Month: February 2021

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Local News

EDC to host ground breaking for spec building March 3

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council will be hosting a ground breaking for the new spec building in the commerce park. According to a news release, the ground breaking will take place March 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the location in Commerce Park 1 on Frank Yost Lane.  The 100,800 square foot speculative building is designed for optimal use for manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and more. It includes 38 foot […]

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Local News

CCHD reports 81 new cases of COVID-19

The Christian County Health Department reported 81 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. That amount is since the last report on Friday, and puts the overall total at 5,726—of that, 453 cases are considered active, and 5,199 people have recovered from the illness. Christian County has 74 COVID-19 related deaths.

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Local News

Trends showing decrease in COVID-19 in Ky. says Governor Beshear

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says the data shows that the state is getting to a better place where it comes to COVID-19, reporting 1,623 new cases Monday. That puts the overall total in the Commonwealth at 364,507, and the positivity rate was down a little once again, now at 8.85 percent.  The governor says the signs are there that things are starting to look up for the Commonwealth, especially as […]

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Local News

Weather a factor in fatal Logan County accident

Winter weather was a factor in a head-on collision Monday morning in Logan County that killed a Russellville woman. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office investigated and determined 18-year old Travis Mast of Whitesville, Tennessee was southbound on KY 103 approximately three miles north of Auburn about 7:30 a.m. when trailer he was towing behind his pickup began fish-tailing due to the slick roadway. He lost control of his truck, crossed […]

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Local Sports

2nd Region Media/Bluegrass Preps release polls today

Lyon County heads the 2nd region Boys Media poll this week with Madisonville, Webster County, Hopkinsville and University Heights in the top five. Henderson County, Christian County, Union County, Crittenden County and Caldwell County round out the Top 10. On the Girls side, Henderson County was the unanimous number one pick with Webster County, Crittenden County, Christian County and Lyon County rounding out the top five. Trigg County, Union County, […]

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Local Sports

Local teams have games canceled due to Covid issues

Webster County announced on social media today its boys basketball game with Trigg County on February 6th has been canceled due to Covid protocol involving Trigg County. The Trojans will now travel to Christian County for a JV-Varsity doubleheader beginning at 6 pm. Meanwhile, the Henderson Gleaner reports Union County’s boys basketball game at Trigg County on February 8th has been canceled due to Covid issues in Trigg County’s program. […]

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Local Sports

MLB Roundup

The Atlanta Braves announced today Hall of Famer Chipper Jones will join the coaching staff as a major league hitting consultant in a part time capacity. The 48-year-old Jones spent his entire playing career with the Braves and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. Dustin Pedrioa announced his retirement today. The 37-year-old second baseman spent his entire playing career with the Boston Red Sox. He played […]

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