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Update from Dr. Rand Paul
Recently, I had the honor of attending a morning meet and greet hosted by Mayor Pamela Hoots at the local VFW chapter in Columbia. It was a great opportunity to connect with our dedicated law enforcement officers and community members. We had meaningful discussions about critical issues affecting our nation, including the urgent need to protect our cities and secure our border.
Hornets to visit Paintsville for second scrimmage
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County will visit Paintsville for its second scrimmage in the 2024 high school football season. The Hornets and Tigers are scheduled to meet for a preseason game at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Longtime rivals, Magoffin County (Class 3A, District 8) and Paintsville (Class 1A,...
Grand jury to get double murder, attempted murder case
The case of a July 10 shooting at a Perry County party that left two dead and one injured will be heard by a Perry County grand jury. Following a preliminary hearing July 23 in Perry District Court, District Judge Cody Goehring ruled that there was enough evidence against Treston Combs, 20, of Hardburly Road, Bulan, and Emmaleigh Collins, 19, of Kenmont Road, Jeff, for their case to be considered for possible indictment by a grand jury.
Appalachian Writers Workshop registers marrow donors
HINDMAN, Ky. (WYMT) - More than a dozen people came to the annual Appalachian Writers Workshop to register to become marrow donors. The process to become a donor starts with being in the correct age range, 18-40. If that requirement is met, a person can go online to register. At...
Lexington rejects bid to subdivide large farm on Tates Creek Road. ‘We can do better’
A Fayette County planning body has rejected a request to subdivide a 144-acre farm near the Jessamine County border into 13 smaller lots. The Urban County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to turn down a zone change for the property at 8200 Tates Creek Road from an agricultural zone to an agricultural buffer zone.
Louisville police fatally shoot man with knife in SW Louisville after tasers were ineffective
LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police officers Thursday night in southwest Louisville. According to LMPD Interim Chief Paul Humphrey, a trouble call came in about 9:30 p.m. Thursday to the 6600 block of Eagle Wood Drive, which is off Dixie Highway and Moorman Road, not far from the Gene Snyder Freeway.
2nd suspect charged in ambush murder of man at Caesars Southern Indiana in March
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man has been charged with the murder of a husband and father who was ambushed and gunned down at Caesars Southern Indiana earlier this year. Harrison County Prosecutor Otto Schalk said murder charges were filed Thursday afternoon against Chaz Davis for his role in...
Portia Mann Reflects On Boys & Girls Club, Trigg County Roots
Every few minutes or so during Wednesday afternoon’s Great Futures Luncheon at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County, so many people stopped by to say hello to “Mrs. Portia” Mann. And for good reason. From 2015 until her second retirement in 2022, she served the...
HARTS returning to Hartford Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Hartford Area Resource Transportation System will begin taking phone calls for pick up and returns on August 5. Phone calls can be made between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. HARTS will also run on the following schedule: Pick ups can be scheduled by calling 270-993-HART.
Jefferson County Clerk's Office reveals Russian hackers behind ransomware attack
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. — On Thursday, the Jefferson County Clerk's Office revealed ongoing issues and closures are due to a Russian ransomware attack. Employees are still out of the office but are being paid, and the county is feeling optimistic some motor vehicle branches could open back up by Friday or Saturday.
Free dental services being offered in Henderson on Friday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Free dental services are being offered to community members in Henderson on Friday. Audubon Dental will be hosting its "Annual Care Day" on Friday, July 26. Free dental care services such as fillings, extractions, and cleanings, will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. The...
Berea College Student from Whitesburg Wins Emmy Award
BEREA, Ky. – A Berea College student from Whitesburg, Kentucky, won an Emmy Award during last weekend’s National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Ohio Valley Chapter Awards celebration. Senior Sean Hall won in the “Diversity/Equity/Inclusion—Short or Long-Form Content” category for a film he assisted in producing...
Trigg County Hospital Looking To Address EMS Concerns
In a Thursday afternoon meeting with the Board of Directors, Trigg County Hospital’s President & CEO John Sumner relayed growing concerns among the EMS staff — regarding difficulties around the career, and staying in Cadiz. Sumner said a recent poll taken by EMS Director Jason Meador revealed that...
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