(The Center Square) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about fentanyl seizures at the southern border contradicts testimony given by U.S. Customs and Border Protection chiefs and claims made by the White House…
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THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- That road noise outside your window could be wreaking havoc on your blood pressure.
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s approval rating dropped again, nearing the lowest point since he took office, a new poll shows.
Overall, one in eight adults said they have difficulty staying energized while on the road.
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- As a logistics planner with the U.S. Air Force, Kassandra Benson deployed to Pakistan, where she worked long days and nights coordinating and troubleshooting special operations troops' equipment and travel needs.
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new study has some heartening news for coffee lovers: That morning cup is unlikely to make your heart skip a beat.
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A review of studies from around the world finds that getting vaccinated halves the risk of long COVID-19.
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A single nonprofit has what amounts to a monopoly over all organ transplants performed in the United States, but the federal government said Wednesday that it plans to change that.
For the past few years, the out-of-pocket costs for attending a public four-year college have decreased and minimum wages have risen in many states. While you might think these shifts should make it easier for students to work their way…
A new survey of 1,000 employed Americans and 1,000 business owners asked them about company culture and benefits.
(The Center Square) – A U.S. District Court judge has granted an injunction, ruling that the Tennessee state court’s Advisory Commission must open its meetings to the public either in person or via livestream after a lawsuit filed by The…
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A rare strain of the parasite Toxoplasma has killed four sea otters along the California coast, raising concerns about a potential public health risk.
Scientists named the spider Euoplos dignitas.
It boosts connections between neurons and the limbs – offering hope to accident and stroke victims.
(The Center Square) – The House Freedom Caucus hit back Wednesday after its budget proposal got the attention of the White House, with members pledging to cut federal spending.
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee postponed a scheduled vote Wednesday on Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington’s nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. The panel’s chairwoman, Washington Democrat Maria Cantwell, said the vote would be held…
The Moderna CEO argued that an expected drop in demand, changes to its distribution process and the overall benefit of the vaccine warrant the higher cost.The post Moderna plan to hike COVID vaccine price to $130 a dose rebuked at…
Amid high inflation, persistently low unemployment and a banking crisis, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point increase to the federal funds rate — the ninth hike since March 2022. The latest hike brings the current rate level to 4.75% to…
(The Center Square) – Former Commonwealth Edison chief lawyer Tom O’Neill said Wednesday that over time he came to work hand-in-hand with associates of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan to secure jobs for them in high-profile positions.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a public alert warning Americans about the “sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with Xylazine,” an animal tranquilizer referred to on the streets as “Tranq.”
Birth control pills tied to slight rise in breast cancer risk, regardless of formulation. A new study finds the single hormone pill and combination estrogen-progestogen pills confer a similar degree of heightened risk for breast cancer. Read more
"It subconsciously learns to prefer rewarding food."
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later…
The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate one-quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, the same level of an increase as in its previous meeting seven weeks ago. Repeating that small hike might not seem dramatic, but after a…
(The Center Square) – Twenty-eight members of Congress have formed a new caucus to address the northern border crisis as record numbers of foreign nationals continue to illegally enter northern states from Canada, including hundreds on the terrorist watch list.
(The Center Square) –State Auditor Mike Harmon’s office released a scathing report on Kentucky State University on Wednesday afternoon detailing findings that have led to calls for federal investigations.
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Providence finalized a six-year deal to secure Kim English as the new head coach of the Friars, ESPN reported Thursday.
Reports: Notre Dame reaches deal to hire Micah Shrewsberry
Reports: Jets add Mecole Hardman, trade Elijah Moore to Browns
The New York Jets are in agreement on a one-year deal with wide receiver Mecole Hardman, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
Arizona G Kerr Kriisa to transfer
Ohio State, C.J. Stroud lead off huge week of pro days
Report: Russell Wilson had knee surgery in offseason
Winding paths bring Texas, Xavier to redemption intersection in K.C.
No. 15 Princeton unbowed by success, intends to scrap with No. 6 Creighton
The Caldwell County Tiger tennis team claimed three singles matches and one doubles match to win the Thursday, March 16 season opener over Webster County.
BOWLING GREEN — A standing-room only crowd comprised of hundreds of Western Kentucky basketball fans thirsty for national success filled the Harbaugh Stadium Club on Monday morning to greet Steve Lutz, who was introduced as the 16th head coach in…
Caldwell County has hosted its first track and field meet since the resurfacing of the new track. The Tiger track team hosted Muhlenberg County, Hopkins County Central, Dawson Springs and McLean County in their First Night Invite at Princeton on…
Despite taking the early 4-0 lead, the Caldwell County Lady Tigers suffered a 9-5 loss dealt by the Marshall County Lady Marshals last Tuesday afternoon, March 14 in Benton.
Johnny Bingham pitched the Lyons to a 9-2 win over the Caldwell County Tigers on Tuesday night, March 14 in Princeton. Bingham struck out eight, allowing just two unearned runs on a pair of singles to claim his first win…
Caldwell took the early lead in the Lady Tigers’ 5-1 win over Trigg County Thursday night, March 16 in Cadiz.
