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Step inside the small shop at 2711 Fort Campbell Blvd., and on each white table is a sign, “Life is better with ice cream.”
As we occasionally do, today we stray from Christian County, finding ourselves in Harrodsburg in Mercer County for a look at the historic Beaumont Inn, as it celebrates its 100th year of operation.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were more than 2.2 million marriages in 2017. That same year, more than 787,000 marriages ended in divorce.
Nine days of family-friendly activities, including carnival rides, food, farm animals and concerts kicks off Friday with the annual Western Kentucky State Fair.
Dogwood is a popular landscape tree throughout Kentucky, but it is not without its issues.
Hopkinsville attorney Jason Holland has written his first novel -- a legal thriller called "Honor Thy Father."
One night this month, dozens of women from across the state will compete in two Western Kentucky State Fair pageants.
Individuals and family members in the Hopkinsville community are invited to slide into summer Sunday afternoon at Second Baptist Church's Sonshine 2019.
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Local celebrity chefs demonstrated how to prepare a simple, yet savory meal with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients Wednesday at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Downtown Farmers Market.
"... Whoever plows and threshes should be able to do so in the hope of sharing in the harvest." -- 1 Corinthians 9:10.
By Michele Vowell
By Michele Vowell
River Birch is a great landscape tree that adapts well to both wet and dry sites. It is favored for its attractive exfoliating bark. It has only a few pest issues. Currently one is active causing new leaves to become distorted and corrugated-like. This is caused by an aphid with a peculiar n…
The love of a mother is definitely a sacrificial unconditional love. You see a mother will love and stand by her children regardless of the things that they do good or bad. A mother is a woman that conceives a child and carries them in her womb and that child becomes a part of her. A mother …
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CADIZ -- The Trigg County School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night to offer superintendent Travis Hamby a three-year contract.
After a two-year hiatus, Dancing With Our Stars returns to the newly renovated Alhambra Theatre Sept. 7 -- but with a twist in the formatting of the show.
Dating from about 1840, and standing on the site of what is now the new Christian County Sheriff's Department, was an unusual log house, built in the Temple Form Greek Revival style (although a most basic model). This house was featured in our Aug. 11, 2017 article, which coincided with the …
Plant diseases occur in most gardens; many on a yearly basis, others sporadically. Why disease occurs often is dependent on the weather. In fact, there are three conditions that must exist for a disease to be present: a host, a pathogen and a favorable environment.
Beginning this fall, Restoration House Family Worship Center will offer Hopkinsville boys and young men the opportunity to join a new youth group.
Second Baptist Church unveiled architectural design plans for a $9.4 million expansion and renovation project Sunday morning during a live social media broadcast.
Drivers in the 1950s and '60s cruised down the streets of America in '57 Chevys to Impalas to convertible Mustangs and more.
Carpenter bees have been very active the last few weeks and residents have been calling alarmed by these large bees flying near eaves. Quite often it is the male carpenter bee that is seen patrolling the area. The male carpenter bee is unable to sting and the females are not aggressive, but …
Singers in Hopkinsville's Little River Music Society and musicians in Clarksville's Cumberland Winds will join together in an Americana-themed concert next month.
DJ Bailey has proven he can squeeze dozens of lemons and make some tasty lemonade.
The Extension office receives several calls a year from growers concerned about ground-nesting or digger bees in their gardens. There are many different species of these bees, and while their sizes can vary, they are generally hairy and dark or metallic in color. Many of these bees are activ…
With servants' hearts and a mission for God, 17 students and three adults from Northpoint Christian School in Southaven, Mississippi, spent four days this week ministering in Hopkinsville.
The first manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles in Hopkinsville was not the Mogul Wagon Factory -- as one might imagine -- but the subject of our investigation today, preserved for us in a priceless picture.
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White onions, green and red peppers sizzled on the flat top grill Monday at Big Fellaz restaurant in downtown Hopkinsville.
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Standing at attention and making the traditional three-finger salute, Olivia Luttrull recited the Boy Scout Law to open the Scouts BSA Troop 3013 Tuesday night meeting at First Christian Church.
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From singing gospel hymns celebrating the resurrection of Christ to hiding and seeking brightly-colored eggs, local churches, businesses and groups have Easter activities planned for all ages.
Editor's note: These are the listings for principal's list and honor roll for Christian County private schools, Todd County schools and Trigg County schools for the third grading period of the 2018-2019 school year. Lists are submitted by the schools. To make corrections to the list, contact…
Editor’s note: These are the listings for principal’s list and honor roll for Christian County Public Schools for the third grading period of the 2018-2019 school year. Lists are submitted by the schools. To make corrections to the list, contact the school. Someone from the school will infor…
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Days after her 40th birthday in November 2015, Hopkinsville native Michelle James found a lump in her breast. Weeks later she learned the tumor was malignant. She had breast cancer.
