https://www.kentuckynewera.com/search/?q=&t=article&l=100&d=&d1=&d2=&s=start_time&sd=desc&nsa=eedition&c%5B%5D=news,news/*&f=rss*&f=rss www.kentuckynewera.com - RSS Results in section(s) news,news/* only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.96.1 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Robert G. Powell recalls all the times he had his picture in his hometown newspaper — the mugshots that told of all the difficult times, the drug-related crimes, in his life. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bf552521-5b5a-5bd5-bb9e-d90af5a5357a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_bf552521-5b5a-5bd5-bb9e-d90af5a5357a.html By TONYA S. GRACENEW ERA Staff Writer The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has announced updated information about proposed fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that have received final legislative approval and are now in effect. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/74bef265-3a1a-580a-98d1-231e8699f8fb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_74bef265-3a1a-580a-98d1-231e8699f8fb.html By Paxton Media Group FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary discussed a proposed bill that would create additional massage therapy regulations on Thursday. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bff45a0a-d098-5e44-b2ae-0e9fdbe86776 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_bff45a0a-d098-5e44-b2ae-0e9fdbe86776.html BY LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture received an update on Thursday on the implementation of a new law designed to bring more locally grown food to schools in the commonwealth. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d2dc5676-8aa6-5cd3-bc68-6d0033edee40 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_d2dc5676-8aa6-5cd3-bc68-6d0033edee40.html BY LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Kansas wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run at a Mount Sterling truck stop. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/93d4b48b-7096-57d2-96ad-3c483fbd2085 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_93d4b48b-7096-57d2-96ad-3c483fbd2085.html By KENTUCKY TODAY Christian County High School will kick off Homecoming Week with its first-ever Homecoming Parade on Sunday. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a99a6692-9678-5cfa-9a78-679180320fc4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_a99a6692-9678-5cfa-9a78-679180320fc4.html New Era Staff Writer A Nortonville man was arrested over the weekend after a fugitive warrant turned into a pursuit into the Tradewater River where he was ultimately apprehended, according to a release from the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/94d88b5f-5acd-5c18-9eda-e09f6af93981 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_94d88b5f-5acd-5c18-9eda-e09f6af93981.html By Paxton Media Group With about two months remaining in his term, Hopkinsville mayor J.R. Knight says he is leaving the city in a better place than when he took office. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:20:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/29ec5f7d-8c66-5803-a4a1-3b338a3e7569 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_29ec5f7d-8c66-5803-a4a1-3b338a3e7569.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The company that owns the Kentucky Castle says it has removed Wes Henderson as CEO after court filings revealed Henderson is accused of filming people having sex without their knowledge, including at the Kentucky Castle. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fd57b932-9042-5a37-b4a2-7ebcfc30553e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_fd57b932-9042-5a37-b4a2-7ebcfc30553e.html By JANET PATTON and VALARIE HONEYCUTT SPEARS TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE SOMERSET – A Baptist pastor was arrested Thursday night at his Somerset home on charges involving alleged sexual offenses against minors, according to Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/39b48c6e-3ab4-596e-96c3-a8c4e5ffe07b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_39b48c6e-3ab4-596e-96c3-a8c4e5ffe07b.html By MARK MAYNARD KENTUCKY TODAY Kentucky bourbon maker Wes Henderson has been accused by family members of secretly filming them, as well as others in multiple places, including the Kentucky Castle, according to a lawsuit filed in Kentucky. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1ccdc694-8d35-5c5d-9821-44b350f23b1f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_1ccdc694-8d35-5c5d-9821-44b350f23b1f.html By JANET PATTON TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Republican Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is asking Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear to temporarily suspend a prohibition on using untaxed diesel on public roads. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b97a56da-0291-5a67-ac56-4cc1dbff5388 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b97a56da-0291-5a67-ac56-4cc1dbff5388.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN An electric utility is telling the state regulator it anticipates keeping its existing coal-fired and natural gas-fired power plants open beyond 2050, a projection amid state and federal efforts seeking to boost fossil fuel-fired power. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7c25db20-5934-54c9-acdf-e978caced567 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_7c25db20-5934-54c9-acdf-e978caced567.