https://www.kentuckynewera.com/search/?q=&t=article&l=100&d=&d1=&d2=&s=start_time&sd=desc&nsa=eedition&c%5B%5D=living/,living*&f=rss www.kentuckynewera.com - RSS Results in section(s) living/,living* only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.92.1 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Guests at this month's Supper Club were treated to a tasting of a seven course German meal including frankfurters, spaetzle and pretzel buns. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:45:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6bf098c6-8244-562f-862a-0d4786ade643 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/food/article_6bf098c6-8244-562f-862a-0d4786ade643.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era Q: I am taking a seminary class about the history of the Bible. The professor said that students were to treat the Bible like all other history books. Seems to me it is much more than just a history book.… Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/342344d5-bdc8-5d68-a15a-a166bd22df58 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_342344d5-bdc8-5d68-a15a-a166bd22df58.html malexieff@kentuckynewera.com (Mike Alexieff) Q: My marriage is troubled for the want of one thing: money. This is driving both of us to work more, buy more and worry about how to pay the credit card bill each month. Most of the stuff we… Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/846dac6d-4fc1-5a12-9000-b4c60bba0c58 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_846dac6d-4fc1-5a12-9000-b4c60bba0c58.html malexieff@kentuckynewera.com (Mike Alexieff) Q: I am a worship leader in my church and love it. One of the church leaders told me that I should write more about living a holy life. Isn’t that a little outdated? That’s one of the reasons people… Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/77a83f33-3f66-5914-a6f7-16a30c8f6d39 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_77a83f33-3f66-5914-a6f7-16a30c8f6d39.html malexieff@kentuckynewera.com (Mike Alexieff) NEW YORK — Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/29309cc0-c356-588a-bc27-683bd5560be5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_29309cc0-c356-588a-bc27-683bd5560be5.html By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press To me, October is the start of soup season and I love soup season! There is just something warm and cozy about sitting down with a bowl of soup on a cold day. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/84c50102-0d29-5fcf-89e3-f0b1db675a44 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_84c50102-0d29-5fcf-89e3-f0b1db675a44.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era NEW YORK — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/54d614ad-1f21-538e-9474-5f061870d44e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_54d614ad-1f21-538e-9474-5f061870d44e.html By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press This year’s 9th annual Summer Salute festival will be held this Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival will run from the Christian County Justice Center on 9th street to the Little River Park on Bethel… Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/eb5622d6-fefa-5d3e-a01e-9f214dfe74d0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_eb5622d6-fefa-5d3e-a01e-9f214dfe74d0.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer This year’s Naturefest will take place Sept. 20, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jeffers Bend Environmental Center in Hopkinsville. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/729dc100-debb-538b-984b-7038dd7b6225 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_729dc100-debb-538b-984b-7038dd7b6225.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Fans of bluegrass music and the eclectic rock group the Grateful Dead came together last week at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for the unveiling of the organization’s newest exhibition, “Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey,” in honor… Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c57cda1e-50a5-5704-85f7-07ec35556fe0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_c57cda1e-50a5-5704-85f7-07ec35556fe0.html By Freddie Bourne Kentucky New Era Early on that Friday morning, members of the Genesis Express Inc., nonprofit will begin arriving at their facility on Jefferson Street. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1a228a81-de28-560d-8196-a0d9a4cb7a20 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_1a228a81-de28-560d-8196-a0d9a4cb7a20.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention,” Oscar Wilde once said. The chance to practice small acts of anonymous kindness is now available in a unique way. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:13:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/14fe094e-b614-5f92-ab87-6a4e0df142d0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_14fe094e-b614-5f92-ab87-6a4e0df142d0.html By DENISE SHOULDERS NEWS-DEMOCRAT & LEADER Amy Slone knows what the problem is. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:04:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3adfeb96-32fe-5807-b25c-cc98034ec99a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_3adfeb96-32fe-5807-b25c-cc98034ec99a.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:08:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bad0204d-6efc-5912-8008-9589b32d81fa https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_bad0204d-6efc-5912-8008-9589b32d81fa.html Paul Thurston and his wife had already made plans for their wedding ceremony that year. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:18:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/910c4efc-befc-5a08-b79d-06c1677958e7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_910c4efc-befc-5a08-b79d-06c1677958e7.