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EMA director’s assistant recounts events of May tornado in Dawson Springs
On May 26, 2024, in Dawson Springs, Mother Nature’s mood took a turn for the worse in Western Kentucky when the winds picked up, thunderstorms began and lightning lit up the sky. Temperatures were on the rise and watching the weather forecast early on showed a situation developing that no one wanted to see. Hearing words like, high winds, tracking cells and tornado watch, many people flashed back to the weather events on December 10, 2021—a day no one wanted to remember, but it was a day no one could forget.
NME dance team to hold clinic, tryouts
SALYERSVILLE — The North Magoffin Elementary dance team is set to hold a clinic and tryouts. North Magoffin Elementary student-athletes in third grade-sixth grade can attend the dance clinic and tryouts. A dance clinic will be held at North Magoffin Elementary from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - WBKO is looking for a dynamic morning anchor/producer with exceptional communication skills to join our top-rated legacy news station. Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
Hoppers Drop Third Straight With 12-2 Decision at Paducah
On Thursday, the Hoptown Hoppers continued a late-season slide with a 12-2 seven-inning setback against the host Paducah Chiefs. The Hoppers dropped to 17-20 ahead of a doubleheader against the Fulton Railroaders to wrap up the regular season on Saturday. The Chiefs took control in their opening at-bat, chasing Hoptown...
53rd Thomas-Bridges Reunion Has Major Weekend Plans
The 53rd Annual Thomas-Bridges Family Reunion is just around the corner, planned for this Saturday and Sunday in Cadiz. Descendants of James Thomas, Sr. and. Drury Bridges — two of Trigg County’s early pioneer settlers — will meet for two days of fun and fellowship in the community.
Early Closures Announced Friday For Jennie Stuart Health Locations
As companies and healthcare facilities continue to experience issues following the Microsoft outage, some Jennie Stuart Health offices closed early Friday. The Medical Imaging Center (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) and Express Lab (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) will close at 10:00 AM. JSH officials added if you had an imaging appointment you will be contacted to reschedule the appointment.
Family tries locating meaningful jerseys accidentally donated in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Karen Sutton is exhausting every resource she can attempting to locate her son’s football jerseys that were supposed to be turned into a sentimental graduation blanket. The jerseys were accidentally donated to Goodwill on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Hopkinsville, with no leads on who may have purchased them.
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Kentucky Motel Must Pay Over $2M After Man Fatally Suffers From 150-Degree Shower Burns
Econo Lodge Motel must pay the estate of Alex Chronis a total of $2.06 million after the 76-year-old man died after sustaining third-degree burns after shower at the motel. The estate originally filed the lawsuit in October 2022 in Kentucky’s Kenton County Circuit Court for $7 million in damages.
Ky. Baptist churches invited to be part of giving out 10,000 Christmas backpacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – It is not too late to be part of making Christmas more joyful for Kentucky children living in poverty and to children in the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s SEND City of Cincinnati. The Kentucky Baptist Convention Backpack Program has a goal of collecting 10,000 backpacks...
Daily Briefing: A full look inside Louisville's food scene
Good morning, Louisville! It's Sunday, which means it's time for a recap of the week. Today we can expect another sunny day with a high of 88. With more than 1,800 restaurants, Louisville's food scene continues to grow. But what are the most popular cuisine types? Here's a big picture look from our food reporter Amanda Hancock.
Family Fun Day at Red Mile will feature races from some surprising animals
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — When Kentuckians think of racing, thundering thoroughbreds and the thrill of the Kentucky Derby come to mind. Starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Red Mile in Lexington is set to race some surprising animals as part of its “Family Fun Day” celebration.
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