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TOPSTORIESJudge approves motionsReference to 'date rape' drugs limitedBy Kevin Hoffman, New Era Staff WriterCADIZ, Ky. — Prosecution in the case against five young men charged with raping a 16-year-old Trigg County girl will be prohibited from referencing “date rape” drugs without proof during next month’s trial. Trigg Circuit Judge C.A. “Woody” Woodall approved several motions during a short pretrial hearing Wednesday at the Trigg County Justice Center. The defense presented a motion to limit discussion on “date rape” drugs unless the prosecution was able to present evidence substantiating that claim, which Commonwealth’s Attorney G.L. Ovey said was fair. |
GOP Johnson opts out of US Senate race
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Republican Bill Johnson, a resident of Todd County, bowed out of the U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, citing an internal poll that showed him distantly trailing two better-known GOP candidates.Local Briefs
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Defense seeks new trial for Dunlap
SMITHLAND, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for a man who pleaded guilty to murdering three Trigg County children and assaulting their mother are asking that their client get a new trial.Students charged in pellet gun incident
Two of the three Hopkinsville High School students allegedly caught with soft-pellet air guns Tuesday on campus are facing charges by the Christian County Sheriff’s Department.Judge placed Owen in contempt Feb. 1, records show
Eddie Owen, owner and manager of local TV station WKAG, bailed himself out of jail Tuesday by paying $130 he owed to Christian District Court. Court records reveal Owen accrued that fine when District Judge Arnold Lynch placed Owen in contempt of court on Feb. 1.Woman hits parked car, fire hydrant
A 56-year-old woman hit a parked car and a fire hydrant Wednesday morning, while she was traveling at 35 to 40 mph. She and her 83-year-old passenger were taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center for chest pains.CCHS receives 5 principal applicants
Christian County High School’s site-based council was presented with principal applicants Wednesday night and could be less than a month away from choosing one of the candidates.Sheriff candidate charged with stealing from employer
A candidate for Christian County sheriff received a criminal summons Wednesday to appear in court for allegedly stealing from his former employer by recording payroll hours he did not actually work.Sports Briefs
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The number of players from the undefeated three-time defending Class 2-A state champion Fort Campbell Falcons football team to sign college scholarships grew to seven Wednesday afternoon.
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From The Bleachers | By Joe WilsonFort Campbell has 4 sign grid scholarships
Top drivers vie for dirt title
The Clarksville Speedway will play host to the annual “Tuckassee Toilet Bowl” United Midwestern Promotions Late Model stock car races on Friday and Saturday night.In Brief
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Defense seeks new trial for Dunlap
SMITHLAND, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for a man who pleaded guilty to murdering three Trigg County children and assaulting their mother are asking that their client get a new trial.-
Judge placed Owen in contempt Feb. 1, records show
Eddie Owen, owner and manager of local TV station WKAG, bailed himself out of jail Tuesday by paying $130 he owed to Christian District Court. Court records reveal Owen accrued that fine when District Judge Arnold Lynch placed Owen in contempt of court on Feb. 1. Hickey is County's go-to guy
From The Bleachers | By Joe WilsonFort Campbell has 4 sign grid scholarships
The number of players from the undefeated three-time defending Class 2-A state champion Fort Campbell Falcons football team to sign college scholarships grew to seven Wednesday afternoon.
- Police offer cash rewards for info on 2 fugitives
- Woman charged with burglary, making threats
- Shoes, jewelry stolen from Faulkner Drive home
- Woman files video voyeurism complaint
- Cadiz man stopped for speeding, charged with DUI
- Hopkinsville man trades for car, never receives title
- Deputies investigating stolen tools in Ashwood Village
- Farm owner reports grills stolen
- Assault suspect leads police on chase
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