MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- You've gotten vaccinated. You've gotten boosted. You wear your mask, maintain social distancing, wash your hands — you do everything you've been asked to do to protect yourself and others.
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MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The latest shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda this weekend signaled a noteworthy achievement: The COVAX program, a United Nations-backed program providing poorer countries with vaccines, has now shipped one billion…
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Surgeons recently transplanted a genetically modified pig's heart into a man with life-threatening heart failure. The successful surgery became a medical first that is raising hopes of a new, viable alternative…
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Power outages are becoming more frequent in the United States, and a new study highlights one consequence of prolonged blackouts: carbon monoxide poisonings.
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn't kept up…
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Residents of nursing homes have been a particularly at-risk group throughout the pandemic, and the advent of the fast-spreading Omicron variant has them facing another wave of infections and deaths, new data shows.
Are you among the 'vaxxed and done'? As Americans enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are willing to keep getting boosted -- but they also want to reap the rewards of their good behavior rather than maintain…
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Astronauts can develop a condition called space anemia because their bodies destroy more red blood cells than normal when in space, a groundbreaking study shows.
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu shots.
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Quitting smoking is a daunting challenge for anyone, but a new international study suggests that women may struggle more than men to kick the habit.
MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Parents struggling with infant feeding issues may have another reason to persevere: New research ties feeding problems with an increased risk of developmental delays.
SUNDAY, Jan 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The time to upgrade your mask is now.
(The Center Square) – While Americans continued to move out of higher taxed blue states in 2021, migration patterns were different than they were in 2020, a report by United Van Lines indicates.
SUNDAY, Jan. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Shoveling snow may trigger a heart attack if you're not careful, especially if you already have risk factors, an expert warns.
SATURDAY, Jan. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Think you're safe from lung cancer because you've never smoked? Think again.
FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Old State Capitol building in Frankfort will feature new faces on Monday, Jan. 24, at 10:30 a.m. as students rally on the Capitol steps in celebration of educational choice. The event, one…
Several Kentucky counties affected by the December 2021 storms that produced tornadoes and high winds in western Kentucky are now eligible for low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Agricultural (USDA), Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles recently announced.
MAYFIELD — Stories that have risen from the ashes of the tornadoes that swept through western and central Kentucky three weeks ago continue to touch lives from all over. They are heartbreaking and sometimes miraculous at the same time.
Jan. 10, at 7:17 p.m., Caldwell County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Cromwell Cemetery Road in reference to a prowler complaint. Upon arriving at the scene and further investigation, Deputy Evan Head charged and arrested Michael Board, 51, Fredonia, with…
Generators are emergency equipment that provide a secondary source of power when there is an electric failure. Many survivors in Kentucky are using portable generators because of power failure in the wake of the Dec. 10 storms and tornadoes. Generators…
Jan. 11, at 2:49 p.m., officers served a Caldwell County indictment warrant at the jail to Andrew E. Burks, 36, of Princeton, charging him with burglary, third degree, criminal mischief, second degree, and persistent felony offender I.
Disaster survivors from Graves and Spencer counties who are rebuilding and repairing their homes after the Dec. 10 tornadoes and severe storms, can visit Lowe’s or Home Depot stores to get free hazard mitigation advice from FEMA mitigation representatives.
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law on Thursday a bill providing emergency relief to the areas of western Kentucky that were ravaged by an outbreak of tornadoes, flooding and other severe weather, Dec. 10-11.
Circuit Judge C.A. “Woody” Woodall III announced Monday that he will be retiring effective Jan. 31.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has joined officials from Caldwell County and the city of Princeton to launch an emergency contractor registration program to register contractors looking to assist Kentuckians affected by recent storms and tornadoes. The program aims to…
Deed transactions for transfer of property have been recorded in Caldwell County Clerk Toni Watson’s office
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has extended for another month an official order temporarily suspending certain restrictions on motor carriers engaged in restoring power, clearing debris and delivering fuel to areas stricken by the Dec. 10, 2022 outbreak of tornados…
December is one of the busiest times of the year for cattle producers, with the onset of breeding season for fall-calving herds, winter feeding and the holidays. But the monster tornadoes that ravaged the Bluegrass State in early December threw…
Madisonville Community College has announced the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher in 12 credit hours of non-developmental coursework, above the 100-level.
The Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program has selected 22 individuals for its Class 13. Housed in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the program offers an intensive, leadership development experience for young farmers and individuals in agriculture-related…
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The 49ers overcame an interception by Jimmy Garoppolo when they led by 13 in the fourth quarter, surviving a wild finish, and now are headed to a divisional playoff next Saturday night at Green Bay.
Changes are being considered for Memorial Stadium as NU officials "work through an outstanding modernization plan with community leaders," A.D. Trev Alberts says.
Nebraska landed a commitment from juco RB Anthony Grant, who rushed for more than 1,700 yards this fall.
Auburn pulled off a dramatic comeback Friday night in front of a record road crowd, winning by a razor-thin margin of 0.05 points with its second-highest road score in program history: 197.25.
Former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker is being held in a Nashville jail after he was arrested in Tennessee on domestic violence charges.
First-year Husker A.D. Trev Alberts says "an underlying, consistent communication about competitive excellence hasn't been enough of our narrative as a department." Feels like the new boss is turning up the heat.
In staying on top of the "free agency" that is the current college football transfer portal, Nebraska and other schools have to do their homework early to lure players.
The former UA and NFL football player talks about why he signed three Wildcats athletes to NIL deals and much, much more.
He arrived in Lincoln for his official visit on Friday and now is no longer in the plans for NU.
Montana State starting quarterback Tommy Mellott will undergo surgery next week to repair his injured right ankle, sources told 406mtsports.com Friday.
Arizona adds 6-8, 330-pound offensive tackle Joe Borjon from the junior-college ranks.
Tucker Rovig didn’t need to decipher Tommy Mellott’s stoic face to tell he was nervous. He looked at Mellott’s feet.
Nebraska athletic department revenue for fiscal 2021 was approximately $41.5 million less than 2020 and more than $44.1 million off 2019.
Tight end Zach Williams and defensive tackle Alex Navarro-Silva are the latest UA players to pursue other opportunities.
The former Nebraska QB revisited some Husker memories (some good, some bad) when previewing his first playoff game as an NFL head coach.
Sean Chambers has suffered three season-ending injuries and maintains two years of eligibility, all without using a medical redshirt.
Johnson, listed at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, is one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the Midwest for the 2023 cycle.
Marcus Sedberry will lead internal operations for the Badgers athletic department and Mitchell Pinta will be in charge of external affairs.
Mark Whipple is Nebraska's highest-paid assistant coach.
Wyoming Cowboys continue restocking QB room with addition of Utah State transfer Andrew Peasley
The No. 9 Tigers next wrestle Jan. 20 against No. 18 Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.
Daniel Hardy points to the sky after every sack. Fellow Montana State senior Taylor Tuiasosopo makes the same gesture throughout the course of a game day: during the Bobcat Prowl, during the runout, after big plays, after big wins.
Fletcher's departure comes a week after fellow secondary coach Charlie Harbison stepped down for a non-coaching role in the program.
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Two Arizona football players and one softball player signed NIL deals with Ice Shaker, a company owned by former UA fullback Chris Gronkowski.
Check out Nebraska's official visitor list as the holiday recruiting dead period comes to an end.
Montana State seniors Troy Andersen and Lewis Kidd added to their football honors lists Wednesday when the Walter Camp Foundation named each of the Bobcat stars to its FCS All-America First Team.
The former Arizona safety has become a key special-teams player for San Francisco, which faces Dallas in a wild-card game Sunday.
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost appears to be nearing a hire on his final staff opening.
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Tornadoes ripping through the region last week didn’t discriminate in their destruction.
Recent reports by a nationally respected organization raise concerns about Kentucky’s lack of financial transparency and the ensuing consequences of such deficiency.
Most days I carry a Bible verse in my pocket. The Scripture varies with the day and situations, or problems expected. If I’m going into battle-and life IS a battle-I surely don’t want to go into it unarmed. Ephesians 6:17…
The holiday spirit is in the air, and like you, I am excited for the special days ahead. Despite the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we in the Kentucky General Assembly are doing our best to continue legislative…
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) yesterday pressed Attorney General Garland on reported the multi-million-dollar taxpayer give-away to illegal immigrants in the form of settlement agreements.
