of Education and Human Services
MURRAY, Ky. – The Badgett family and the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation of Madisonville, Ky., have made a significant multiyear commitment to the College of Education and Human Services through the Murray State University Foundation. The Badgett family has a rich history of supporting education throughout Western Kentucky and began their support of Murray State more than 15 years ago.
Former Colonel, Richmond Native Isaiah Cozart Signs Pro Contract
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Colonel Isaiah Cozart has signed to play professionally for RASTA Vechta in the German Basketball League. RASTA plays in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga, which includes 18 teams in the highest German basketball league and organizes the German Championship and the BBL Cup. The BBL season begins in September.
Peach Jam: A decision could be on the horizon for five-star guard Jasper Johnson
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Top-15 rising senior Jasper Johnson is taking the final steps necessary before he goes into decision-making mode. A 6-foot-4 lefty sniper out of Lexington (Ky.) Johnson says he is in the process of dwindling his list of options down within his recruitment. "There are a...
'It's unbelievable' | Neighbors in shock over deadly shooting in southwest Jefferson County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Valley Station community is mourning after a man many of them knew was killed during what is believed to be a home invasion. Louisville Metro Police said officers responded to a home in the 15000 block of Dixie Highway, just south of Mill Creek Station, on a trouble run around 9:15 p.m. Sunday.
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 western Kentucky
Gas prices in west central Kentucky this week fell eight cents during the past week. The average price across the region is $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...
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...
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,” […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.