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 1.96.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Gov. Andy Beshear has asked federal officials to reconsider a denied request of financial aid for victims of a deadly weather outbreak in Kentucky last June. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8fc1692a-ee33-5577-b0ad-64c543bb6065 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_8fc1692a-ee33-5577-b0ad-64c543bb6065.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7024f616-4169-536a-94ca-6d3029b86c60 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_7024f616-4169-536a-94ca-6d3029b86c60.html After two weeks of testimony, a jury found that the Whitley County Detention Center and its corporate healthcare provider were not negligent after an inmate died in their care. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/61542180-c2f3-5908-bb28-c9c7fb8a7403 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_61542180-c2f3-5908-bb28-c9c7fb8a7403.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE As Oak Grove continues to grow, candidates for city council are facing a familiar question. How can the city keep up with its expanding infrastructure needs without placing a greater financial burden on residents? Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f4928a40-06f1-5f18-8afc-1a740589fdde https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f4928a40-06f1-5f18-8afc-1a740589fdde.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer A Lexington-based nuclear energy startup is proposing to build a massive nuclear power plant complex along the Ohio River in Lewis County, which, if fully realized, would be the largest nuclear power plant site in the country and the first… Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9406ae56-bb28-54a4-adac-fa6c25b23e40 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_9406ae56-bb28-54a4-adac-fa6c25b23e40.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says it is constitutional to use public, county funding to fund the placement of school resource officers at private schools, according to a legal opinion issued earlier this month. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a3ca1c2b-93d3-5a29-8ebd-effa1543afb0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a3ca1c2b-93d3-5a29-8ebd-effa1543afb0.html By LIAM NIEMEYER PAXTON MEDIA GROUP A 9-year-old child was injured in a dog attack Thursday afternoon on Woodbine Street in Hopkinsville. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9cfcb82f-e76c-54e1-9dc5-bb5429a2bbbe https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_9cfcb82f-e76c-54e1-9dc5-bb5429a2bbbe.html New Era Staff Writer Most people are living paycheck to paycheck, observes Tamara Watts-Hunter, the new executive director for Aaron McNeil House, a nonprofit crisis relief agency in the local community. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:48:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b4ec65e8-d4ec-598b-b57a-e88a4fc0bec3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b4ec65e8-d4ec-598b-b57a-e88a4fc0bec3.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The city of Hopkinsville has opened its search to replace resigning City Administrator Troy Body, according to a city news release. The job pays between $118,655 to $155,727 annually. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:19:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2718ba8f-4478-5383-982a-c0ff78f199ee https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_2718ba8f-4478-5383-982a-c0ff78f199ee.html By New Era staff FRANKFORT — A Union County judge upheld Kentucky’s law banning child sex dolls and computer-generated child sexual abuse material, and a jury found a Sturgis man guilty on multiple related charges, Attorney General Russell Coleman and Commonwealth’s Attorney Zac Greenwell… Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/91462112-1206-530e-9d37-0c1eba690106 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_91462112-1206-530e-9d37-0c1eba690106.html By Paxton Media Group Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/255e25c8-ca6c-5881-82ef-2ef60b217a5e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_255e25c8-ca6c-5881-82ef-2ef60b217a5e.html New Era Staff Writer Two ramps on westbound Interstate 24 at Exit 86 will close Monday at 6 a.m. for reconstruction work, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6711fb46-7f09-5614-82ca-7db921a11c13 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_6711fb46-7f09-5614-82ca-7db921a11c13.html By New Era staff Four candidates for Oak Grove mayor outlined their plans for economic development, infrastructure, public safety and government transparency during a community forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4f2b7cbd-f81f-5e49-b0ee-1a7810ccb3d8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_4f2b7cbd-f81f-5e49-b0ee-1a7810ccb3d8.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer FRANKFORT — An updated version of a 2026 bill that could change how courts determine grandparent visitation rights may filed be next year. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/09aab836-6f7f-50ca-bbd6-4e249c84ccac https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_09aab836-6f7f-50ca-bbd6-4e249c84ccac.html By Legislative Research Commission U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker emphasized health care, veterans’ services, voting rights and the cost of living during a campaign stop Thursday in Hopkinsville, urging voters to support his grassroots campaign ahead of Election Day. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:20:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2650bf68-914c-50ec-90bb-28e87885f3ad https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_2650bf68-914c-50ec-90bb-28e87885f3ad.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer In the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former Democratic state Rep. Charles Booker sounded off on a host of issues Monday evening in their only televised debate ahead of Election Day. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a27a4903-2e00-5f11-a72c-5767b7227fb6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a27a4903-2e00-5f11-a72c-5767b7227fb6.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5443454d-5333-5103-9791-48295ddf39e7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_5443454d-5333-5103-9791-48295ddf39e7.html An upcoming amendment on the general election ballot could limit when Kentucky’s governor is able to pardon people convicted of crimes. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c26ed645-d58c-587e-927f-b41808f26909 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_c26ed645-d58c-587e-927f-b41808f26909.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Kentucky Association of School Administrators has launched the Kentucky Principal Leadership Academy, a 15-month experience designed to help principals build leadership capacity, strengthen school culture and create measurable impact in their schools. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c340ca97-2f9a-5aae-8bf2-096fcad66821 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_c340ca97-2f9a-5aae-8bf2-096fcad66821.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY When the final whistle blew Wednesday night on the turf at Madisonville-North Hopkins, there were no easy consolations. There were only tears, long and exhausted embraces, and the heavy, aching pride of a family that had left everything they had… Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/06277607-6955-549c-8519-e264ed053656 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_06277607-6955-549c-8519-e264ed053656.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Cincinnati during President Donald Trump’s visit Saturday afternoon in Northern Kentucky. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/25834ea8-0d3f-545f-9438-ee0a89fdb60d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_25834ea8-0d3f-545f-9438-ee0a89fdb60d.html By KARLA WARD TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The recent meeting of the Hopkinsville City Council saw a round of awards and recognitions that included members of the Hopkinsville Fire Department, City Council Member Don Marsh and youth serving on the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Council. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:20:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ab8c81ff-6afe-519a-85f2-c486f49835c4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ab8c81ff-6afe-519a-85f2-c486f49835c4.html By TONYA S. GRACENEW ERA Staff Writer Teacher pay, student achievement, housing availability and infrastructure were among the issues discussed during the League of Women Voters candidate forums featuring candidates for Christian County magistrate and school board. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5b4136aa-cc80-56b1-b6c7-d47285027746 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_5b4136aa-cc80-56b1-b6c7-d47285027746.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer A Trigg County resident has asked for the removal of Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree after sharing her concerns about the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office during the most recent meeting of the Trigg County Fiscal Court in the latest instance… Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:23:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/51d356c6-3c1f-50ba-b69e-5083e4ff98fa https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_51d356c6-3c1f-50ba-b69e-5083e4ff98fa.html By TONYA S. GRACE Record staff writer A Trigg County resident has asked for the removal of Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree after sharing her concerns about the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office during the most recent meeting of the Trigg County Fiscal Court in the latest instance… Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:23:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/edfefd7d-36af-5058-97e8-f257dc4dff0e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_edfefd7d-36af-5058-97e8-f257dc4dff0e.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer Drag racers in Lexington could be facing fines and impoundment of street racing vehicles in the future. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:19:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/22103c0b-7ebc-5c47-a39f-394740c0b097 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_22103c0b-7ebc-5c47-a39f-394740c0b097.html By BETH MUSGRAVE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Cadiz Record asked mayoral candidates in the Nov. 3 general election to respond to questions about their campaign for office, and the following are the responses from incumbent Mayor Todd King and his opponent Mitzi Thomas-Lawson: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:08:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/401a792a-7c41-57e4-b160-2fff44cd199e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_401a792a-7c41-57e4-b160-2fff44cd199e.html Recovery center to make presentation Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bc3c2b73-f235-560d-b6f0-f42d5026928a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_bc3c2b73-f235-560d-b6f0-f42d5026928a.html *Trigg County Fiscal Court meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at the courthouse basement. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:17:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/57e543a7-a008-5dcd-a462-3fe2bca06589 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_57e543a7-a008-5dcd-a462-3fe2bca06589.html Director of Curriculum and Instruction Lacey Schrock says Trigg County Public Schools’ scores on the Kentucky Summative Assessment are not increasing at the rate that she would like to see. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:27:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/206616fd-c8ab-51b0-a84c-843e8ce607af https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_206616fd-c8ab-51b0-a84c-843e8ce607af.html By TONYA S. GRACE Record staff writer Hopkinsville is preparing to find its next city administrator as Troy Body plans to leave the position by the end of 2026 after more than eight years with the city. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3c867ede-ba33-5f58-abd7-7d4a45eb9558 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3c867ede-ba33-5f58-abd7-7d4a45eb9558.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer A proposed Mason County data center campus for the technology company Meta could avoid paying about $50 million a year in local taxes through a tentative agreement between the county and Meta, according to a new analysis from a progressive… Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a85537f2-7944-52c0-b9f5-c0414f68b30d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a85537f2-7944-52c0-b9f5-c0414f68b30d.html By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/89f9fba0-38d9-5240-910a-a8f634ab9e92 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_89f9fba0-38d9-5240-910a-a8f634ab9e92.html The sheer size of investment in data centers is drawing concern as it surpasses all other historical booms and crowds out other more job-creating ventures. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9e1f8604-f4e5-59c4-9a1d-76099a52df39 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_9e1f8604-f4e5-59c4-9a1d-76099a52df39.html By TIM HENDERSON Stateline A 28-year-old man is dead and a teenager is charged with murder after a shooting took place at a convenience store early Sunday, according to the Corbin Police Department. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:05:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ea5a76f6-83a9-51a3-80ae-c7132687a64b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_ea5a76f6-83a9-51a3-80ae-c7132687a64b.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE LEXINGTON – Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky student who was arrested in connection to her infant’s death last year, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for ending his life. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7c3ca853-6157-5885-93f1-d651ee46df39 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_7c3ca853-6157-5885-93f1-d651ee46df39.html By TESSA REDMOND KENTUCKY TODAY There were all those generations who were singing and praising and calling on the Lord, Reginald Davis observed of the history of his congregation, of the 175-year-old Virginia Street Baptist Church that calls downtown Hopkinsville home. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7a767b1e-cf1e-500b-b8dd-c3a2227cbc76 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_7a767b1e-cf1e-500b-b8dd-c3a2227cbc76.html By TONYA S. GRACENEW ERA Staff Writer Two Christian County Middle School students were struck by a vehicle near the school Monday afternoon, according to a message sent to CCMS families. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/58934d9b-c9f4-5dff-a753-595bfb63e1b0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_58934d9b-c9f4-5dff-a753-595bfb63e1b0.html By New Era staff U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said Monday he will continue pushing for legislation allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline, arguing expanded use of the corn-based fuel could increase demand for Kentucky corn and benefit farmers and ethanol producers. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:50:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/28b0e38b-f415-5a51-9511-f025f220184c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_28b0e38b-f415-5a51-9511-f025f220184c.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced it had delivered approximately $259.4 million in farm safety net and conservation program payments to Kentucky farmers and landowners. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6d3e7ec0-a2e4-5b19-9a07-093b2e15573d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_6d3e7ec0-a2e4-5b19-9a07-093b2e15573d.html By PAXTON MEDIA GROUP Two men face federal indictments on charges of damaging property at an archaeological site in Daniel Boone National Forest. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5a72afbf-9192-516a-8866-d43ce462afc6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_5a72afbf-9192-516a-8866-d43ce462afc6.