Local News

Company constructing new coal mine in western Kentucky

CALHOUN, Ky. (AP) — Construction is underway on a new underground coal mine in western Kentucky that would employ about 280 miners. Paringa Resources says it is planning to begin mining coal at the McLean County site next year. The mine would sell coal that’s used to generate electricity at power plants, a sector of […]

Company constructing new coal mine in western Kentucky Read More »

HCC TO HOST SOLAR ECLIPSE LECTURE AND VIEWING OPPORTUNITY MONDAY

College will operate on regular business hours (Henderson) KY- On Monday, August 21st, 2017 all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Henderson Community College (HCC) is excited to host a solar eclipse lecture in the Preston Arts Center. The event will begin with a lecture by HCC Faculty member,

HCC TO HOST SOLAR ECLIPSE LECTURE AND VIEWING OPPORTUNITY MONDAY Read More »

Kentucky city endorses moving 2 Confederate statues

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Government leaders in Kentucky’s second-largest city have taken a decisive stand in favor of moving two Confederate statues from prominent places outside a former courthouse. The proposal to relocate statues honoring Confederate officers John Hunt Morgan and John C. Breckinridge won unanimous approval from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council on Thursday

Kentucky city endorses moving 2 Confederate statues Read More »

Public Health Officials Issue Advice for Safe Viewing of Upcoming Solar Eclipse

Public Health Officials Issue Advice for Safe Viewing of Upcoming Solar Eclipse Follow precautions to avoid permanent eye damage including blindness FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 16, 2017) -– The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is warning the public not to directly look at the upcoming solar

Public Health Officials Issue Advice for Safe Viewing of Upcoming Solar Eclipse Read More »

Kentucky governor against removing Confederate symbols

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin says he “absolutely” disagrees with removing Confederate symbols and monuments from government property, calling it the “sanitization of history.” Bevin told WVHU radio host Tom Roten that removing such symbols would be “dangerous” because it would encourage people to “pretend it didn’t happen.” In 2015, when Bevin

Kentucky governor against removing Confederate symbols Read More »

101ST AIRBORNE-ANNIVERSARY

Events will celebrate 101st Airborne 75th anniversary FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — The 101st Airborne Division is celebrating its 75th anniversary with events at Fort Campbell this week. The celebration on Wednesday starts with a 4-mile run led by 101st Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Andrew Poppas. The events are open to soldiers and their families,

101ST AIRBORNE-ANNIVERSARY Read More »

Traffic ADVISORY – traffic shift along the US 41 work zone in SEBREE on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans a traffic shift along the US 41 work zone in SEBREE on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Travel lanes along a section of US 41/College Street have been narrowed and shifted in Sebree to allow reconstruction of pavement, curb, and gutters between the KY 56/Main Street intersection at

Traffic ADVISORY – traffic shift along the US 41 work zone in SEBREE on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Read More »

OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR LATE START CLASSES AT HCC

(Henderson) KY-Henderson Community College is offering a late-start session of classes. The deadline to apply is August 18, 2017. These classes will begin August 21st and will last 15 weeks. Get started by visiting the HCC website at henderson.kctcs.edu, simply click on “APPLY NOW “at the top of the page. For more information, contact one

OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR LATE START CLASSES AT HCC Read More »

CHFS Invites State Fair Visitors to Donate New Duffle Bags, Backpacks

Bags will go to children coming into foster care FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2017) – Visitors to the 2017 Kentucky State Fair can help children in foster care by donating a new duffle bag or backpack at the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) exhibit. CHFS is collecting the bags at its display

CHFS Invites State Fair Visitors to Donate New Duffle Bags, Backpacks Read More »

Activities Planned Across the State for The Great American Eclipse

From ballgames to concerts, communities are gearing up for this once-in-a-lifetime event FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 9, 2017) – With a little less than two weeks left, much of Western Kentucky is gearing up to become the epicenter of the 2017 total solar eclipse. Hopkinsville, in Christian County, will be the point of “greatest eclipse” with

Activities Planned Across the State for The Great American Eclipse Read More »

Gov. Bevin Congratulates Students Who Attended Governor’s Scholars Program

1,078 high school juniors participated in five-week program FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 9, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin today congratulated the 1,078 outstanding Kentucky high school rising seniors, representing 118 counties of Kentucky, who received their certificates for completing this year’s Governor’s Scholars Program. “The Governor’s Scholars program gives Kentucky students a unique opportunity to exchange

Gov. Bevin Congratulates Students Who Attended Governor’s Scholars Program Read More »

Blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer

Aug. 7, 2017 – The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage. In August, regular donors may delay giving as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. To fully meet the needs of hospital patients in the

Blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer Read More »

Four Troopers From Henderson Post Recognized by Justice Secretary Tilley At Kentucky State Police Awards Ceremony

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2017) – Justice Secretary John Tilley joined Kentucky State Police Commissioner Richard Sanders in recognizing 79 KSP troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers for bravery, life-saving acts, and dedication to duty, at a ceremony held July 21. “The past few years have been challenging times for law enforcement,” said Sanders. “With

Four Troopers From Henderson Post Recognized by Justice Secretary Tilley At Kentucky State Police Awards Ceremony Read More »

MCCONNELL-HEALTH OVERHAUL

McConnell says he would consider continuing insurer payments FANCY FARM, Ky. (AP) — A week after an attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act failed, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’d consider a bipartisan effort to continue payments to insurers to avert a costly rattling of health insurance markets. McConnell told reporters Saturday there

MCCONNELL-HEALTH OVERHAUL Read More »

FANCY FARM-GOVERNOR’S RACE

Beshear, Adkins use Fancy Farm as test for 2019 FANCY FARM, Ky. (AP) — Two prominent Kentucky Democrats’ appearance at Fancy Farm has increased speculation about the 2019 governor’s race. Attorney General Andy Beshear and House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins were prominent speakers at the annual Fancy Farm picnic. The picnic is a fundraiser for

FANCY FARM-GOVERNOR’S RACE Read More »

Register for our Birthday/Anniversary Club!!

X