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TJ Samson welcomes new resident class
GLASGOW, KY – On July 1, new physicians will begin their residency training at T.J. Regional Health through the University of Louisville / Glasgow Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Program. After graduating from medical school, physicians are required to complete residency training in their chosen specialty before they are able to practice medicine independently. These new resident physicians were selected after a rigorous vetting and interview process from hundreds of applications received from graduating medical students.
Newport on the Levee to celebrate Independence Day with 'Newport Blast' celebration
The city of Newport, meetNKY, Newport on the Levee, and BB Riverboats are coming together to celebrate Independence Day this year with a "Newport Blast" event Wednesday, July 3, on the Levee. The carnival-inspired Fourth of July event will feature live music, food, kids' activities, and a hot dog-eating contest...
Nick Ammirati Leaves Kentucky Wildcats for Georgia Bulldogs; standout Nolan McCarthy Enters Transfer Portal
Assistant coach Nick Ammirati is leaving Kentucky to join the Georgia Bulldogs, following the Wildcats' historic College World Series run. His departure comes after his contract with Kentucky expired, opting to reunite with former Wildcat coach Will Coggin at Georgia. Ammirati joined Kentucky in 2021 after leaving Southern Mississippi. Nolan...
Local band celebrates and honors those who have died for freedoms
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — The Fourth of July is just two days away, and it's the perfect time to celebrate patriotism and community. Doing just that, with music, is Paducah's Community Band. They will perform at the city's Independence Day celebration Thursday on the downtown Paducah riverfront. Tuesday evening...
Potential laser uranium enrichment facility could come to Paducah
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. — A first-of-its-kind laser enrichment facility could be coming to Paducah. It would turn the depleted uranium "tails" in storage at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site into reusable fuel. It could also boost Paducah’s economy in the process. Local leaders and the company...
NBA jersey numbers revealed for newest Kentucky draftees
The last Kentucky players of the John Calipari era are off to the NBA and about to make their mark in the league. On Tuesday, the full reveal of their jersey numbers were finalized. Reed Sheppard, who was drafted 3rd overall to the Houston Rockets, will be wearing No. 15,...
Kanyon Looking for ‘Grand’ Season for Maroons in 2024
When you look at the numbers Kanyon Johnson put up during the 2023 football season, you can understand why the Madisonville-North Hopkins quarterback will be the focus of both opponents and college scouts during the 2024 season. It is one thing for a quarterback to lead his team by passing...
Owensboro man arrested after breaking into his mom’s home, deputies say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 39-year-old man from Owensboro is spending the night in the Daviess County Jail after police say he broke into his mother’s home Monday morning. Around 12:30 a.m., Daviess County Sheriff deputies responded to a 911 call in the 6800 block of Leslie Lane. The...
Louisville’s Bahamas exhibition schedule revealed
Pat Kelsey’s first run as the Louisville men’s basketball head coach will begin with a pair of exhibition games in the Bahamas as part of the “Baha Mar Hoops Summer League.”. Here’s the schedule:. Tuesday, July 30. Louisville vs. Bahamas, 7 p.m. ET. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Groundbreaking held for permanent waterline in South Shore, Ky.
SOUTH SHORE, Ky. (WSAZ) - Two cities in two states within our region are connecting to ensure residents have safe and reliable drinking water. A permanent 20-inch waterline will be installed under the Ohio River-- connecting Portsmouth, Ohio’s water system to South Shore, Kentucky, at Banner Road. Tuesday, officials...
Red, White and Oooh! Provides Hopkinsville With Free Fireworks Show
If rain and storms hold off Thursday night, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation will play host to their annual fireworks show. Marketing and Events Coordinator Rachel Sanders said there will be plenty to do at Ruff Park, off North Drive, starting at 7:00. WHVO and WKDZ sponsor the event, and as...
Tensions high at animal shelter board meeting
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Kentucky Regional Animal Shelter hosted a board meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the old courthouse on Main Street in Hazard. The agenda included financial aspects of the shelter, as well as a statement by the shelter’s veterinarian, Shawn Tussey. Tensions...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passing through Nelson County
As part of a National Eucharistic Revival, dozens and possibly many more Catholics will pass through Nelson County and the rest of Kentucky’s Holy Land this week and next week, culminating in mid-July in Indianapolis for the U.S. Conference of Bishops. The Archdiocese of Louisville plays a big role...
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