Blood drive to benefit tornado relief efforts set for Tuesday at Western Ky. Blood Center
The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is putting out the call for donations to benefit those impacted by the weekend’s destructive tornados. According to Coordinator Beth Lancaster, a blood drive […]
TVA making progress, continues making repairs damaged power equipment
Tennessee Valley Authority personnel continue to work to repair damaged power transmission equipment in the areas impacted by the recent severe weather. According to a news release, power has been […]
Kentucky tornado death toll stands at 74
Governor Beshear says the death toll from the weekend tornadoes has reached 74. Most of the deaths occured in Graves, Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Warren counties and Beshear says “there will […]
Kiwanis selling ornaments, gourmet nuts to help raised funds for programs
The Kiwanis Club of Hopkinsville is the midst of selling ornaments and gourmet snacks, all in the name of raising money to benefit their numerous community programs. Vice President Chandler […]
Jace Blue flips the switch on community tree, bringing Christmas spirit to downtown
Christmas came to Hopkinsville early Friday night as Jace Blue flipped the switch on the downtown Christmas tree, setting off a weekend full of holiday festivities. Carols were sung and […]
Ky. gains 2,773 COVID cases, 63 deaths
The positivity rate fell slightly once again Friday, as Kentucky gained 2,773 new cases of COVID-19. There were 63 newly reported deaths, putting the death toll in the state at […]
Festival of Trees underway in War Memorial Building, continues Saturday
The Pennyroyal Center Festival of Trees got underway Friday in the War Memorial Building in downtown Hopkinsville, and the festivities continue into Saturday. Even though Friday’s viewings were by appointment […]
L&R Soda Bar collects over 200 toys for local children
The L&R Soda Bar in Elkton is celebrating a successful toy drive, where they collected over 200 toys for children in the need in the community. According to a news […]
Gov. signs executive order to hopefully address nursing shortage
Governor Beshear has signed an executive order declaring Kentucky’s nursing shortage an emergency, while reporting an additional 2,736 cases of COVID-19 Thursday. He says the state is operating 12-to-20 percent […]
United Way to receive contribution from Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas and Electric employee campaign
As area nonprofits begin making plans to assist residents in need in the coming year, additional funding is headed their way from the employees of Louisville Gas and Electric Company […]