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN The following indictments were released by the Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d3c57dbe-4d05-5cb1-aca4-dc63a3be35fd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_d3c57dbe-4d05-5cb1-aca4-dc63a3be35fd.html The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0ccfac50-94fc-50ab-b7b5-77281b90349a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_0ccfac50-94fc-50ab-b7b5-77281b90349a.html More than 60 people filled a committee room for the “listening session” on data centers set up by Rep. Adam Moore, D-Lexington. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a089b0b2-3f58-5c53-8578-29ec04334bb7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a089b0b2-3f58-5c53-8578-29ec04334bb7.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN The Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State Police trooper has been indicted by a grand jury, according to court records. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/94588d3d-fa4c-5cb6-a71c-3fe7de06a231 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_94588d3d-fa4c-5cb6-a71c-3fe7de06a231.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Kentucky bourbon maker Wes Henderson has been accused by family members of secretly filming them, as well as others in multiple places, including the Kentucky Castle, according to a lawsuit filed in Kentucky. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:21:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9af9d40f-cf62-574e-b702-2b7b62946257 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_9af9d40f-cf62-574e-b702-2b7b62946257.html By JANET PATTON TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE It did not take long Friday night for Trigg County to turn Fort Campbell miscues into points, and once Zamarrian Broussard found the edge, the Falcons had no answers. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6f5ed646-e30f-5d29-ad7b-ff180db1a7eb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_6f5ed646-e30f-5d29-ad7b-ff180db1a7eb.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter In the face of complaints from the public, action by city and county officials to address problems and data showing an increase state police workload, Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree says he's doing all he can in trying to fill… Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ac4029f9-b7b1-5863-9aa8-f12a9328bfb6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ac4029f9-b7b1-5863-9aa8-f12a9328bfb6.html By TONYA S. GRACENEW ERA Staff Writer Safety, infrastructure and city's continued growth took center stage Thursday as candidates for Hopkinsville mayor and Ward 1 city council laid out their priorities during a League of Women Voters forum. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/49fb2781-dd68-5128-985b-87fc33f34a6d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_49fb2781-dd68-5128-985b-87fc33f34a6d.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The previously announced sale of Casey Jones Distillery to B3 Beverage Company was not completed, the Hopkinsville distillery announced Friday. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:16:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6edaf2f6-c7c1-5e8e-bf79-53c1b4e04679 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_6edaf2f6-c7c1-5e8e-bf79-53c1b4e04679.html By New Era staff A survey seeking public input about proposed plans for a splash pad and pool in the Hopkinsville community can now be accessed through a new online site. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:17:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3305a908-8680-5b3d-9d10-469e4c9294c6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3305a908-8680-5b3d-9d10-469e4c9294c6.html By TONYA S. GRACENEW ERA Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/354146c2-4686-5c28-8428-422a4ae22739 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_354146c2-4686-5c28-8428-422a4ae22739.html HARRODSBURG — Mercer Fiscal Court rejected zoning regulations that would have allowed the siting of large data centers on land adjacent to a Kentucky Utilities coal-fired power plant. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5cfa4026-17e8-5451-ba8a-e0900dca0300 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_5cfa4026-17e8-5451-ba8a-e0900dca0300.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear removed an employment barrier for veterans and active-duty military by signing an emergency regulation to fast-track Commercial Driver’s Licenses. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/de2b7e90-0baa-5788-8fc1-83285dcd68e0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_de2b7e90-0baa-5788-8fc1-83285dcd68e0.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY A Kentucky cabin built in about 1790 is on the market, and it comes with a little something extra to help the new owners celebrate — a $1,000 bar tab at a nearby hangout. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:01:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d12c83d4-75e6-5612-9780-e2c931fa67d3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_d12c83d4-75e6-5612-9780-e2c931fa67d3.html By KARLA WARD TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE This coming Monday — Oct. 5 — is the last day for Kentuckians to register to vote ahead of the November general election. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bdd30d23-3743-540e-83e4-7b692ad2716e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_bdd30d23-3743-540e-83e4-7b692ad2716e.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN Editor's note: This story was updated Oct. 2 to reflect the new address the city has created for the survey. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:18:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d0d1f101-5d9e-5b1e-9911-c40294080a18 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_d0d1f101-5d9e-5b1e-9911-c40294080a18.html By TONYA S. GRACENEW ERA Staff Writer The Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County will offer Fall Break programming for local teens in 8th through 11th grades who are not currently club members, according to a news release from the organization. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/03be4f17-5083-53c2-b25d-843c923b22d7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_03be4f17-5083-53c2-b25d-843c923b22d7.html By New Era staff In past years, people were never able to see it because it was always too hot, muses Beth Sumner, chairman of the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Committee. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:07:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5a872f84-2762-595d-b1dd-869995b28a39 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_5a872f84-2762-595d-b1dd-869995b28a39.html By TONYA S. GRACECADIZ RECORD Staff Writer In past years, people were never able to see it because it was always too hot, muses Beth Sumner, chairman of the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Committee. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:07:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/99bc13ee-7a5c-53d6-b52b-a639e358f510 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_99bc13ee-7a5c-53d6-b52b-a639e358f510.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer The City of Hopkinsville is temporarily pausing applications for legacy programs as it completes the transition of development services from Community and Development Services to the city. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:40:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8dc0959d-db84-5369-b7e3-24f5bb169962 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_8dc0959d-db84-5369-b7e3-24f5bb169962.html By New Era staff A 30-day fundraising campaign is underway to raise $1 million for repairs and restoration work at the historic Attucks High School. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/eab5ec1b-793a-5589-b63f-e3ce32f7c42f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_eab5ec1b-793a-5589-b63f-e3ce32f7c42f.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight said the Hopkinsville Police Department is preparing for a leadership transition as Chief Jason Newby prepares to leave the department and a new administration approach. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:25:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1619d9b6-5324-527c-a4bf-e4dd85130ffa https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_1619d9b6-5324-527c-a4bf-e4dd85130ffa.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Amid observations that voter turnout likely will be better than she expected, Trigg County Clerk Carmen Finley urges residents to go cast their ballots during the upcoming Nov. 3 general election. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:25:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fa6921a9-ed05-529b-983e-ad1dd5678d1d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_fa6921a9-ed05-529b-983e-ad1dd5678d1d.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer Amid observations that voter turnout likely will be better than she expected, Trigg County Clerk Carmen Finley urges residents to go cast their ballots during the upcoming Nov. 3 general election. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:25:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2f7b7846-16e7-5e28-b217-2b424d2c06a3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_2f7b7846-16e7-5e28-b217-2b424d2c06a3.html By TONYA S. GRACECADIZ RECORD Staff Writer Group to host ‘United to Serve’ Banquet Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:43:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cd78995f-0e49-5a33-b875-776fbce96fab https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_cd78995f-0e49-5a33-b875-776fbce96fab.html With another surge in reported measles cases, the Kentucky total for September exceeds the tally from August. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e58718c1-eac8-5125-8217-f89f9fe5118e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/ep/news/article_e58718c1-eac8-5125-8217-f89f9fe5118e.html By MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky towns are serving as the backdrop of holiday movies, thrillers and “Ethan Almighty,” a film about the dog who inspired the passage of a Kentucky law criminalizing abuse of dogs and cats. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/157b1a1e-35e1-5919-9f16-e9044a3bd9b8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_157b1a1e-35e1-5919-9f16-e9044a3bd9b8.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/97865196-557f-589e-b967-990a39080622 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_97865196-557f-589e-b967-990a39080622.html LAKE BARKLEY — With Lake Barkley tourism’s ongoing initiative to keep the entertainment going year-round in the lake area, director Jody Norwood said that the Lake Barkley Beast Fest is expected to do exactly that. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c5f379bc-57bb-5f0a-922f-a2442c1b4a9c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_c5f379bc-57bb-5f0a-922f-a2442c1b4a9c.html By ALEXA BLACK Paxton Media Group *Trigg County Fiscal Court meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at the courthouse basement. