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John Wall reveals his all-time starting five for Kentucky basketball
Kentucky basketball is well known for its talent both at the college level and then when they reach the NBA. Under John Calipari, Kentucky signed more top-25 players than any other program -- and it wasn't even close. Calipari's one-and-done standard in Lexington produced some of the top talent in the country each and every year.
Back To Back Foundation’s Legacy Of Hope And Harmony
Over the last 20 years, Hopkinsville’s Back to Back Foundation has helped countless families year-round, and thanks to the community’s generosity, many more will benefit in the coming years. Saturday night’s show featured Brice Long, founder of the non-profit organization, who brought hits he’s written for Gary Allan,...
Woman Charged After Toddler Overdoses On Drugs
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with criminal abuse after an investigation into symptoms her child had at the hospital Saturday night. Hopkinsville Police say a 20-month-old child was brought to the hospital with symptoms of an overdose and after running tests, the mother 25-year-old Jasmine Bartolo was taken into custody.
Recipe for Success: McHenry destined to become a chef
Chef Ray McHenry may have been destined for a career in the kitchen. In 1990, when he was 5 years old, he won a cookbook in a drawing at the H.L. Neblett Center. And some of his earliest memories are watching his grandmother, Shirley McHenry, cooking in the kitchen at the Neblett Center. Wednesday, McHenry was at White Chateau, 8753 Mulligan Road, getting ready to prepare food for the Cliff ...
Caldwell Football Gets Visit from Father of UK Quarterback
The Caldwell County Tiger football team got an extra bonus after practice on Friday — an inspirational message from Greg Vandagriff, who is the father of University of Kentucky starting quarterback Brock Vandagriff. The elder Vandagriff is in Caldwell County for An Evening with Coach Greg Vandagriff Saturday night...
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...
Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran, has died
Update: Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran, died Saturday, July 20, according to Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. He was 102. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Park Cemetery, with further details to come, the funeral home's website said. Sunday, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure issued a statement extending sympathy, condolences and gratitude to Hamlin's family. ...
Paducah man charged with theft of plates, possession of stolen SUV
A Paducah man with a long criminal record was arrested Friday after reportedly being found with a stolen vehicle and stolen registration plates. Paducah police said 47-year-old Francisco Starks was arrested after police investigated the report of a stolen license plate Thursday at a business in the 1500 block of Irvin Cobb Drive.
Farming and food prices 2024
Low market costs bring lower profits for area farmers despite strong crop yields. Despite strong crop yields this year, Edwards Farms in Paducah expects to take in $150,000 less than it did in 2023. Third generation farmer Daniel Edwards spoke Friday about the impact that major economic trends are having on small-scale farmers like himself.
New organization brings free family fun to Paducah neighborhoods
PADUCAH — A new organization aims to expand social circles in Paducah one event at a time. Community Paducah is creating fun, inclusive events that are, most importantly, free of charge. They're spreading their events out all across Paducah. Organizers Cheryl Goodwin and Ruth Baggett say they wanted to...
How does Biden's withdrawal affect Kentucky's ballot? What to know about November
President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection Sunday and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. But what does that mean for Kentucky's ballot? Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams' Office said there's no Democratic nominee on the ballot yet and won't be until the Democratic National Convention nominates a candidate. ...
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
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