In Advance Of Weather, Beshear Declares State Of Emergency
Friday afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of severe weather expected in western Kentucky Friday evening — and matriculating through the rest of the state going into early Saturday morning.
Army Releases Names Of Soldiers Lost In Crash Of Helicopters
Following the official notification of their families, Fort Campbell officials have released the names of all nine 101st Airborne Division soldiers who tragically died in Wednesday night’s two-helicopter crash in western Trigg County.
Caldwell Elementary School Receives Clean Water Test Results Friday
The Kentucky Division of Water announced Friday that the water at Caldwell County Elementary School is clear for consumption and use, according to a release from Caldwell County Public Schools.
George Coon Public Library Offering New Seed Library
Officials with George Coon Public Library are excited about the popularity of the new seed library available for the community this year.
North Carolina Native Identified As One Of Nine Killed In Trigg Helicopter Crash
One of the nine soldiers killed in a Wednesday night two-helicopter crash has been identified as 25-year-old man Caleb Gore.
Beshear Signs Medical Marijuana, Sports Betting Into Kentucky Law
Early Friday morning in the State Capitol, Governor Andy Beshear signed into law Senate Bill 47 and House Bill 551 — which respectively allows Kentuckians access to medical marijuana and legalized sports betting.
Man Charged With Fleeing And Meth Possession In Crittenden County
A man was arrested on multiple warrants and meth possession after an attempted traffic stop on US 641 in Crittenden County on Wednesday.
Tornadoes Remain A Threat For Friday’s Weather System
The National Weather Service continues to be concerned about the possibility of severe weather late Friday afternoon into the evening.