Union County pulled away late in a 9-7 victory over the Caldwell County Tigers on Thursday night, March 16 in Princeton. The game was tied at seven with Union County batting in the top of the eighth when Race O’Leary…
BOWLING GREEN — A standing-room-only crowd comprised of hundreds of Western Kentucky basketball fans thirsty for national success filled the Harbaugh Stadium Club on Monday morning to greet Steve Lutz, who was introduced as the 16th head coach in Hilltopper history.
Houston-Miami matchup a battle for respect
History points to another epic Gonzaga-UCLA clash
Ben Roethlisberger says 49ers reached out last season
Physical San Diego State strives to get defensive vs. No. 1 Alabama
Cinderella FAU takes aim at 'hard-nosed' 4 seed Tennessee
Sara Welshans battled back from a three-game deficit in her second set Monday to earn a two-set, tie-breaking win at Hopkins County Central.
Webster County finally broke through in a big way Tuesday night, taking a big lead in just one inning. But they had to hold off a pair of rallies by host Madisonville-North Hopkins for a 6-5 win at Elmer Kelley…
Chloe Papineau joined elite company last Thursday as the sophomore pitched a perfect game in a 21-0 blowout of McLean County in Calhoun.
Manhattan to Big Apple, K-State tastes Sweet 16 vs Michigan St.
FDU's Tobin Anderson accepts Iona job
Webster County’s high school and middle school archery teams shot well enough at the NASP state tournament Saturday to qualify for the national meet. But with the limited number of spots at the next level competition, both will have to…
Police: Suspended Alabama DB was driving 141 mph
Wild-card Arkansas, fourth-seeded UConn roll into Vegas
Opinion stories from our sister publications
Acts 10: 34-35 NKJV, “Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.”
The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week’s column is by R. Kip Guy, Ph.D., Dean of the University of Kentucky College of…
Proverbs 15: 1 and 4, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”
I love books and I love sharing the love of reading. Through this weekly column, I hope to share with you my thoughts about the books I am reading, or feature new and upcoming books. This week’s review focuses on…
Genesis 6: 15 KJV, “And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.” (A cubit…
Genesis 6: 15 KJV, “And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.” (A cubit…
“You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.” — Leviticus 19: 34
And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which…
Exodus 18: 20, “And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.”
The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week’s column is by Meghan Marsac, PhD, pediatric psychologist at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Isaiah 9: 6-7, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince…
Ecclesiastes 1: 2-4, “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. What profit hath a man of all his labor which he taketh under the sun? One generation passes away, and another generation cometh: but the…
Proverbs 18:15, “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
While much of the media’s attention during elections is focused on national campaigns along with a sprinkling of some state concerns usually involving inflammatory culture-war issues, the most important choices voters make are in local races.
Joel 2: 11, “And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executes his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who…
Deuteronomy 32:32, “For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, And of the fields of Gomorrah: Their grapes are grapes of poison, bitter are their clusters.”
Kentucky is home to 295,000 veterans, and it is our mission in the legislature to ensure each and every one of them, along with their families, receive the services and care they are owed as a result of the sacrifices…
It’s great news that Ford Motor Co. is investing $700 million and creating 500 full-time jobs to build a new Super Duty pickup at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, where the company has manufactured vehicles since 1969.
CA# 2: Clarifying there is no constitutional right to an abortion or taxpayer funding of abortion
Revelation 20: 10, “And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.”
Like a lot of Kentuckians, I’m proud of our state’s association with bourbon.
If, as Assistant Principal Kevin Crosby claimed when the new $84.5 million Tates Creek High School opened in Lexington on the first day of school, “students deserve a building like this,” then didn’t Fayette County taxpayers also deserve a better…
Genesis 16: 1, “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; so she said to Abram, “The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I…
In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 1 to protect workers in the private sector from being fired for not paying union dues.
The Bible is full of reminders — instructing God’s people to remember and memorialize His faithfulness.
Romans 11:33, “Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!”
Have you read Roe v. Wade? Don’t feel bad. No one else has read it either. Yet people have marched in the streets over it; ranted and cussed and shook their fists and even injured property and people over it.…
It’s unacceptable if not downright disrespectful, even embarrassing.
Americans are suffering due to the Biden administration’s disastrous economic policies. While Congressional Democrats continue to dodge responsibility for their reckless spending, nationwide inflation has reached 8.6%, a 40-year high.
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An especially common mistake many gardeners make is realizing that a large shrub or tree was planted in exactly the wrong spot in your landscape. Maybe it was planted too close to the house and is growing under the eave. Or it might be blocking a view. A new addition to a home is another com…
At Tuesday’s official proclamation of Gloria Jean Watkins Day in Hopkinsville, Gwenda Motley, the sister of the late author declared that, “It’s all about love.”
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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Valor Hall was teeming with suspects Saturday evening for the Best Laid Plans, old Hollywood Murder Mystery interactive show.
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"The wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
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Last week I gave you my yearly rant about the commercialization of the holiday we call Christmas. This week I am asking you to think about Christmas - not the decorations or the gifts, but why the first Christmas happened,…
Adsmore Museum has switched to its fifth theme of the season, Victorian Wake (1905).
