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Christian County Health Department Reports Regional Syphilis On The Rise

During Monday night’s Christian County Health Department meeting, Director of Nursing Jennifer Cail was clear that — with the start of school — the clinic has been extremely busy, and with the typical services. Physicals. Vaccines. Colds.

10-28
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16th Annual ‘Pink Out!’ Celebration Brings Kindness To Cadiz

For nearly two decades, and every October, the WKDZ/WHVO Radio Metroplex in Cadiz has served as a hub for holistic health and healing those whose malaise turns into malignancy. Friday afternoon, the 16th Annual “Pink Out!” event

10-25
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Following Guilty Plea, Johnson Sentenced To Five Years In Prison

Charged with second-degree manslaughter after causing the December 2023 traffic death of 34-year-old Adrian Martez Tucker, of Hopkinsville, Jaden Johnson pleaded guilty before Judge John Atkins Friday afternoon in Christian County Circuit Court. Working through a plea

10-24
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16th Annual ‘Pink Out’ Will Serve As Major Rallying Point

“Think Pink!” Week comes to a conclusion Friday afternoon at the WKDZ/WHVO studios in Cadiz, with a major 16th Annual “Pink Out!” dedication, celebration and remembrance planned for 3-5 PM. Edge Media Group President & General Manager

10-23
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Bogle Joins Cadiz Police Department

A native of Rantoul, Illinois, Joshua Bogle retired from the U.S. Army in 2022 after enlisting at 17 years old — ever since seeking camaraderie and kinship. Last Thursday, October 16, Bogle was part of Graduating Class

10-23
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Record Turnout For Trigg County Relay Survivor Dinner

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Jamie Slagel spoke about the dangers of skin cancer during the 27th annual Trigg County Relay Survivors Dinner Tuesday night. Trigg County Relay for Life Chair Tammy Phillips thanked a record crowd of survivors

10-22
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Trigg Fiscal Court Talks Casey Creek

In May 2024, Trigg County experienced a tornadic event that caused significant damage along Kentucky 525 and, most notably, parts of Casey Creek. During Monday night’s fiscal court meeting, less than a week after reviewing the needed

10-21
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Beshear Addresses Budget Reallocation For Senior Home Delivery Meals

Hunger, nutrition and wellness — especially with senior citizens — should be non-partisan issues. That’s according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who — during a Monday afternoon update with media — peeled back the curtain on the

10-20
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Trigg Hospital Dermatologist To Speak At Relay Cancer Survivor Dinner

The dermatologist for Trigg County Hospital will serve as the featured speaker for the 27th annual Relay for Life survivor dinner. Organizer Tammy Phillips says the dinner will be held Tuesday, October 21st, beginning at 5:30 at

10-20
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Students Revel In Trigg County Schools Career Day

The Trigg County Public Schools Co-Curricular building was used for more than physical education Thursday morning and afternoon, when more than 800 middle and high school students visited with local and regional and businesses and colleges —

10-17
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UK Research Center Celebrates 100 Years In Princeton

The University of Kentucky leadership and board of trustees were joined by farmers, state and local officials, and community members to celebrate a century of service at the Research and Education Center in Princeton. College of Agriculture,

10-17
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Ham Festival A Success Now Plans Ramping Up For 50th

Visitors from all over Kentucky and surrounding states were in Trigg County for the 49th annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival, with big plans in the works for next year’s celebration. Trigg County Tourism Director Beth Sumner

10-14
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Breathitt Dinner Honors Bernard Standard’s Career

Bernard Stardard joins a long list of giving and influential people who have been named Ned Breathitt Award winners. Saturday night, Breahitt’s daughter, Linda Breathitt came to the Pennyrile Democratic Women’s Club annual Edward T. Breathitt Dinner

10-13
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Kerry Fowler Wins Trigg Country Ham Show

Trigg County country ham producer Kerry Fowler took home the silver tray after winning the country ham show at the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Saturday morning. Trigg County Extension Agent for Agriculture David Fourqurean says there

10-12
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Trigg County Ham Festival Ready For Second Day

The Country Ham Show, the ham biscuit eating contest, country ham cooking demonstrations, and a concert by country music star Bryan White headline day two activities at the Trigg County Country Ham Festival. A large crowd descended

10-11
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Kentucky’s Legislative Oversight Committee Tackles Senior Home-Delivered Meals

Following an hour of questioning from state senators and representatives, and testimony from Department for Aging and Independent Living officials, one ask was made at the end of Thursday’s Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee in Frankfort. Pull

10-10
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As Broadbent Matriarch, Katie Accepts 2025 ‘Spirit Of Ham Festival’ Honor

In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, the Trigg County Country Ham Festival was a fine celebration of comfort, community and culinary arts. But it was in need of some pizzazz. Smith Broadbent III and the Trigg

10-09
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Trump’s $12 Billion Clean Energy Threat Sidesteps Hopkinsville Plant

President Donald Trump may cancel an additional $12 billion in Department of Energy funding for clean energy projects, adding to the cuts announced last week. The Department of Energy funding in question for Ascend Elements’ project in

10-09
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Lingenfelter Reveals Lengthy To-Do List For City Of Cadiz

Following a September that saw considerable business conducted for the community, the Cadiz City Council opened October with a lengthy report from City Administrative Officer Jack Lingenfelter Tuesday night — setting a path and offering definition for

10-08
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Transparency Takes Center Stage At Trigg Fiscal Court

For the last several months, Trigg County Fiscal Court officials have been contemplating the idea of recording audio and video of their twice-a-month meetings — before making them available to the public. Monday night, magistrates approved the

10-07
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