First District Congressman James Comer released the following statement upon voting ‘no’ on the infrastructure bill on Friday night, which is tied directly to the multi-trillion social spending bill expected to come up for a vote later this month.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday, Oct. 5, on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree:
No matter how persistent those claiming Kentucky doesn’t adequately fund its public education may be, they can’t escape the reality offered by the cold, hard facts in study after study on school spending.
Psalm 25: 15-17 “My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart…
I was reminded of an important truth the other day at a conference comprised of pastors, political leaders and Christians in south-central Kentucky: Jesus radically transform lives. At Commonwealth Policy Center’s (CPC) Christianity and Culture conference, one speaker talked of…
State test scores indicate fewer than one in three high school students in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Kentucky’s largest school district, can perform math a proficient level. In some of the district’s schools, the percentage of students proficient…
Legislators preparing to return to Frankfort to deal with the state’s battle against COVID-19 and its nasty variants would do well to keep in mind Henry David Thoreau’s quote regarding the quantity of governance: “That government is best which governs…
Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest political gyration involving leaning on the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) to mandate all children in every public school across the commonwealth don masks for 270 days — the entire school year unless the board relents,…
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Sunrise Children’s Services recently was awarded a contract after a 22-month battle with the state. Gov. Beshear and his Administration tried to force Sunrise to violate their religious beliefs about which homes are best suited for children.
Renewed attention to who controls curriculum decisions is the equivalent of the sun starting to peek through the clouds in the stormy debate over the teaching of race in Kentucky’s public school classrooms.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”
The political left claims “fairness” as its issue du jour.
Have you ever visited the National Archives and seen the Declaration of Independence? It is featured alongside the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents in the dimly lit rotunda of the National Archives building. Those timeless words on the yellowing…
First Liberty Institute appealed an IRS determination June 16 denying tax exempt status to Christians Engaged, a nonprofit organization that exists to educate and empower Christians to pray for our nation and elected officials, vote and be civically engaged.
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The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled to protect the religious liberty rights of a Catholic adoption agency in Philadelphia on June 17.
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Since the 1970s, white American evangelicals — a large subsection of Protestants who hold to a literal reading of the Bible — have often managed to get specific privileges through their political engagement primarily through supporting the Republican Party.
On March 14, Missouri governor Mike Parson signed HB 85, aka the Second Amendment Preservation Act, into law.
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Nerves, poise and intelligence were all on full display on Tuesday night as 37 students in grades 3-8 took the stage for the Inaugural Literacy Council Spelling Bee at The Alhambra Theatre. The event, which was divided into two grade divisions, was sponsored by the Christian County Literacy …
For adults, students and children who are spending extra time at home to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the Museums of Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library have some entertaining and educational ideas to stay occupied.
Editor’s note: The following is the most up-to-date listing of activities, which were not canceled or postponed in an effort to reduce the spread of the COVID-19. Before leaving for an event, please call in advance to confirm it is still taking place.
Welcome Spring 2020 with a short run or walk during the inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Fun Run presented by the Hopkinsville-Christian County Family YMCA.
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The following programs and events are currently running at the Oak Grove Community Center, 1705 Thompsonville Lane:
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All information from restaurant inspections is provided by the Christian County Health Department. A minimum score of 85 with no critical violations is considered passing. Restaurants have a chance to increase their scores by correcting critical problems while the inspector is on-site. Inspe…
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All information from restaurant inspections is provided by the Christian County Health Department. A minimum score of 85 with no critical violations is considered passing. Restaurants have a chance to increase their scores by correcting critical problems while the inspector is on-site. Inspe…
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All information from restaurant inspections is provided by the Christian County Health Department. A minimum score of 85 with no critical violations is considered passing. Restaurants have a chance to increase their scores by correcting critical problems while the inspector is on-site. Inspe…
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All information from restaurant inspections is provided by the Christian County Health Department. A minimum score of 85 with no critical violations is considered passing. Restaurants have a chance to increase their scores by correcting critical problems while the inspector is on-site. Inspe…
The following programs and events are currently running at your Oak Grove Community Center:
Cadiz retiree Kelley Carpenter was sitting on a Southwest flight when he first thought “what does thank-you-for-your-service really mean?”
