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Kevin Denney Joins Turnberry Records
Turnberry Records is thrilled to announce the signing of acclaimed bluegrass and country artist Kevin Denney. Alongside this exciting news, Kevin’s highly anticipated single, “Chasing Old Memories Down,” will be released on all digital platforms on August 16th. Kevin Denney, a native of Monticello, Kentucky, has been...
Local HRC, museum invites the community to Eighth of August celebration
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, however, slaves in Western Kentucky were not freed until nearly eight months later on a day now recognized as the Eighth of August, a regional emancipation holiday. In Hopkinsville, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Human Rights Commission is partnering with the Pennyroyal Area...
LMPD says 2 people taken to hospital after shooting outside Old Louisville business
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A local man, who works to prevent violence in the city, became a witness to a double shooting outside an Old Louisville business Monday morning. Marcus Poyntz is the supervisor at Cure Violence Program YouthBuild. He was sitting at a stop light across the street when gunshots were fired. He told WAVE News he looked to his left and saw a man coming out of the store with a gun, shooting at a car in the parking lot.
Badgett family creates three MSU scholarships for College of Education and Human Services
MURRAY, Ky. – The Badgett family and the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation of Madisonville, Ky., have made a significant multiyear commitment to the College of Education and Human Services through the Murray State University Foundation. The Badgett family has a rich history of supporting education throughout Western Kentucky and began their support of Murray State more than 15 years ago.
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Hopkinsville Police seek help finding missing teenager
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Hopkinsville Police Department is trying to locate 14-year-old Jordan White who has been missing for a week. White was last seen leaving his home at the Pennryrile Apartments on July 15. He made contact with family on July 17 through Snapchat and has not been heard from since.
Logan County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Tennessee man
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man led police on a vehicle, foot pursuit Friday evening. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy observed a vehicle related to a recent theft traveling in Russellville. After observing multiple traffic violations, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on West...
Back2Back Foundation Announces 20th Anniversary Show Total
The annual Back2Back Foundation, Brice Long & Friends benefit concert on Saturday night exceeded expectations, raising a total of $107,750. Celebrating its 20th year, the event featured a special performance by country band McBride & The Ride at the Alhambra Theatre, which was packed for the occasion. Pennyroyal Arts Council...
Police Looking For Four People After Park Vandalism
Surveillance photos captured four people vandalizing a Hillview park. There is 24-hour video surveillance at the Maryville Park and it caught the vandals in action. It happened on Tuesday between 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by Maryville Elementary School off Summers Drive. Two men and two women pushed porta-pot restrooms...
Father and son arrested for attacking man in Pilgrim
PILGRIM — A father and son were arrested July 17 in Martin County following an altercation on KY-2032 that resulted in minor injuries, authorities said. Warren Jude, 62, and his son, Tyler Jude, 35, both of Pilgrim, were taken into custody after Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Warren Jude Road.
Clark County Road Department discusses paving operations
Driving around Clark County, one can see that much paving has been done. While news is positive, growth continues. Allan Curtis, Clark County Road Supervisor, recently spoke at both a Clark County Fiscal Court meeting and elsewhere regarding the subject. “We’ve blacktopped about 45 miles of the 215 miles of road since January of [2019],” […] The post Clark County Road Department discusses paving operations appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Off-Duty Deputy Arrested at Scene of a Two-Vehicle Injury Accident in Madison County, Kentucky
RICHMOND, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is reporting that KSP Post 7, Richmond received a call from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) requesting investigative assistance in reference to a two-vehicle collision involving an off-duty Madison County Deputy. The incident occurred on Charlie Norris Road near...
Car crashes into Lexington home while family was upstairs asleep
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Fire crews were dispatched after a driver lost control of their car, crashing into an occupied home in Lexington. At 8:30 a.m. on Monday, fire crews said they were called to a home on Tradition Way. The car had collided with the front corner of the home, causing damage to the exterior.
Rain chances continue for the week ahead
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! It was a rainy start to the day as many areas woke up to heavy rain this morning. The heaviest and most widespread rain will likely be limited to the early morning hours. Expect isolated-to-scattered showers and a few storms to fire up into the afternoon hours. Not everyone will see the rain, but some localized heavy rain could be possible. Rain chances will continue into the first part of the overnight before becoming very isolated by early morning hours on Tuesday. Rain chances will return midday Tuesday into Wednesday. Rainfall could be heavy at times once again as well.
New Traffic Signals and Traffic Patterns
New Traffic Signals and Traffic Patterns in Lexington, KY. Athens Boonesboro Rd between I-75 and Ashley Woods Rd. Signal activations and traffic patterns are scheduled to start Monday, July 22, at 5 p.m. Traffic patterns include restricted crossing u-turns by the new soccer complex at Competition Dr. Please visit the...
What did Andy Beshear do before being governor? Kentucky native could be Kamala Harris' VP.
The announcement that President Joe Biden will end his reelection bid on Sunday leaves people wonderingwho will lead the Democratic party this November. While Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement, there's talk of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as a possible vice president nominee, along with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Jim Caldwell's Forecast | Daily rain chances are back
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A soggy start to the week is expected, with rain showers lingering throughout the day at varying times. As we head into the afternoon and evening hours, another round of scattered storms is set to develop, bringing with it a welcome dose of precipitation. Below Average...
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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