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Kentucky Wesleyan College President Dr. James P. Cousins to Conclude Service After Five Years

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Kentucky Wesleyan College announced Friday that President Dr. James P. Cousins will conclude his service to the College on July 31, 2026, after five years of leadership. The Board of Trustees will meet in the coming days to name an interim president and to determine the timeline for identifying Kentucky Wesleyan’s 37th president. The […]

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Delta Regional Authority, U.S. Department of War to Host Wellness Mission in Henderson, Union and Webster counties June 11-21

HENDERSON, Ky. – The Delta Regional Authority and the U.S. Department of War are partnering once again to bring another medical mission to Western Kentucky, thanks to the Innovative Readiness Training program. Led by the DRA, Air National Guard, Green River Area Development District (GRADD) and City of Henderson, the 2026 Green River Area Wellness

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RiverValley Behavioral Health holding Veterans Forum

OWENSBORO, KY – RiverValley Behavioral Health is launching a Veterans Forum to help shape future services for those who served. For years, RVBH has provided behavioral health and recovery services to veterans throughout the region. Today, through its Veterans Services Unit, RVBH is strengthening those efforts with specialized support focused on military culture, care coordination,

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Matthew 25 AIDS Services Celebrates 30 Years with Community HIV Testing Events

At Matthew 25 AIDS Services, knowing your HIV status is something worth celebrating, and there’s no better time than during the organization’s 30th Anniversary celebration. This year, Matthew 25 is partnering with Greater Than HIV and Walgreens to host three fun, welcoming pop-up HIV testing events designed to help community members take charge of their

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Henderson Community College Offers FREE Six-Week Workforce Training Beginning June 15

HENDERSON, Ky. — Henderson Community College is now accepting registrations for its MAINTech program, a free, six-week workforce training boot camp designed to prepare participants for careers in manufacturing and industrial settings. Classes begin June 15. MAINTech, which stands for Multi-skilled Advanced Industrial Maintenance Training, is a hands-on, non-credit program that combines classroom instruction, technical training

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AG’s Office Indicts Bowling Green Pair for Defrauding Medicaid

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 13, 2026) – Two Bowling Green residents have been indicted for defrauding the Medicaid system.  A Warren County Grand Jury indicted Chandra Branch, 56, and Evans Mitchell, 67, both of Bowling Green, with two counts each of Devising or Engaging in a Scheme to Defraud the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program of $1,000 or

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Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Fentanyl Arrest

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force has arrested two people in connection with selling fentanyl from a local hotel. Detectives received information that Carl Ashley Allen Jr., 38, of Madison, Tenn. was selling fentanyl from a hotel located in eastern Vanderburgh County. Before a search warrant was executed, detectives attempted to stop Allen in the hotel

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Stock Yards completes its acquisition of Field & Main

Stock Yards Bancorp has completed its acquisition of Field & Main Bancorp. As a result of the merger, Stock Yard officials said Field & Main customers will not experience any immediate changes to their banking experience and should continue using their respective Field & Main Bank branches, checks, bank cards, online and mobile banking, and

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Henderson Community College Student Success Celebrations Set for May 8

HENDERSON, Ky.  – Henderson Community College will celebrate student success during five events Friday, May 8, all on HCC’s campus. Medical Laboratory Technician Pinning Ceremony – 11 a.m., Sullivan Technology Center multipurpose room Nursing Pinning Ceremony – Noon, Preston Arts Center Medical Assisting Pinning Ceremony – 1:15 p.m., Sullivan Technology Center multipurpose room Spring Commencement

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National Salvation Army Week Celebrated May 11–17 as Local Units Highlight Service, Gratitude, and “Giving with Joy”

Henderson, KY – The Salvation Army in Western Kentucky is joining communities across the nation in celebrating National Salvation Army Week, May 11–17, 2026, a time dedicated to recognizing the organization’s mission, history, and year-round service to neighbors in need. National Salvation Army Week was first proclaimed in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who

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Evansville Man Bites Deputy: Suspect Arrested after Attacking Multiple Victims

An Evansville man is accused of biting a sheriff’s deputy after attacking multiple victims. Evansville Police Department responded to a domestic violence call in progress after an 11-year-old girl reported that Christopher Patrick Andrew, 43, of Evansville had physically assaulted her and a man at a residence in the 1500 block of West Missouri Avenue

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Gov. Beshear Recognizes Second Chance Month, Ceremonially Signs Legislation To EstablishGame-Changing Reentry Center

Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation that provides the framework to create Kentucky’s first reentry campus. It focuses on increasing public safety and boosting the state’s workforce. April is Second Chance Month, which brings communities and organizations together throughout the nation to raise awareness of barriers that inmates face upon reentering society. “In Kentucky, we

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RiverValley Behavioral Health to Open Emerald Lodge Residential Recovery Center in Hawesville -Hancock County

iverValley Behavioral Health has opened The Emerald Lodge, a 16-bed residential treatment program for men located in Hancock County, Kentucky. Officials said this new facility expands RVBH’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality substance use treatment services across the region. Emerald Lodge offers a calm, nature-inspired setting designed to support recovery, self-reflection, and long-term wellness. Through

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EPD arrests Evansville man in connection with South Lincoln Park Drive shooting death

Evansville Police Department has arrested an Evansville man in connection with a shooting death that occurred on South Lincoln Park Drive in late March. Jacquez D. Crosby, 30, of Evansville has been charged with murder. Officers were dispatched to the 12000 block of South Lincoln Park Drive in Evansville on March 29th after shots were

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Evansville man arrested following shots fired in apartment complex parking lot

An Evansville man is accused of firing off shots in an apartment complex parking lot. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Norma Drive in the Golden Tower apartment complex at about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of shots fired. Deputies spoke with a resident who reported hearing four

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