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:08:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c5d16638-e32a-5619-9528-76c0728e7eb8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_c5d16638-e32a-5619-9528-76c0728e7eb8.html Residents challenged proposed data center regulations Monday over how close facilities could operate to homes, protections for utility customers and whether Hopkinsville should allow additional data centers at all. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d880f22a-bd1a-5819-9d16-4428a8222cdc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_d880f22a-bd1a-5819-9d16-4428a8222cdc.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Carter Hendricks shared what he described as a good news story for the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council, noting that the cost of housing and the cost of living in Hopkinsville are much more affordable in a comparison with… Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:16:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/66c988b3-720e-59e6-b496-b1976e84243e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_66c988b3-720e-59e6-b496-b1976e84243e.html By TONYA S. GRACENEW ERA Staff Writer A state panel heard testimony Thursday about a Lexington initiative that uses government resources and community partnerships to address gun violence impacting youth and young adults. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4b8021e4-fcb6-545c-b233-fb346b08db69 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_4b8021e4-fcb6-545c-b233-fb346b08db69.html By Legislative Research Commission Gov. Andy Beshear announced the opening of the Governor’s Office of Music, “a new office dedicated to highlighting Kentucky’s storied music legacy and to supporting Kentucky artists, venues, festivals and music businesses,” a news release said. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/27a3b90e-74ec-5f6f-9745-d8295778e038 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_27a3b90e-74ec-5f6f-9745-d8295778e038.html By VALARIE HONEYCUTT SPEARS TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Flowers of purple, yellow, blue and orange rose above the crowd Saturday morning as participants in the 2026 Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathered at the Christian County Justice Center to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms… Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/82c69076-91f3-5f86-b09f-230311a99391 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_82c69076-91f3-5f86-b09f-230311a99391.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1c024f5e-2404-5a32-a0f6-531890dbd649 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_1c024f5e-2404-5a32-a0f6-531890dbd649.html New Era Staff Writer The following indictments were released by the Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/787ab03e-862a-5e77-a1a4-237baa9fee11 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_787ab03e-862a-5e77-a1a4-237baa9fee11.html New Era Staff Writer Christian County took its shots against Class 6A contender Frederick Douglass on Friday night at the Stadium of Champions, but early missed chances and a heavy dose of penalties proved too much to overcome in a 35-7 loss. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7ff6ac78-852e-57f2-bb73-f6e9fcc591ae https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_7ff6ac78-852e-57f2-bb73-f6e9fcc591ae.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Attorney General Russell Coleman found the University of Kentucky to be in violation of Kentucky’s open records law in three different cases since August, showing the school’s continuing pattern of problems with the state law aimed at government transparency. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a2ae9769-2ba5-524e-9979-06676676abc1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a2ae9769-2ba5-524e-9979-06676676abc1.html By Kentucky Lantern Staff Kentucky residents, local officials and others will have an opportunity Oct. 1 to tell state lawmakers how proposed data centers could affect their communities. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:53:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/de56c7f0-e0d3-5421-95c1-1abf8200fd17 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_de56c7f0-e0d3-5421-95c1-1abf8200fd17.html By New Era staff Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentucky’s congressional delegation in a Thursday letter to throw their support behind a bill amending the Black Lung Benefits Act to “provide adequate benefits for miners suffering from black lung disease.” Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6059728d-907f-5b85-9c79-167867e09d2c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_6059728d-907f-5b85-9c79-167867e09d2c.html By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Christian County High School freshmen stood Friday on the same field where they are expected to receive their diplomas four years from now, making a public commitment to return as graduates in 2030. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/96386abf-9118-5be1-8443-fac69493f07e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_96386abf-9118-5be1-8443-fac69493f07e.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer LEXINGTON — Every year, birds migrate north and gather in a single location in the Arctic, and a team of University of Kentucky researchers is collaborating with Alaska Native communities to study how diseases spread and evolve in this gathering… Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/22c604e6-d103-5ad9-bd02-e69be1c3f4e9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_22c604e6-d103-5ad9-bd02-e69be1c3f4e9.html By Christian Honce University of Kentucky The Kentucky Supreme Court has dealt another blow to Attorney General Russell Coleman’s efforts to resume executions in Kentucky. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ce70874e-adcd-5421-b417-61805433d93e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_ce70874e-adcd-5421-b417-61805433d93e.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Bethel Berry to host events Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:07:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3e218bef-8736-5cf0-a797-59ad3226e1aa https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3e218bef-8736-5cf0-a797-59ad3226e1aa.html The family of the late Dale Dobson accepted the Kentucky Farmer of the Year award for Dobson Farms during Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Farmer Appreciation and Awards Day Wednesday at the Center for Rural Development. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:59:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6874f2f6-817c-52a9-9d82-1cbfa6f93441 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_6874f2f6-817c-52a9-9d82-1cbfa6f93441.html By New Era staff It’s one thing to receive an award with which you’re unfamiliar, an award whose meaning isn’t clear to you, noted Sheila Clark, the longtime executive director of the West Kentucky Workforce Board. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:33:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/943ca47e-5913-585b-9600-b6d7cbf0a81d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_943ca47e-5913-585b-9600-b6d7cbf0a81d.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Deputy Chief Erik Pacheco cited unspecified “outside influences” when he initially resigned from the Hopkinsville Police Department alongside Chief Jason Newby earlier this month, according to a resignation letter obtained by the Kentucky New Era. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b3f8a60f-553d-5b43-9941-f42b6d8e052b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b3f8a60f-553d-5b43-9941-f42b6d8e052b.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a29f2ea4-bd03-5364-b375-573863696fa6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_a29f2ea4-bd03-5364-b375-573863696fa6.html A month into the school year, Christian County Public Schools are beginning to settle into new routines while students at the consolidated Christian County High School establish programs and traditions of their own. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/01f36c07-acfb-5699-999b-6d738dafb26d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_01f36c07-acfb-5699-999b-6d738dafb26d.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The University of South Carolina’s Social Media Insights Lab has created an analytics tool that measures in real time the social-media impact of major sports figures. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/43696683-c4e9-54e7-8d28-d70c7d737a3e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_43696683-c4e9-54e7-8d28-d70c7d737a3e.html By MARK STORY TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE A group of economists in charge of forecasting how much revenue Kentucky will bring in the next two fiscal years predicted a more pessimistic financial outlook in the coming years, citing a number of uncertainties in the economy. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/081009fd-f595-53f4-bdbd-d069db7e3f6d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_081009fd-f595-53f4-bdbd-d069db7e3f6d.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN A Georgetown resident received the maximum possible prison sentence for pleading guilty to producing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Kentucky. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/93cdf67b-bc6f-521e-9d12-c96499bf4c40 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_93cdf67b-bc6f-521e-9d12-c96499bf4c40.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested a Daviess County man on Tuesday in connection with an investigation involving child sexual abuse material. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/357af641-1261-5d4e-bdbe-1dd5c8572d04 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_357af641-1261-5d4e-bdbe-1dd5c8572d04.html By Paxton Media Group During his school days in Trigg County, Dr. Chester Crump didn’t have a name, he recalled of those years when he was known only as Martha’s little brother. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:54:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a968ceea-e0fa-545f-83ff-4aec8d50977d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_a968ceea-e0fa-545f-83ff-4aec8d50977d.html By TONYA S. GRACE Record staff writer Drivers traveling through the I-24 construction zone in Christian County will face automated speed enforcement beginning Wednesday morning. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e6eda911-8db3-5697-a0dc-19576972268b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/cadiz_record/news/article_e6eda911-8db3-5697-a0dc-19576972268b.html By Record staff Drivers traveling through the I-24 construction zone in Christian County now face automated speed enforcement. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/be53da61-9d92-505f-84a1-3ddc8aa18ae6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_be53da61-9d92-505f-84a1-3ddc8aa18ae6.html By New Era staff Two brothers who own nearly 100 smoke shops in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in Ohio and will be forced to sell or close the stores. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6d7297e9-50e6-5819-bf52-864ecc2c3be0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_6d7297e9-50e6-5819-bf52-864ecc2c3be0.html By KARLA WARD TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE With just a little more than 100 days left in the current administration, one Trigg County resident spoke to the magistrates of Trigg County Fiscal Court about what she described as concerns for the safety of Trigg County citizens amid… Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:21:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e06f365d-b400-50da-ad36-44c78c73363e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e06f365d-b400-50da-ad36-44c78c73363e.html By TONYA S. GRACE Record staff writer With just a little more than 100 days left in the current administration, one Trigg County resident spoke to the magistrates of Trigg County Fiscal Court about what she described as concerns for the safety of Trigg County citizens amid… Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:21:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2e7a6939-a5ba-5e7f-a040-c9bc22c3c819 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_2e7a6939-a5ba-5e7f-a040-c9bc22c3c819.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer *Trigg County Fiscal Court meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at the courthouse basement. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ae028eb8-8e76-5e26-b886-1bf735653a36 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ae028eb8-8e76-5e26-b886-1bf735653a36.html Christian Fiscal Court has approved a resolution that Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam said will benefit future development efforts at the community’s Commerce Park II. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e546577f-0664-5072-8e6b-7a32eaedad35 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e546577f-0664-5072-8e6b-7a32eaedad35.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:25:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c98f3371-a31e-590f-9428-9e84ad4f98d3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_c98f3371-a31e-590f-9428-9e84ad4f98d3.html New Era Staff Writer Kentucky will receive $17 million in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f2b59bac-fa90-50b1-9ae8-25c2acee26a9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f2b59bac-fa90-50b1-9ae8-25c2acee26a9.html By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Among the 21 castaways on the upcoming season of “Survivor” are an actor, a professional wrestler, a federal prosecutor and a University of Kentucky obstetrics and gynecology resident who hopes to be the last one standing. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:40:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f7eb82ca-39ce-5cbc-8567-1760789207bc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f7eb82ca-39ce-5cbc-8567-1760789207bc.html By KARLA WARD TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Republican Louisville Metro Council member Anthony Piagentini interrupted a committee meeting last week because he wanted someone to stop the blaring noise he heard from the gallery. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/aa087508-e4e5-506c-8cdb-e2cf4032d3f2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_aa087508-e4e5-506c-8cdb-e2cf4032d3f2.html By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Pumpkins were being painted underneath the shade of a tree as a train whistle sounded in the distance at the Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:57:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8bccfb61-0524-56cb-b5b8-b46febf9b5cb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_8bccfb61-0524-56cb-b5b8-b46febf9b5cb.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writing Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said on CBS Sunday Morning he’ll wait until the midterm elections — and after consulting with his wife and two children — to decide about a presidential run in 2028. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:57:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/10366e8b-7438-539d-ac36-f8acf8af7116 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_10366e8b-7438-539d-ac36-f8acf8af7116.html By TAYLOR SIX and VALARIE HONEYCUTT SPEARS TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Two Hopkins County residents are in jail in Warren County after a pursuit that began in Tennessee ended in their arrest in Warren County on Friday. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e556394f-3e99-5d1b-bd1b-28eb124f05b7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e556394f-3e99-5d1b-bd1b-28eb124f05b7.html By Paxton Media Group The Pennyroyal Arts Council, in partnership with the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, will bring an evening of Shakespeare, food and family activities to Hopkinsville next week with a free outdoor performance at the Greenway Amphitheatre. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:55:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b934ecdb-be45-5aa4-98f2-c4afea9199eb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b934ecdb-be45-5aa4-98f2-c4afea9199eb.html New Era Staff Writer LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky awarded a record 11,228 degrees and certificates in the 2025-26 academic year, surpassing 10,000 for the first time, according to a university news release. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:33:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e4b09e35-a941-5be4-93fd-3e4d7910606d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_e4b09e35-a941-5be4-93fd-3e4d7910606d.html By New Era staff The Hopkinsville Out of the Darkness Community Walk surpassed its $10,000 fundraising goal by more than $4,000 Saturday as community members honored those lost to suicide and showed support for those who continue to struggle. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/530bedc5-96c2-55f9-9a08-2a4198660c0c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_530bedc5-96c2-55f9-9a08-2a4198660c0c.