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0809fbae-895a-52f9-9137-191bfd38d631 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_0809fbae-895a-52f9-9137-191bfd38d631.html The Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office released the following indictments: Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d8a24421-2f40-5c2f-a37a-0a7679d53d38 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_d8a24421-2f40-5c2f-a37a-0a7679d53d38.html Sheriff’s financial statement shows no noncompliance Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:22:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/785c93f9-cc76-5a46-abb9-fdcbf29dbd26 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_785c93f9-cc76-5a46-abb9-fdcbf29dbd26.html Gov. Andy Beshear has issued an executive order overhauling the board overseeing the state’s broadband network KentuckyWired, throwing another wrench into a contentious lawsuit the network is entangled in. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3dc8e9f4-720c-5750-b905-2ede50b2ee90 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_3dc8e9f4-720c-5750-b905-2ede50b2ee90.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN People have been eager to come in and have a photo shoot in front of the pig, says Gabriel Bowen, manager of The Crusty Pig in downtown Hopkinsville. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:16:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3316e936-0656-5098-ba7f-e37986a3a0bb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3316e936-0656-5098-ba7f-e37986a3a0bb.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Saturday morning at 5:30 comes awfully early, especially for a middle school kid. A week of rolling out of bed for school makes that alarm hard to answer. But for four Hopkins County students, it wasn't too early to show… Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/30990f64-6100-520f-8fe0-0a270c4cd032 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_30990f64-6100-520f-8fe0-0a270c4cd032.html By M G McKinley Paxton Media Group Hopkinsville City Administrator and Chief of Staff Troy Body has announced he will leave the city after more than eight years in the position, according to a city news release. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:52:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/36024d1f-3d03-5135-bd55-012518b9c1b7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_36024d1f-3d03-5135-bd55-012518b9c1b7.html By New Era staff The Christian County Board of Education approved additional expenses for the new Christian County High School, authorized bids for security upgrades and increased the district’s transportation mileage rate Thursday evening. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cb585008-b6fe-58cc-8539-d0918e4ce4b3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_cb585008-b6fe-58cc-8539-d0918e4ce4b3.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Christian County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a robbery reported Oct. 15 on Rockcliff Drive. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/624b66b4-65e5-56d1-b4fa-166e8566dce1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_624b66b4-65e5-56d1-b4fa-166e8566dce1.html By New Era staff Some 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to the food benefits known as SNAP because of federal changes to the program, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Kentucky’s congressional delegation Wednesday. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5b6c9318-e9ef-5413-8961-3c289f741c12 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_5b6c9318-e9ef-5413-8961-3c289f741c12.html By SARAH LADD KENTUCKY LANTERN A man in Madison County was described as heroic and brave by the local sheriff for his actions during the U.S. Bank shooting in Berea earlier this year. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:47:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/987b4195-e2a4-5cd4-a33d-58eb50c9d9a8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_987b4195-e2a4-5cd4-a33d-58eb50c9d9a8.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Christian County Public Schools leaders are setting their sights on improving student achievement after reviewing state assessment results that showed gains at some schools but continued challenges across the district. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/57bd5cfb-b00d-544a-98e9-a68c3fa37aee https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_57bd5cfb-b00d-544a-98e9-a68c3fa37aee.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Kentucky’s largest electric utility has saved tens of millions of dollars in recent years by installing more than 1 million digital “smart” utility meters at homes and businesses in large part by being able to check the meters remotely for… Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/02e7c21b-2338-59f3-ba0c-852cc45dc7d4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_02e7c21b-2338-59f3-ba0c-852cc45dc7d4.html By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Senior pastors at Southern Baptist churches have had to make do with small pay increases with less purchasing power recently. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:18:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d8414805-4673-57cc-bc12-684e335eef35 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_d8414805-4673-57cc-bc12-684e335eef35.html By AARON EARLS LIFEWAY RESEARCH Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam has provided updates about efforts to pursue funds that could support upgrades for the county-owned Ruff Park on North Drive. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:17:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b33dcdd0-eacb-57d2-b9a3-93aaa8f80e50 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b33dcdd0-eacb-57d2-b9a3-93aaa8f80e50.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Christian County has recorded 45 confirmed measles cases since an outbreak was confirmed in August, accounting for a significant portion of Kentucky’s 157 confirmed cases reported statewide as of Wednesday morning. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ceb22036-60b8-5eb2-ba53-312c6c0a656b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ceb22036-60b8-5eb2-ba53-312c6c0a656b.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Hopkinsville's citywide leaf collection is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 2, with crews making one collection trip throughout the city, according to information from Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:19:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b66de312-cbdc-5882-9bdc-6982f0150396 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b66de312-cbdc-5882-9bdc-6982f0150396.html By New Era staff State highlights teen driving safety Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6fec2c6d-dee8-5fa2-a5e5-a92a52615fe2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_6fec2c6d-dee8-5fa2-a5e5-a92a52615fe2.html State highlights teen driving safety Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/895e4740-2b67-5c35-b532-608db4abd3ad https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_895e4740-2b67-5c35-b532-608db4abd3ad.html Broadbent’s Country Hams owner Josh Poling shared his memories of one of the happiest times of his life as a youngster. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:03:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f4da2345-c65e-50d0-9d64-25c57294a01f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f4da2345-c65e-50d0-9d64-25c57294a01f.html By TONYA S. GRACE CADIZ RECORD Staff Writer *Trigg County Fiscal Court meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at the courthouse basement. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:11:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8ea7c004-4f27-5357-be84-a1783af50420 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_8ea7c004-4f27-5357-be84-a1783af50420.html Ted and Mitzi Martin sat on a hay bale in the Renaissance Square, watching as artist Myles Nasby carved a bison from a block of wood using a chainsaw. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:04:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/71e18ccb-6ac7-5fa3-b96f-b6d5d4259fb5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_71e18ccb-6ac7-5fa3-b96f-b6d5d4259fb5.html By TONYA S. GRACE Record staff writer Ted and Mitzi Martin sat on a hay bale in the Renaissance Square, watching as artist Myles Nasby carved a bison from a block of wood using a chainsaw. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:04:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5076de54-9d68-5739-984f-3f6a0d64121c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_5076de54-9d68-5739-984f-3f6a0d64121c.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer Hardin County agricultural champion Steve Rogers has been selected as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farmer of the Year. The announcement came Monday in celebration of National Farmer’s Day. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/38431451-c842-5bb9-b762-c5ea7d26104c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_38431451-c842-5bb9-b762-c5ea7d26104c.html By Paxton Media Group Hardin County agricultural champion Steve Rogers has been selected as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farmer of the Year. The announcement came Monday in celebration of National Farmer’s Day. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9a459c28-dc28-5ec5-af66-4c70fb10c199 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_9a459c28-dc28-5ec5-af66-4c70fb10c199.html By Paxton Media Group Kentucky Emergency Management is encouraging everyone to participate in the 2026 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill Thursday. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/919396d6-9538-54ae-af7c-565f30965953 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_919396d6-9538-54ae-af7c-565f30965953.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY Kentucky Emergency Management is encouraging everyone to participate in the 2026 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill Thursday. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6ab2db9d-e186-5c55-8ede-dae6d2554965 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_6ab2db9d-e186-5c55-8ede-dae6d2554965.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY Christian County High School began its homecoming week Sunday with a parade through downtown Hopkinsville and a pep rally highlighting student activities, athletic teams and the school’s connection to the community. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4f82e492-2ada-5f6c-ba72-4e5b7e82b653 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_4f82e492-2ada-5f6c-ba72-4e5b7e82b653.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Christian County High School began its homecoming week Sunday with a parade through downtown Hopkinsville and a pep rally highlighting student activities, athletic teams and the school’s connection to the community. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8f8054f4-347e-5c40-8fcb-5e240439467e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_8f8054f4-347e-5c40-8fcb-5e240439467e.html By Jenny Myers The Eagle Post HOPKINSVILLE — As kin gathered at her home three days before Christmas, Nancy Tucker expected her son Adrian to drop by during his dinner break. She knew he was excited to see the family. But she wasn’t worried when he… Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fac31e11-1fee-5836-b651-b42233c30ec4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_fac31e11-1fee-5836-b651-b42233c30ec4.html By Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern HOPKINSVILLE — As kin gathered at her home three days before Christmas, Nancy Tucker expected her son Adrian to drop by during his dinner break. She knew he was excited to see the family. But she wasn’t worried when he… Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f398bb1c-8186-52e1-be04-bbb888db7165 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f398bb1c-8186-52e1-be04-bbb888db7165.html By Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern Kentucky has confirmed more than 100 cases of measles as the state grapples with its highest caseload this century. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1e7b2899-1146-506b-8bbc-9abe8c8008ad https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_1e7b2899-1146-506b-8bbc-9abe8c8008ad.html By SARAH LADD KENTUCKY LANTERN Kentucky has confirmed more than 100 cases of measles as the state grapples with its highest caseload this century. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/32e48010-7442-5b3c-b545-2d7c79d2e0e0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_32e48010-7442-5b3c-b545-2d7c79d2e0e0.html By SARAH LADD KENTUCKY LANTERN Hikers found a man dead and a woman severely injured at the base of a rock formation in Rowan County in the early hours of Saturday. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:46:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/61aa5f95-885e-5db9-9c77-0b71b2c87276 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_61aa5f95-885e-5db9-9c77-0b71b2c87276.html By KARLA WARD TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3c61ab56-213d-59e1-8dec-e98956fbcdc0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_3c61ab56-213d-59e1-8dec-e98956fbcdc0.html The Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office released the following indictments: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/35e30594-8c24-5d9b-b0b4-1d8b6de59b4b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/courts/article_35e30594-8c24-5d9b-b0b4-1d8b6de59b4b.html I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the autumn stink bug assemblies have begun. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4c835ca2-e37b-504a-9334-e80addf17d7b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_4c835ca2-e37b-504a-9334-e80addf17d7b.html By STEVE VANTREESE For Paxton Media Group FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the continued growth of the state’s site development efforts Wednesday as a project in Lyon County was selected to move through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative approval process. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6057ba0a-aecb-5309-a2b6-5d677d3ffe50 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_6057ba0a-aecb-5309-a2b6-5d677d3ffe50.html By Paxton Media Group A Republican leader has raised concerns about whether political games are being played with budget forecasts that show new revenue amid an uncertain economic forecast. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/25b6dda8-d383-56e2-8cce-d7de2c7a6f78 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_25b6dda8-d383-56e2-8cce-d7de2c7a6f78.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN The annual health fair is intended to provide resources for people in the community, and particularly for senior citizens, says Cindy Hancock, a community relations specialist with Pennyroyal Hospice. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:33:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a8b61f0b-888d-5647-85aa-cc4ce6e1e090 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_a8b61f0b-888d-5647-85aa-cc4ce6e1e090.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bda6baa8-7965-5f6a-ba39-bb0eea508920 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_bda6baa8-7965-5f6a-ba39-bb0eea508920.html malexieff@kentuckynewera.com (Mike Alexieff) Kentucky has now confirmed more than 100 cases of measles as the state grapples with its highest case load this century. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/268fa52c-e644-5e85-865b-3172eaec3929 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_268fa52c-e644-5e85-865b-3172eaec3929.html By Sarah Ladd The Kentucky Lantern Korey Johnson was busy preparing a hot dog bun on Thursday afternoon as people passed by along the walkway in front of him, eager to see what the Christian County Health Department’s Back to Health Block Party had to offer. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:53:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9bb2006e-2d78-53d8-b838-7ec198d22648 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_9bb2006e-2d78-53d8-b838-7ec198d22648.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer FRANKFORT — When it comes to budgeting, lawmakers on the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue like to think ahead. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4c437fb5-9c86-592e-8dda-618b0392f7f7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_4c437fb5-9c86-592e-8dda-618b0392f7f7.html By Legislative Research Commission A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 69 Thursday resulted in the death of the driver, according to the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f95d19b0-d2c3-527f-a12b-27578aa18d03 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f95d19b0-d2c3-527f-a12b-27578aa18d03.html By Paxton Media Group The Christian County Planning Commission’s Plan Review Committee voted unanimously to recommend limiting data centers to heavy industrial-zoned areas, removing light industrial areas as an option. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ab6f7c74-0345-5a49-bf5f-65e5bc103dd8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ab6f7c74-0345-5a49-bf5f-65e5bc103dd8.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/533a27d6-4c25-54e6-b85f-59187481c74c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_533a27d6-4c25-54e6-b85f-59187481c74c.html The City of Hopkinsville announced it has made it easier for contractors, builders and property owners to apply for building permits and licenses through its online services. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bcfd8759-0c0a-51bf-bb99-21598dd58251 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_bcfd8759-0c0a-51bf-bb99-21598dd58251.html By New Era staff MADISONVILLE, Ky. — A welfare check on a Bremen residence Monday turned into a death investigation, according to the Kentucky State Police. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7aa0e14e-ddf0-5f48-b002-e6d7005e95d1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_7aa0e14e-ddf0-5f48-b002-e6d7005e95d1.html By The Messenger Staff Fresh off a bye week followed by fall break, the Christian County football team shifts its focus directly to postseason positioning Friday night as Class 6A District 1 play arrives at the Stadium of Champions. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a900be17-cad9-515b-b6c3-4772e4ab356d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_a900be17-cad9-515b-b6c3-4772e4ab356d.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1e80fcc2-e7cf-5ad5-af1a-d286fd5a477e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_1e80fcc2-e7cf-5ad5-af1a-d286fd5a477e.html WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London is investigating an inmate’s escape and the assault of deputy jailers during the escape, according to a KSP release. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/74ad6a2c-13ca-5597-b95e-4d1c9a1cb82c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_74ad6a2c-13ca-5597-b95e-4d1c9a1cb82c.html By Paxton Media Group Working with the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, Lee Anne Pope is launching “Set Your Screen,” a new public awareness campaign encouraging Kentuckians to talk with their healthcare providers about recommended cancer screenings and take steps to detect cancer… Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2fa883fd-0ad9-517f-8bfe-20197d1936d6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_2fa883fd-0ad9-517f-8bfe-20197d1936d6.html By ALLISON PERRY UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY A portion of the Hopkinsville Greenway System will temporarily close beginning Thursday, Oct. 8, while a contractor completes repairs to the trail bridge over Cox Mill Road. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6315edf2-1f75-5afd-8674-8de64af670fb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_6315edf2-1f75-5afd-8674-8de64af670fb.html Kentucky farmers and truckers will be allowed to use untaxed, dyed diesel fuel on public roadways beginning Thursday under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Andy Beshear. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:37:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/37186b92-5dbf-5b34-bcf4-b3d205814634 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_37186b92-5dbf-5b34-bcf4-b3d205814634.html By New Era staff FRANKFORT — Some students attending Kentucky colleges and universities might not have a dorm room or other place to call home, and legislators heard Tuesday about a proposal to address the issue. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/75caee50-91a5-5f4f-b72a-080851baf0ec https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_75caee50-91a5-5f4f-b72a-080851baf0ec.html By Legislative Research Commission Reports of measles cases across Kentucky have nearly doubled over the past three weeks with the concentration in western Kentucky. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/58ef7446-9248-594f-ab3c-d750f61743fb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_58ef7446-9248-594f-ab3c-d750f61743fb.html By KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A tropical system is now brewing in the Gulf and its remnants could bring heavy rain to Kentucky by late this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5fd6823a-1a6a-5f78-9c02-ed33ac92fd02 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_5fd6823a-1a6a-5f78-9c02-ed33ac92fd02.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY Questions surrounding Hopkinsville’s police department and criticism of City Council dominated public comments Tuesday, with residents raising concerns about the council’s handling of the police chief transition and the conduct of elected officials during meetings. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:05:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/663765ef-0499-5187-a6c4-d8463a1fd0d4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_663765ef-0499-5187-a6c4-d8463a1fd0d4.html By Jenny Myers New Era staff writer