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First Alert: Another mostly dry day ahead of weeklong rain chances
(KFVS) - It’s the last mostly dry day before we see a weeklong trend of wet, rainy conditions. Temperatures for today are starting in the upper 60s with cloudy skies. Highs will be below average, only reaching the low 80s by this afternoon. Meghan Smith says there’s a chance...
FCA High School Football 7-on-7 /Lineman Challenge; Lakers, Tigers join others at Murray State
MURRAY — Events like the West Kentucky FCA High School Football 7-on-7/Lineman Challenge at Murray State are probably not going to have a say in a potential state championship run or even trying to break .500 during a season. However, for about 12 programs from throughout the westernmost portion...
Playhouse ends summer camp with ‘Nemo’ shows
MURRAY – Organizers behind the summer children’s theater camp at Playhouse in the Park say it’s not only a way for kids to exercise their creative muscles, but the experience can greatly boost their confidence as well. Wayne Shields-Hogue and Holly Bloodworth co-directed the camp this year,...
Webb heads into Calloway AD tenure quite familiar with its programs
MURRAY — Many people may find it very strange that longtime Calloway County athletics coach Troy Webb is actually not a Laker alum. He actually comes from Muhlenberg County — long-since-departed Muhlenberg Central, to be exact, near Greenville —where he played baseball and basketball and ran on the cross-country team. Webb also has a well-known Kentucky coach to call as a former teammate for Muhlenberg’s American Legion baseball team back in the late 1970s, Ray Harper (who played at tiny Bremen, one of eight campuses that eventually formed the current Muhlenberg County High School), current Jacksonville State head men’s basketball coach, who also won two NCAA Division 2 national titles at Kentucky Wesleyan in Owensboro.
How the Tennessee Whiskey Trail contributes billions to the Nashville, Tennessee economy
Tennessee whiskey is much more than a single brand. The Tennessee Whiskey Trail, which encompasses nearly 30 distillery brands — some with multiple locations, and more than 40 destinations across 500 miles, has become a major tourist draw. From the Tasting Bar at Nashville Barrel Co. to Bootleggers and...
Local politicians react to Biden’s exit from presidential race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, local politicians are sharing their opinions. Many local and regional lawmakers said this gives the Democratic Party a chance to reset and disrupt the dynamic. Some have already thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “For me, […]
Blind Boys of Alabama and Blues Artist Bobby Rush collaborate on “99 ½ Won’t Do”
For the first time, gospel icons Blind Boys of Alabama and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush have collaborated on a recording released today. This collaboration features the sacred soul classic “99 ½ Won’t Do” and aims to support the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis, TN. Both artists have had legendary careers spanning six decades and recently won Grammy Awards in 2024. Joining them on the recording are Dom Flemons and the folk-rock band Dustbowl Revival.
Isolated storms possible tonight, daily storm chances continue
Good evening, Heartland, we are tracking a few isolated thunderstorms tonight, although a majority of us will be seeing partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low 80s. The work week will see low, daily chances of thunderstorms and showers, mainly in the afternoon and early evening. The main risks for these storms are heavy rain and lightning, and severe weather is unlikely as of now. Temperatures for the week, look to be below average in the low 80s, however, they will increase to mid to upper 80s going into Wednesday and Thursday.
Hoppers Bounced from OVL Playoffs by Fulton
The Hoptown Hoppers’ 2024 campaign came to an end Saturday night with a loss to Fulton in the Ohio Valley League playoffs. Jake Vitale and Dom Maldet each homered as the Railroaders defeated the Hoppers 8-2 at Hopkinsville High School. Vitale finished 3-for-5 with two runs batted in while...
Humboldt community members gather for movie night in the park
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — One community had an evening of fun with a movie night in the park. The Humboldt Park and Recreation Board presented a family movie night at Viking Park. Friday night’s movie was a free showing of ‘Toy Story’. Residents brought their chairs and...
Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Eastern Missouri
Paducah, KY – An unsettled weather pattern is set to impact eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky through much of the upcoming week. Residents in these regions should prepare for daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures forecasted to remain slightly below normal for this time of year.
State unemployment holds steady at historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3%, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between May...
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
Brown has enjoyed a year of representing Miss Tennessee Volunteer
Representing the state of Tennessee in the Miss Volunteer America pageant last month was a highlight for Jada Brown, who was Miss Lane College Volunteer before winning Miss Tennessee Volunteer a year ago. And Brown has one more task ahead of her in that role, and that is crowning her...
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