In a 1789 letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy, Benjamin Franklin wrote, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
Trees are a valuable asset to our home landscape. In addition to blooms, texture, and fall color, trees also help reduce energy bills by casting shade on our homes during summer. People are often reluctant to plant large shade trees because they don't want to wait 20 years or more to enjoy t…
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Explore the small businesses of Hopkinsville, sample refreshments and enjoy live-entertainment from 4 to 7 p.m. today during Downtown Stroll, Sip and Shop along the streets of the renaissance district.
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A two-week visit to Israel last fall inspired Casky Baptist Church pastor Jesse Brown to plan an "unusual" event for his congregation and the community.
Each season, apple diseases are a threat to home orchard productivity and fruit quality. Now is an important time to manage some of these destructive diseases. There are many cultural practices that can be implemented now and in the coming weeks to reduce the threat of diseases such as apple…
Every day except Sunday, Stephanie Sisk can be found behind the grill at Lu Lu’s Place, spatula in hand, flipping burgers for her customers.
Backyard grapes will soon begin to break dormancy, so grape growers will want to take steps now to prevent anthracnose disease. Grape anthracnose most commonly occurs on shoots and berries; however fruit stems, leaves, petioles and tendrils are also susceptible. Anthracnose reduces the quali…
Floki is a 3-year-old short hair tiger striped male cat who is up to date on his shots, neutered, front claws declawed and is available for adoption. He is one of many relinquished, abandoned or ceased each month and brought to the Christian County Humane Society. Animals can be seen and ado…
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America's favorite pastime just got a little more spirited with a new partnership between Hopkinsville's Casey Jones Distillery and the Bowling Green Hot Rods, a Minor League Baseball team and Class A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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More than 600 students, faculty, alumni, current and founding board members and guests packed the Heritage Christian Academy gymnasium Thursday morning to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the independent, Christian, non-denominational, board-run, college-preparatory school.
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Myth: Daylight saving time was created to help farmers
After hearing news reports of school shootings last summer and fall, Christian County resident Carol Gibson wept and prayed to God for a way she could help local students.
For several years Hopkinsville resident Rose Thorpe has been interested in weight loss and eating better.
Three women, one's husband and a Nashville architect have come together to restore the Peoples Bank of Pembroke -- not to operate as a bank again but to generate a different type of currency.
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One day, I was about thirteen, we could hear the neighbor's lawnmower. Dad was at work, and mom and I were in the house. A little later, I noticed Al, our neighbor, mowing our yard. This act of kindness started…
"The law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."
"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the…
Art is a creative outlet that gives people the ability to express themselves. Create Princeton is trying to help the town of Princeton do just that.
Did you know that the Adsmore Museum was originally built in 1857 by John Higgins, a merchant from Princeton? He built the home in a two by two style, meaning there were two rooms upstairs and two rooms downstairs.
The first place winners of the Tuesday, June 11, bridge match at the George Coon Public Library were the two teams of John and Bonnie Brown and Bob Hayes and John Svoboda. The second place winners were the two teams…
Summer Youth College registration open at MCC
two students from Dawson Springs earn honor at Murray State
Baptist Health to host public blood drives
Dunn Baptist Church vacation Bible school starts Sunday
Because of area donations, students who attended Dawson Springs High School prom could stay after the dance for a night of fun.
Senior center program to focus on Night Riders
The good news is "Dark Phoenix " is neither an apocalypse nor is it "X-Men: Apocalypse," but this latest installment is not exactly a solid step forward or a satisfying ending for anyone.
Sara Brown, flower farmer, forager and floral designer at Meadowview Flowers, gave a presentation over the importance of pollination at the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting on Saturday, June 8.
The Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting on Saturday, June 8 at George Coon Public Library.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Grey Television stations across the country, including three in Alabama, are set to revive the practice of ending the broadcast day by playing the national anthem.
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The Princeton Art Guild and Gallery is honored to feature photography by Jason Jones in our Charles Alvin Lisanby Gallery during the months of June and July 2019.
If you like munching on seedlings, consider directing your palate toward microgreens. These tiny vegetables burst with rich, leafy flavors ranging from spicy to sweet, and their nutritional power exceeds that of the adult plants.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Fox News host Greg Gutfeld can now add songwriter to his resume after a song he co-wrote with John Rich, which features his fellow co-hosts on the political talk show "The Five," has debuted on the Billboard…
The problem with Miss Kim is she doesn't look like what you might expect. She's a lilac (Syringa patula), but not what we usually think of as a lilac.
The Princeton Country Club is offering Couples Gold on Friday nights.
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. -- Naomi Hackmann once looked out at the clouds while traveling on an airline and wondered what it would be like to touch one.
Flowering "bee lawns" that attract pollinators are a compromise between fastidious turf management and the more casual yard approach. They add biodiversity to the landscape and need less maintenance. That makes them cost-effective, too.
Can your home help you get healthier?
The appeal of a chopped salad is that all the ingredients are cut to a uniform size and tossed together, permitting a taste of everything in each bite.
Vacation Bible School kicked off on Tuesday, May 28, and continued until Thursday, May 30.
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Mental Health Awareness Day kicked off on Sunday, May 26, with live music and grilling.
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