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer A Hopkinsville man was arrested Thursday after authorities said he borrowed a motorcycle from a family member and later sold it on Facebook. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/83744ab6-7659-52b6-9f58-b7f574a430aa https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_83744ab6-7659-52b6-9f58-b7f574a430aa.html New Era Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9f61770a-8efe-5136-8230-2e9b8f82ae0b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_9f61770a-8efe-5136-8230-2e9b8f82ae0b.html New Era Staff Writer The following indictments were released by the Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a753cdcf-40d1-5f2d-ac0d-6c6a98656634 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_a753cdcf-40d1-5f2d-ac0d-6c6a98656634.html New Era Staff Writer CLARK COUNTY – Kenneth Anderson’s father taught him what to look for in high-quality tobacco, cured for weeks in the rafters of a Clark County barn. How to “grade” or rate the quality of the different parts of the plant,… Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/24017727-6909-57c4-860b-3d7cea6b694a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_24017727-6909-57c4-860b-3d7cea6b694a.html By Liam Niemeyer KENTUCKY LANTERN Hopkinsville officials continued refining proposed regulations for data centers Thursday as they prepare to put the latest version before the public during a Sept. 28 hearing at Hopkinsville Community College. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1384b198-9a24-53bf-898a-b14d7a09c267 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_1384b198-9a24-53bf-898a-b14d7a09c267.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Officials are once again turning to local residents to gather input on the city’s efforts to build a pool and splash pad in the community. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/84eb77e6-cf31-59df-b948-9082f7b8a9f0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_84eb77e6-cf31-59df-b948-9082f7b8a9f0.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Christian County Public Schools will operate with a budget of approximately $72.7 million for the 2026-27 school year after the Board of Education approved its working budget Thursday. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:50:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e1c3c65c-1a1b-5013-ae9a-343d5a099d36 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e1c3c65c-1a1b-5013-ae9a-343d5a099d36.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer FRANKFORT, KY. — One county jail is seeing benefits from long-acting injectables compared with daily oral medication for opioid use disorder, according to testimony heard Tuesday by the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2526753e-c625-5cca-a626-a605f21a1949 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_2526753e-c625-5cca-a626-a605f21a1949.html LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION The city of Hopkinsville announced Thursday that Deputy Police Chief Erik Pacheco will lead the department for the remainder Mayor J.R. Knight's term instead of resigning on Oct. 11 along with Chief Jason Newby. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:25:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3388ce33-8af8-57dc-8892-3c07faf2ee83 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3388ce33-8af8-57dc-8892-3c07faf2ee83.html By New Era staff FRANKFORT — Kentucky lawmakers learned Tuesday about a legal settlement between the commonwealth and Meta that is expected to result in at least $358 million in payments to the state. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8a608371-f927-5ad0-ba42-8d5a0beeb5c7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_8a608371-f927-5ad0-ba42-8d5a0beeb5c7.html LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION A measles outbreak in Kentucky is ongoing with the number of confirmed cases reaching 50 and exposures h reported at four hospitals. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bfde6443-fe2a-56aa-afba-2830cdaea542 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_bfde6443-fe2a-56aa-afba-2830cdaea542.html BY PAXTON MEDIA GROUP The Kentucky Court of Appeals granted emergency relief for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, allowing him to be released from jail amid a 60-day sentence in Louisville Metro Corrections. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/58152497-cd77-557d-87f1-b18e3769d724 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_58152497-cd77-557d-87f1-b18e3769d724.html By VALARIE HONEYCUTT SPEARS TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cb6c4306-5557-51cd-836f-c720e49fd314 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_cb6c4306-5557-51cd-836f-c720e49fd314.html New Era Staff Writer U.S. Rep. James Comer will not seek another term as the chairman of the House Oversight Committee. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7c7a7ef2-ea42-5932-943e-e459f507c031 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_7c7a7ef2-ea42-5932-943e-e459f507c031.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN A Hopkinsville man was arrested Tuesday after deputies executing a search warrant reportedly found suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a rifle inside a Locust Street residence. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:20:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/522947a7-1230-5b48-98ad-76a054520555 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_522947a7-1230-5b48-98ad-76a054520555.html New Era Staff Writer