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New details emerge about recruiting allegations against Paducah Tilghman High School
PADUCAH — Since the Kentucky High School Athletic Association paved the way for name, image and likeness deals with high school athletes, accusations of improper recruiting efforts have come to light, and the policy has only been in place since the 2023-2024 season. The association has launched investigations into...
Kentucky distillery brewing up plans for new Louisville location
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Franklin County, Kentucky, distillery is brewing up a new Louisville location. Whiskey Thief Distilling Company announced plans to open a brand new tasting experience on Nanny Goat Strut in NuLu. It will be the distiller's first location outside of Franklin County. Guests will be able...
Community invited to Madisonville's Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow next week
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — The City of Madisonville is one week away from hosting their 1st Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow. It's taking place Friday, August 30th at Mahr Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. City officials say entry is free and tethered balloon rides can be...
Louisville bat found with rabies
The Louisville health department says a bat found in the East End was positive for rabies, a rare but deadly viral disease. This is the first rabies case in Jefferson County this year, Ciara Warren, environmental health manager at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), said Thursday. “It is quite rare, […] The post Louisville bat found with rabies appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Five Reasons the Kentucky Wildcats Will Beat the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 3
College football season is officially upon us. This weekend kicks off the first of many football Saturdays over the next four months, and the 2024 season is going to be one to remember. In the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, the University of Georgia Bulldogs start the year ranked first for the second consecutive season. It won’t take too long for them to lose that ranking, because in week 3 they’ll be traveling to Lexington, where the University of Kentucky Wildcats are primed to win for the first time in 14 matchups. Sure, Kirby Smart has built Georgia into a juggernaut who has historically owned Kentucky. But I’ve got five convincing reasons the tides are going to turn on September 14.
Hopkins Central Beats Livingston to Start Season 3-0
The Hopkins County Central volleyball team is off to a 3-0 start after dismissing Livingston Central in four sets Thursday night in Smithland. The Lady Storm bounced back in a big way after dropping the third set, beating the Lady Cardinals 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 25-13. Mallory Wagoner had 12 kills,...
City to Declare Depot Building Surplus
A downtown Hopkinsville building could soon have new life if the City follows through with a decision Thursday night. Debate about the fate of the L&N Depot has been ongoing since the building was condemned five years ago. Mayor JR Knight asked the Committee of the Whole to consider declaring the building surplus property.
Mayor proposes dedicating walking bridge in honor of Coach William Falls
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Community members showed support for the proposed dedication of a walking trail bridge in honor of Coach William Falls. He is highly regarded for his youth outreach in Hopkinsville and was a legendary basketball coach at Attucks High School in the 60’s, which was a segregated school. Falls died in 1973 after being struck by a train near the location of the walking bridge.
Ashland apartment condemned, 6 tenants forced to vacate
ASHLAND, KY (WOWK) – Six tenants of an apartment in Ashland, Kentucky were forced to leave their homes behind after the property was condemned. Contractors found an eight-foot deep hole on the back end of the Tudor Oaks Properties apartment complex on Ester Street. The contractors were originally at the complex to install new back […]
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
South Carolina man accused of raping woman on a trail in Ansted
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man from South Carolina is facing serious felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Shannon Morris has shared details about the case. On August 14, 2024, authorities began investigating a sexual assault that took place in the Ansted area of Fayette County. A victim reported that she was raped multiple […]
Eastern football program introduces Honor Game
REEDSVILLE — Third-year Eastern High School head football coach Jason Jackson and his staff are looking forward to starting a new tradition, the Honor Game, which is set for Friday night when Wirt County invades East Shade River Stadium. The goal was to bring the history of the football...
1 injured in Kanawha County motorcycle crash
SISSONVILLE, WV (WOWK) – One person was taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Kanawha County. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 8600 block of Sissonville Drive in Sissonville. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash, dispatchers say. There is […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Calloway County
MURRAY, Ky. (August 23, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by the Murray Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday, August 23 at approximately 5:45 a.m. CST at a residence located on Johnson Blvd in Murray, Ky. CIRT detectives arrived on the scene and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS dodges state shortage of paramedics with training class
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Noah Gunn has his EMT certification like the other firefighters at Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS. "Like, you save someone from a burning building. I think it's awesome to bring them out, set them on an ambulance and you know exactly what to do," he said.
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