Retired Lt. Col. James R. “Rod” Keller says he thinks they went bottom feeding and snagged him in the lip.
There is no question in Paul Turner’s mind that Fort Campbell has some of the best community support of any military installation the world over.
A Hopkinsville woman is prepared to answer God’s call to fulfill a need for local men in recovery.
All information from restaurant inspections is provided by the Christian County Health Department. A minimum score of 85 with no critical violations is considered passing. Restaurants have a chance to increase their scores by correcting critical problems while the inspector is on site. Inspe…
As the sun set Oct. 31 — Halloween night — hundreds of superheroes, witches and monsters lined up with their families outside the Oak Grove Community Center to fill their candy sacks while trunk-or-treating.
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Michael “Wayne” Hartigan, 74, of Louisville, formerly of Princeton, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville.
Teresa Ann Allen, 62, of Dawson Springs, formerly of Madisonville, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at her home.
Faye Mitchell, 79, of Princeton, and formerly of Berrien Springs, Michigan, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Princeton Health and Rehab.
W.M. Robertson, 90, of Princeton, died Dec. 28, 2021, at Caldwell Medical Center.
Pamela J. Vinson, 57 of Kuttawa, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Baptist Health Paducah.
Franklin Cook, 89, of Princeton, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at Bethel Manor in Evansville, Indiana.
Marsha Gail Hall, 72, of Dawson Springs, passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, near her residence. Ms. Hall was born Aug. 17, 1949, to the late Norman Townsend and Rowena Mae McNeeley Townsend. She was a 1968 graduate of…
Joyce Faye Beckner,74, of Marion, KY passed away on Thursday December 23, 2021, at the Crittenden County Health & Rehab Center.
Hertra Lee Williams, 73, of Providence, KY passed away on Saturday December 25, 2021 at her residence in Providence.
Dorothy Marie Whitfield, 90, of Providence, KY passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Hillside Villa in Madisonville, KY.
Harold “Dick” Brown, 93 of Dixon passed Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Shemwell’s Nursing Home in Providence.
Jacqueline McKown Arnold age 82 of Sturgis, KY passed away peacefully in her home at 6:23 PM Saturday December 25, 2021. She was born February 25, 1939, in Moline Illinois to Shelby & Hilda Presley McKown. Jackie was a homemaker,…
Thomas Earl Melton 64, of Tulsa, OK formerly of Providence, KY passed away on Tuesday December 7, 20021 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was a Mechanic for several years.
Jessica Lyn Davis, 38, of Providence, KY passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.
James “Jim” Robert Taylor Sr., 84, of Providence, KY passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at his residence.
Wilburn Troy Shields, 96, of Sturgis passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
Jerry Wayne Brown, 75, of Providence, KY passed away on Monday November 22, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
Karen Sue Smith, 71, of Providence passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
Elder Nora Jane Parker went to her eternal home on November 12,2021. She was born to Mae and Buck Markey on February 24, 1935 in Crittenden County, KY.
David Michael Bright, 14 day old infant, passed away at the Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, IN on Monday November 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Papa Bennie Bright and 2 Uncles Shawn Stipp and Darren Bright. Survivors…
Derek James David, 44, of Providence, KY passed away on November 9, 2021, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Wilma Stone, 77 of Salem, formerly of Clay, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
Dustin Laine Ray, 35 of Clay passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home.
James Douglas “Doug” Davis, 76 of Clay passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
Clinton Wesley “Wes” Whitledge 60, passed away on Sunday October 17, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was a member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ.
Veronica Kimble, 75 of Wheatcroft passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville.
William David “Goat” Morse, 70, of Providence, KY, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
Eva Mae Lambert Tweddell, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home in Madisonville, KY.
Juanita Wilson Witherspoon, 84 of Providence passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her home.
Thomas Franklin Curry, 79, of Clay passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home after a short battle with cancer.
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