Hebrews, chapter eleven, is commonly known as "the faith chapter." The chapter gives a summary of the acts of faith exhibited by some of the Bible's great characters - Noah, Abraham, Moses, and others. Toward the end of the chapter,…
When rotten things happen in life; God does have a plan.
Jo Ann Dalton of Fredonia has saved quite a few recipes over the years.
"When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, "It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat." - Exodus 16:15
"From the sole of the foot even to the head, There is no soundness in it, But wounds and bruises and putrefying sores; They have not been closed or bound up, Or soothed with ointment."
The following programs and events are currently running at the Oak Grove Community Center, 1705 Thompsonville Lane:
Lawrence Weill, Lyon County novelist, wrote his first short story in seventh grade.
As I grow older, I realize I have more questions than answers. One question has developed in my mind over the last few years. How have the smartphone manufacturers convinced so many people they cannot survive without a phone?
I'm not a very complicated person. I like simple things; things nice and easy. Occasionally I will do a crossword puzzle, but beside that, I enjoy the simple life.
According to Easterproject.com, 322 Christians are killed for their faith each month. That number will probably rise since nearly that many have been killed each month in Nigeria alone since the beginning of the year.
The marriage of Christ is not taught much in churches anymore, but the church is the Bride of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 21:2,17). Christ is referred to as a groom in several passages (Matthew 9:15; 25:1,6; John 3:29; Revelation…
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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:
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Obituaries from our sister publications
Sally Brown Cotton, 53, of Caldwell County, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home.
William Rodney White, 75, passed from this life into the waiting arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side.
Wayne Eugene Jones, 87, of Providence, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at his residence.
Carl A. Miner, 59, of Kuttawa, died on March 10, 2023, in Princeton.
Sally Brown Cotton, 53, of Caldwell County, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home.
Homer E. (Buster) Main 67, of Clay, KY passed away Friday February 24th, 2023 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. He was a carpenter for many years and served on the Dixon Fire Department for 45 years,…
William “Danny” McGraw, 70 of Madisonville, passed away on Saturday March 4th, 2023 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. He had worked at GE in Madisonville, KY from 1985-2012, he retired after 27 years of service. He was a 1970…
Cecil Ray Hawkins, 68, of Princeton, died on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at his home.
Sidney Wood Satterfield Dorroh, 89, of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Princeton Health and Rehab.
Melissa Marie Gibbs Tucker, 53, of Paducah, formerly of Fredonia, died on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Gerald Papineau, 85 of Clay, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home.
Leslie B. Johnson, 76 of Slaughters, passed away at home on Monday February 13th, 2023. He attended Onton United Methodist Church in Onton, KY. He was a US Marine Veteran, he served in the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Division 3rd Marines.…
John Lewis Chandler, 93 formerly of Poole, KY passed away Saturday February 11, 2023 at the Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was a member of Shady Grove General Baptist Church in Poole, KY and Bailey-Onton Masonic Lodge in Sebree,…
Linda Conn Oldham, 86 of Providence, KY passed away on Thursday February 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY surrounded by her family.
Retha Ann Poe, 73, of Providence, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
Barbara “Faye” Mitchell, 83, of Providence passed away on Saturday January 28, 2023, in Louisville, KY.
Lila Sisk, age 81, of Dawson Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her residence.
Leon Lynn Borntrager of 500 Carnel Brooks Road Slaughters, KY, born Jan. 9, 1973 at LaGrange, IN to John W. and Lea Ann (Miller) Borntrager, entered into rest Jan. 10, 2023 age 50 yrs 1 day.
Aaron David Oldham, 42 passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson.
Sheila Gayle Lovan, 69 of Providence, KY passed away Thursday January 12, 2023 at her home. Sheila was born on October 28, 1953 in Clay KY to the late Bundy and Millie Sigler. Along with her parents she is preceded…
Joseph “Joe” Stone, 65 of Clay passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence.
Shelia Villines, 57, of Providence, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her residence.
Peggy Iris Penrod, 81 of Clay, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville on Thursday December 29th, 2022.
Nell Rice Wynn Sutherland, 101 of Bardstown, passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 at Windsor Gardens Personal Care Home. Rice was born in Providence, Kentucky on June 3, 1921 to Helen Brown Wynn and Harold Aubrey Wynn, she grew up…
Brenda G. Wilson, 72 of Dawson Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Dawson Springs Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs.
Anna Sue Gibson Duckworth 92, of Tilden, KY passed away at home under the care of her family and St. Anthony’s Hospice.
Destinee Paige Stone, 29 of Sturgis passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Morris Carvel “Rome” Weldon, age 86, of Boonville, IN, went home to Jesus at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville, IN.
Stewart Ronald Herald, 56 of Morganfield, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. Stewart was an outdoorsman, he loved to fish, hunt, look for arrowheads and hike when he was in Colorado.
Nancy Elizabeth Reynolds 68, of Providence KY, passed away Wednesday September 28, 2022 at her residence.
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