Sen. McConnell Backs Reform Ahead Of Debt Limit Showdown
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is joining more than 40 GOP senators to oppose raising the debt ceiling unless there’s substantial spending and budget reform. The Kentucky Republican signed onto […]
Sanctuary, Inc. hosting Mother’s Day Gift Drive
Sanctuary, Inc. is putting out the call for donations and volunteers as they gear up for Mother’s Day at the women and children’s shelter in Hopkinsville. Appearing on WHOP recently, […]
Warming trend coming this week, rain on Friday
Expect milder temperatures this week and a little rain, but we should again avoid any severe weather or flooding rainfalls. Sean Poulos with the National Weather Service in Paudcah said […]
Tuesday is deadline to request mail-in absentee ballot, in-person absentee voting begins Wednesday
Tuesday night at 11:59 is the deadline to request a mail-in paper absentee ballot for the upcoming May primary election. Christian County Clerk Melinda Humphries says log onto govoteky.com if […]
Indictments returned for attempted murder, assault, rape
The Christian County grand jury on Friday returned indictments for attempted murder of a police officer, assault and rape. A true bill for several felonies, including fleeing or evading police, […]
Todd Fiscal Court hears concerns about proposed planning and zoning
Two people with concerns about proposed countywide planning and zoning in Todd County spoke during Friday morning’s Todd Fiscal Court meeting as the county continues to explore the process. On […]
More Kentuckians receiving mental health crisis care with 988 hotline
More Kentuckians facing a mental health crisis are getting help and getting help faster since the national 988 crisis hotline became active. It’s easier to remember than the previous 10-digit […]
Unemployment down in all nine Pennyrile counties last month
Unemployment fell in all nine Pennyrile counties from February to March. Christian County’s jobless rate was 4.5 percent, down from 5.1 percent in February and down three tenths from a […]
National Drinking Water Week proclaimed, Association of Realtors donates to Take Kids Fishing Day
National Drinking Water Week is coming up starting May 6 and a proclamation was held Wednesday morning at the Pennyrile RC&D meeting at Jeffers’ Bend Environmental Center. Charles Turner with […]
Unemployment was down in eight of nine Pennyrile counties last year
The 2022 annual unemployment rate was down from 2021 in eight of nine Pennyrile counties. Christian County’s 2022 jobless rate was 4.8 percent, down from 5.5 percent in 2021. Todd […]