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer Kentucky state and local agencies are preparing for an influx of travelers during the total solar eclipse that will sweep across 13 states on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/360f9016-0889-56c3-80d1-dca1b75a1c8a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_360f9016-0889-56c3-80d1-dca1b75a1c8a.html By New Era Staff Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:20:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/18b1fd8d-99b2-5fa6-929b-8119eba24a60 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_18b1fd8d-99b2-5fa6-929b-8119eba24a60.html In Ephesians 4:22-24 the word says to us; You were taught, with regard to your former way of life; to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the… Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:52:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/79231c89-2ff2-503d-8eca-575098895b58 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_79231c89-2ff2-503d-8eca-575098895b58.html By Betty Badie Positively Speaking Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:58:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6aed4ae4-1117-5bfc-80f5-eec752a571ee https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_6aed4ae4-1117-5bfc-80f5-eec752a571ee.html Sometimes you can give all you have, suffer all you can endure, pray all you are able, and still not get the outcome you want. You can do all you can yet it is not enough. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:29:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0616532e-76bb-582c-af31-8f80bd2f64c2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_0616532e-76bb-582c-af31-8f80bd2f64c2.html By Matt Shown Crossroads Fellowship Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:53:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f2f15873-db9c-59d0-900b-b26d81ce8423 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_f2f15873-db9c-59d0-900b-b26d81ce8423.html Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:33:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/04f217f1-287b-5a59-b9e9-8ead04b3989d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_04f217f1-287b-5a59-b9e9-8ead04b3989d.html Darin and Brooke Aldridge will be performing at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/57c7175a-4351-51fc-a958-cfd9a0acec41 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_57c7175a-4351-51fc-a958-cfd9a0acec41.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era I just recently had major back surgery and let me tell you; the struggle has been real. Before I had the surgery I had people telling me that they would be there for me and I took their word for… Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:39:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b37fc57f-9435-5a90-876c-feb402be75f4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_b37fc57f-9435-5a90-876c-feb402be75f4.html By Betty Badie Positively Speaking Last month, the Lipstick After Dark Girls Mentoring program held their annual sleepover at the Holiday Inn. Lipstick After Dark Girls Mentoring program was founded by Hopkinsville native and licensed social worker Tangela Babb in 2019. The teen mentorship serves… Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:09:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b462e51e-b22a-545b-bc48-040294739166 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_b462e51e-b22a-545b-bc48-040294739166.html By Jazmine Torian New Era Staff Writer Logan Countian John Alcott, recently joined the United Flying Octogenarians pilot organization. There are around 1,900 members of this club worldwide. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:39:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/722e6bb5-ae65-5c3b-95d2-bf2f4dc27298 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_722e6bb5-ae65-5c3b-95d2-bf2f4dc27298.html By CHRIS COOPER For the New Era In the aftermath of a week that saw the walls of the historic structure come tumbling down, the remnants of the old chapel at Cadiz Baptist Church are now being hauled away. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:39:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4d66c5ab-533b-52f5-a3d0-6eabf323ec8a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_4d66c5ab-533b-52f5-a3d0-6eabf323ec8a.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer Bob Brame demonstrates an interesting feature of the seat which once sat in a passenger car that the Trigg County Historical Society bought from the Henry Ford Railroad. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:58:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/070e6d55-a524-55c2-b088-0c0eeb325bb3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_070e6d55-a524-55c2-b088-0c0eeb325bb3.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer The Bible is a tapestry of God’s grace. At every turn we find threads of promise throughout that meet and form a knot. One of these knots is found in the Old Testament book of Ruth. The book of Ruth… Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:26:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/39928a6a-8fed-5f4c-aeba-3846782c661e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_39928a6a-8fed-5f4c-aeba-3846782c661e.html By Matt Shown Crossroads Fellowship Dean Baggett, of White Plains, was recognized by the Take Off Pounds Sensibly organization as the 2022 TOPS Kentucky Queen for losing the most weight. Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/11b5cf83-2b64-5210-a583-4172608119a6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_11b5cf83-2b64-5210-a583-4172608119a6.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era Help improve Kentucky’s fisheries by donating your natural Christmas tree to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program this holiday season. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6d04a531-537e-545b-b961-4d0e059f1ab2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_6d04a531-537e-545b-b961-4d0e059f1ab2.html By New Era Staff Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:47:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6a741215-55be-55e7-9b34-edce6c8bbe2c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_6a741215-55be-55e7-9b34-edce6c8bbe2c.html Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:05:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8f56e155-9e4d-5873-812d-31493d7c1ba9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_8f56e155-9e4d-5873-812d-31493d7c1ba9.html Trigg County Hospital CEO John Sumner introduced the hospital’s new community relations director to the facility’s board of trustees during Thursday’s board meeting. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:37:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/58652312-796f-541e-8c96-0efce055cb1d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_58652312-796f-541e-8c96-0efce055cb1d.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer Both Hopkinsville and Oak Grove were filled with festive spirit over the weekend with fun, annual holiday traditions. After being postponed on week for weather, the HES/Energy Net night parade lit up Hopkinsville on Saturday night. And on Friday night,… Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:04:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1a29fc00-eebc-5df3-b43e-62e231d73123 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_1a29fc00-eebc-5df3-b43e-62e231d73123.html Downtown Hopkinsville is illuminated for Christmas in this photograph by L.D. Martin taken in 1932. Taken from Main Street looking east down 9th Street, we catch a glimpse of the Phoenix Drug Store, Western Union office, Dixie Cafe, Higgins Drug… Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bdc9502a-e00a-5bac-8f2b-955e19dbfb8a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_bdc9502a-e00a-5bac-8f2b-955e19dbfb8a.html Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d03f3313-0b7a-5994-a211-5c01b01adac7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_d03f3313-0b7a-5994-a211-5c01b01adac7.html Even though the HES/energynet Night Christmas Parade was postponed over the weekend, the Community Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony was still held as scheduled on Friday night on Founders Square. This year’s Honorary Tree Lighter was Jack Shaheen, who got to… Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:05:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3dbc97fd-8a08-52ff-bb82-757b441b6845 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_3dbc97fd-8a08-52ff-bb82-757b441b6845.html Photos by Derek Harper | KNE The Hudson-Essex Sales Company announced that Santa drives an Essex in their show window on 9th Street in 1922. The car dealership was located at 319-323 E 9th Street where today’s Brawner’s Furniture Store is located. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:57:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1aa3198d-cba5-538d-827e-8a77b5ef6a35 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_1aa3198d-cba5-538d-827e-8a77b5ef6a35.html Principal’s List Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:28:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/47432439-8973-5c67-98e3-578d7ec6f08f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_47432439-8973-5c67-98e3-578d7ec6f08f.html Principal’s List Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:26:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/80820bb9-0a25-522f-bc71-c94d933dd375 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_80820bb9-0a25-522f-bc71-c94d933dd375.html Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:58:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4c052d87-beb1-570a-b579-ea0fb40c61eb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_4c052d87-beb1-570a-b579-ea0fb40c61eb.html Deborah Bridges’ sled from 1952 is on display in the room where Mrs. Claus is enjoying a tea with her young visitors and their parents. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:41:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/08e09cf6-5621-5b7e-a6f1-5413714a0a2c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_08e09cf6-5621-5b7e-a6f1-5413714a0a2c.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.” — Luke 18:10 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:10:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9d013047-d8ba-5f4d-b3b0-d9041f460573 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_9d013047-d8ba-5f4d-b3b0-d9041f460573.html By Matt Shown Crossroads Fellowship Principal’s List Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:35:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/908f14e0-1685-59a4-bf39-0dc9e410ac90 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_908f14e0-1685-59a4-bf39-0dc9e410ac90.html Principal’s List Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:33:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d5c7ac35-b25b-5892-ac6c-0f64592ed2ee https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_d5c7ac35-b25b-5892-ac6c-0f64592ed2ee.html Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:08:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/321869e9-f184-58da-a251-25f71975ee27 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_321869e9-f184-58da-a251-25f71975ee27.html Principal’s List Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:56:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dfe5d54c-42d1-5ee1-a924-76a612ef4cca https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_dfe5d54c-42d1-5ee1-a924-76a612ef4cca.html Principal’s List Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:52:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5b06159f-6166-52bb-9c2f-84c4aecf4c30 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_5b06159f-6166-52bb-9c2f-84c4aecf4c30.html Principal’s List Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b676eab5-a289-5d40-858a-981ec4cff7cb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_b676eab5-a289-5d40-858a-981ec4cff7cb.html Principal’s List Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:13:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/035deb44-db7d-5d02-b51f-04073599b212 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_035deb44-db7d-5d02-b51f-04073599b212.html The fall is my favorite season and I feel that the fall is a time for letting go and releasing anything that is a burden to us. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:27:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/68df2172-1f5a-5b5e-a104-037a11db83e7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_68df2172-1f5a-5b5e-a104-037a11db83e7.html By Betty Badie Positively Speaking Today, in the “gone but not forgotten” category, we find the McCarroll house, which was out on Everett Lane, where the Cadiz Road meets the Princeton Road. What started out as a very simple farm house from about 1847, like… Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:26:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c204438b-1ab0-5f07-933c-f4fdcfae7cc9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_c204438b-1ab0-5f07-933c-f4fdcfae7cc9.html By James B. Coursey Hiding in Plain Sight Principal’s List Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:13:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/05f6a46e-5db3-5a73-8fdd-c9c860080488 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_05f6a46e-5db3-5a73-8fdd-c9c860080488.html Principal’s List Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:38:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0a6ce825-a1aa-5026-9582-ce1dc727efde https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_0a6ce825-a1aa-5026-9582-ce1dc727efde.html A regional competition of the 2024 National Civics Bee, an initiative by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is slated for April 20, 2024, at The Carson Center in Paducah for youth in Western Kentucky. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:51:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3d9c55f1-1aaf-5113-85a9-f4cb0e157201 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_3d9c55f1-1aaf-5113-85a9-f4cb0e157201.html By New Era Staff Principal’s list Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:49:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9d3f5e25-a318-5fca-a4d6-17c03d0fb371 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_9d3f5e25-a318-5fca-a4d6-17c03d0fb371.html Principal’s list3rd Grade Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:47:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a9667a6e-f99c-5d7d-8d6b-a40c01cf3ce6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_a9667a6e-f99c-5d7d-8d6b-a40c01cf3ce6.html Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:01:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bef5f414-db66-5fd9-b9ce-1ff73e407d4a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_bef5f414-db66-5fd9-b9ce-1ff73e407d4a.html Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:59:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6133f49b-8bfe-5a29-abb5-8e126295522b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_6133f49b-8bfe-5a29-abb5-8e126295522b.html The Invention of Tradition, an interesting 2012 book by Eric J. Hobsbawm, reveals a number of inventions that previously we all thought to be ancient — such as the tartan kilt worn by Scotsmen — which was in fact only… Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:56:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/72c96c2d-de14-544b-b2a1-dce52feb2fdb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_72c96c2d-de14-544b-b2a1-dce52feb2fdb.html By James B. Coursey Hiding in Plain Sight Kentucky Science Center is excited to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority to bring an energy outreach program called Captain Current vs. The Electricity Vampires to Kentucky schools in the TVA area, beginning today at Mahaffey Middle School,… Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7564ab95-1b6d-52a3-a91c-e9a92bffa38b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_7564ab95-1b6d-52a3-a91c-e9a92bffa38b.html By New Era Staff Chapel Hart will open the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts’s Center Stage Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 in Madisonville. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9d61cb49-c258-5b28-9d67-6776f8a56fb3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_9d61cb49-c258-5b28-9d67-6776f8a56fb3.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era The following business licenses were issued by the City of Hopkinsville in August: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:32:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3eb86f68-0001-5362-8b17-efe09c6ddf27 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_3eb86f68-0001-5362-8b17-efe09c6ddf27.html The Pickin’ Life Project will celebrate 10 years of “Bluegrass on Beshear” on Saturday, Oct. 7. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c94f3607-d198-52fa-a77f-82859cc17dd6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_c94f3607-d198-52fa-a77f-82859cc17dd6.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era SUBMITTED Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:19:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/86752e0a-1e92-5853-8871-35f694713c00 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_86752e0a-1e92-5853-8871-35f694713c00.html Bethel Berry Baptist Church located at 6975 Old Madisonville Road will be having an Installation Service for Pastor Christopher L. Wilson on Oct. 8. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:19:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3a5ae1d3-a8a4-5edf-ab27-ab29fbf1db50 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_3a5ae1d3-a8a4-5edf-ab27-ab29fbf1db50.html What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14 ESV Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/67be8adf-68f3-5bf1-b950-ff9ea4f23fb8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_67be8adf-68f3-5bf1-b950-ff9ea4f23fb8.html By Matt Shown Crossroads Fellowship Jesus is the son of God the father and we should always strive to allow him to shine through us. Some may be wondering what I mean; so let me tell you. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/86429b75-4e85-54bc-9430-3b3252d73692 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_86429b75-4e85-54bc-9430-3b3252d73692.html By Betty Badie Positively Speaking Members and guests of the Hopkinsville High School class of 1963 met for a reunion celebrating their 60th graduation anniversary on Sept. 16 and 17. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:58:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cab1aa20-510e-5a22-bde5-ed7aa424835f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_cab1aa20-510e-5a22-bde5-ed7aa424835f.html The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:36:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c96d74f7-7604-595b-8f58-fa96eeb944c2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_c96d74f7-7604-595b-8f58-fa96eeb944c2.html Over the weekend, members of the community came out to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month downtown inside the Founders Square and Farmers Market hosted by Edgewood Baptish Church. The community got a chance to eat great street tacos and treats… Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:49:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7ebce840-b57f-5fe1-b510-df950613a4ef https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_7ebce840-b57f-5fe1-b510-df950613a4ef.html Jazmine Torian New Era Staff Writer The City of Madisonville will present the third annual Harvest Fest at Mahr Park this Friday and Saturday. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:57:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0ffe80b1-3ee1-5e4b-81eb-22e7ef2a1070 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_0ffe80b1-3ee1-5e4b-81eb-22e7ef2a1070.html By Matt Hughes For the New Era Steven and Ruthie Boldt Howard, of Cerulean, recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:21:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/17fd9f10-58bf-559b-aca0-1ebaa9998c09 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_17fd9f10-58bf-559b-aca0-1ebaa9998c09.html Tim McGraw famously sang, “Someday I hope you get the chance to live like you were dying.” Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ad2f4d45-6c55-5fff-bf25-ab6eef576b97 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_ad2f4d45-6c55-5fff-bf25-ab6eef576b97.html By Matt Shown Crossroads Fellowship Opening a new bed and breakfast in rural Trigg County seemed like a natural culmination of all the things he’s done before, notes Joey Ruff, whose previous jobs have included food service, bartending, management and customer service in the hospitality… Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:01:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2304b666-7898-53f2-821b-138099cd46c2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_2304b666-7898-53f2-821b-138099cd46c2.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era Staff writer The Anne P. Baker Gallery at the Glema Center for the Arts in Madisonville will be exhibiting “Artwork by Ron and Diann Corbin” through Sept. 28. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5f3dadda-da9c-51a0-9473-284a2ad19cb0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_5f3dadda-da9c-51a0-9473-284a2ad19cb0.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era Local farmer David Johnson recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Todd County Central High School, according to a press release. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:08:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f00db2a2-c79f-5a76-b84a-ceefecc9b132 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_f00db2a2-c79f-5a76-b84a-ceefecc9b132.html By New Era Staff Applications for the fall cycle of the Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development are now available from Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:44:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d4c42eb2-46dd-5b19-81a4-ac5c4658ccde https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_d4c42eb2-46dd-5b19-81a4-ac5c4658ccde.html By New Era Staff Joey and Allison Ruff had been looking for more than two years, searching in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in north Georgia, in other places, for a home they could open to the public. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bf2d4d39-0e98-5c76-9180-0a69e2dc9af2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_bf2d4d39-0e98-5c76-9180-0a69e2dc9af2.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer A Simpson County farm is home to Kentucky’s largest sunflower maze, which is now open. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0485ea84-39be-510d-bba4-f8b160247af1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_0485ea84-39be-510d-bba4-f8b160247af1.html By KEITH PYLES For the New Era Trigg County Historical Society President Bob Brame shared the story of his fifth great-grandfather with his fellow society members. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0ee6bf26-a186-5c4d-b92a-541a63f39eaa https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_0ee6bf26-a186-5c4d-b92a-541a63f39eaa.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer FNB Bank announced this week in a press release that Ray Wagner has joined FNB as Chief Credit Officer. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d6f7a1fb-2319-50b2-8a0e-e04bb8d04db8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_d6f7a1fb-2319-50b2-8a0e-e04bb8d04db8.html By New Era Staff Life is best lived in the shadow of the future. If you are a student, you can only hope to pass the tests you prepare for. At work, we only complete the deadlines we plan for. A coming vacation often… Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:43:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ef7fd7f9-e0a0-5ac2-b038-44589792217b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_ef7fd7f9-e0a0-5ac2-b038-44589792217b.html By Matt Shown Crossroads Fellowship Jesus Christ is our answer to freedom that was lost due to sin. We all will or have experienced chaos, injustice, disorder, trauma, suffering or some type of tragedy in our lives but this is not where things should have… Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:23:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/710e0f24-81a7-5420-8f36-cafff4ea6092 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_710e0f24-81a7-5420-8f36-cafff4ea6092.html By Betty Badie Positively Speaking Most of us have heard the old saying; that when it rains it pours and this typically means that we keep having several unforseen incidents one after another. Attack after attack, back to back. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:59:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8955069c-6fc8-5a1a-be07-9700492c59ef https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_8955069c-6fc8-5a1a-be07-9700492c59ef.html By Betty Badie Positively Speaking A replica of the Pinta, a Portuguese ship used by Christopher Columbus and other early explorers, docked at English Park on Thursday and will act as a “floating museum” beginning today for educational tours. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5abf5688-8d5b-5a74-a708-473dde3dcd85 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_5abf5688-8d5b-5a74-a708-473dde3dcd85.html By Karah Wilson For the New Era A replica of the Pinta, a Portuguese ship used by Christopher Columbus and other early explorers, docked at English Park on Thursday and will act as a “floating museum” beginning today for educational tours. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c65fcd41-6d69-5ef2-a360-18f79f1e42ca https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_c65fcd41-6d69-5ef2-a360-18f79f1e42ca.html By Karah Wilson For the New Era The crowd expressed its displeasure at the quartering of armed troops among the people and cried loudly in agreement with the description of King George III as someone who is “unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:56:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e9ec0f04-dafb-54f5-b69e-ffeab48deed7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_e9ec0f04-dafb-54f5-b69e-ffeab48deed7.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer Roger and Barbara (Baus) Watson of Hopkinsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 30th. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:21:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2c1a98ce-bd3e-5fa4-b411-59b4c72ce4c4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_2c1a98ce-bd3e-5fa4-b411-59b4c72ce4c4.html “Who am I?” Few questions are more profoundly philosophical and profoundly applicable. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:22:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1adaa4d2-83a4-5e98-8a30-3bea09eb3678 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_1adaa4d2-83a4-5e98-8a30-3bea09eb3678.html Standing onstage at the Lake Barkley Convention Center, presenter Keith Washer described this year’s Citizen of the Year with words such as kindness, love and support. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:38:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e71a460c-5957-57be-9ba0-d60a1382e11e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_e71a460c-5957-57be-9ba0-d60a1382e11e.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer Cassie Ipock was re-elected to represent Region One of the Kentucky Association of School Councils (KASC) during an online vote of member schools last month. She will serve a three-year term on the KASC Board of Directors. She also serves… Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:34:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c14bcbec-c7ac-54c2-82a5-8cf60cf888e7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_c14bcbec-c7ac-54c2-82a5-8cf60cf888e7.html By New Era Staff Gamble Funeral Home recently awarded two area students with $1,000 scholarships. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:05:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d96ce365-f57c-53f7-bba7-1e2160996b6a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_d96ce365-f57c-53f7-bba7-1e2160996b6a.html Allen Lozar once said, “Don’t let your current circumstances determine your character.” When he said that, he could have been talking about eight-year-old Greyson Walker, a student at Stevenson Elementary School. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:21:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a5818c75-b762-5a44-b2bb-eab03f800d80 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_a5818c75-b762-5a44-b2bb-eab03f800d80.html By DENISE SHOULDERS For the New Era Stan McKinney, a native of Princeton, has been named professor emeritus by the board of trustees at Campbellsville University. Wed, 31 May 2023 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/81334d05-a970-5f50-b664-72e67f21c827 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_81334d05-a970-5f50-b664-72e67f21c827.html By Gerard Flanagan For the New Era Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control. 1 Timothy 2:15 ESV Fri, 26 May 2023 11:13:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/61932203-5e21-547d-b994-e396e6166f10 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_61932203-5e21-547d-b994-e396e6166f10.html Alisa Coleman has been named the new president of Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. She has served as the interim president since Robert Ramey left last winter to become the president of Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b6cceb29-86e7-5fcd-a379-37a6c967e9e4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_b6cceb29-86e7-5fcd-a379-37a6c967e9e4.html By Jodi Camp For the New Era Principal’s List Mon, 22 May 2023 14:58:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8d8b4267-74d0-5fd4-b20f-6b211a6b6689 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_8d8b4267-74d0-5fd4-b20f-6b211a6b6689.html Principal’s List Mon, 22 May 2023 14:56:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1a3c6fca-efc6-536f-b8bc-eda6d73b754c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/living/article_1a3c6fca-efc6-536f-b8bc-eda6d73b754c.html