Crowning moments

Despite the challenge of a waxed floor that was as slick as ice that led to almost a dozen near falls by pageant contestants, a Benton woman made a successful bid for Miss Western Kentucky State Fair.

Lemonade stand raises $400 for Humane Society

Paws for thought | By Sarah Hogsed

Mother and student named Mrs. WKSF

After several years as a participant in the Mrs. Western Kentucky State Fair pageant, April Slaughter’s dream came true Friday night when she was crowned the winner.

Brown patch active in tall fescue

Garden Corner | By Kelly R. Jackson

Who will be the next Mrs. WKSF?

Thirteen contestants are competing in the beauty pageant for married women, age 22 and up at Friday’s Western Kentucky State Fair. The program starts at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds Convention Center with the Miss WKSP pageant immediately following.

Miss WKSF

Twenty-six young women, ages 15 to 22, are competing in the fair’s annual pageant.

Win a meal makeover with Jon Ashton

Meringue pies were a cinch for your grandmother, but perhaps you’ve struggled for years to get those perfect peaks and valleys. Or maybe you are tired of the unhappy looks on your kids’ faces when it’s your turn to make dinner.

Fresh Market Update

More produce continues to flow into local farmers markets in Hopkinsville. This week, corn has made an appearance and more tomatoes are showing up at local booths.