KWW Annual Meeting & Auction
Kentucky Western Waterland held their annual meeting and auction Monday night at Ken Lake State Resort Park. Several awards were presented, information about the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers coming to this area, and a slide show of the upcoming World Equestrian Games to be held in Kentucky September 25 through October 10, were on the agenda.
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Bowling For Kids' Sake 2010
Bowling For Kids' Sake was held in Princeton on Saturday - thanks to everyone for helping make this event a huge success!
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Home Show 2010
There was a great crowd for the 2010 Home Show that was held at the James E. Bruce Convention Center over the weekend. There were seminars on planning for retirement, gardening and landscaping tips, and great door prizes were given away on Sunday. (Full Gallery)
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101ST SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE PREPARES FOR DEPLOYMENT
Mar. 4: The 101st Sustainment Brigade at Fort Campbell has deployed 4 times since 9/11/2001 and almost always has a company deployed in support of the nation's War on Terrorism. Take an in depth look into how they train to clear houses, like infantry men, and how they perform their normal duties make sure supplies get where they need to be.
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101st COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE CASES COLORS
Mar. 2: Commanders of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade cased the brigade and battalion colors in preparation for deployment to southern Afghanistan in the coming weeks. Click to see pictures of the ceremony.
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CENSUS RALLY AT BRADFORD SQUARE MALL
Mar. 2: Community leaders gathered to explain why filling the 2010 Census out is so important to the local area. Click to see pictures from the event.
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New Jobs in Princeton
Governor Steve Beshear welcomed news of a $62.1 million dollar expansion of Bremner Food Group in Princeton that will add 111 new jobs at the facility located on Highway 62 West. Click here to read the full story, and click photo to see full gallery of photos.
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Bridal Expo 2010
Beautiful dresses, accessories, cakes, limos, and everything you could possibly need for the perfect wedding were on display at the 2010 Bridal Expo on Saturday at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
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2010 Heart Walk
A huge thank you to everyone that made the 2010 Heart Walk a HUGE success - the goal this year was $50,000 and over $55,000 was raised! (Full Gallery)
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HOPKINSVILLE-CHRISTIAN COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS AWARD CEREMONY
Feb. 26: Chamber members gathered this morning for the Small Business Award Breakfast, which honors those small businesses in the community that strive to make a difference for everyone they serve. Click to see pictures of the award winners.
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Tractors Fill The Parking Lot at TCHS
The parking lot was a sea of green, red, blue, and yellow at Trigg County High School this morning, as students were allowed to drive their tractors to school celebrating the end of National FFA Week. Thanks to Kim Roeder for providing these photos. (Full Gallery)
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HERNDON BUSINESS DESTROYED BY FIRE THIS MORNING
Feb. 25: Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que was destroyed by a grease fire this morning around 8 o'clock. Four local fire departments responded and were on the scene for over two hours. Click to see pictures from Herndon.
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Country Radio Seminar
WKDZ's Bill Booth is in Nashville this week mingling with the stars while attending the 2010 Country Radio Seminar. Click here to see photos of Bill hard at work?
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Feb. 24: Kevin Dunlap found guilty in Oct. 2008 deaths of three Trigg Children
Photographs from the closing arguments and verdict in the sentencing case of Roaring Spring Triple Murderer Kevin Dunlap. Click to see pictures from the courtroom.
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Feb. 23: Day 4 of Testimony in Sentencing Trial of Kevin Dunlap
Photographs from the courtroom during day 4 of testimony. It is the second day defense witnesses have testified on the behalf of Kevin Dunlap. Click to see photos from the courtroom. Click here for a complete recap of WKDZ's stories on the Roar ing Spring triple murders including the most recent.
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Sweetheart Pageant
Trigg County Project Graduation Miss Sweetheart Pageant. (Full Gallery)
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Toyota of Hopkinsville - LAD Feb 19
Bill's Live Afternoon Drive show was at Toyota of Hopkinsville Friday where they were wheeling and dealing on all models of cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans! (Full Gallery)
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H & R Pancake Breakfast
A large crowd of approximately 1,200 people were on hand Saturday for the H & R Agri-Power Pancake Breakfast. Click here to see full gallery.
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2010 Polar Plunge
The 2010 Polar Plunge to benefit special Olympics Kentucky was held Saturday, February 20, at Kentucky Dam Village. It was the first time a Polar Plunge has been held in this area, and it was a huge success with over 145 people taking the plunge into Kentucky Lake. Duncan Wiggins represented Trigg County with donations totaling over $1100 - more than $27,000 was raised!
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Feb. 22: Day 3 of Testimony in Sentencing Trial of Kevin Dunlap
Pictures from the courtroom and day 3 of testimony in the sentencing trial of Roaring Spring triple murderer Kevin Dunlap. Click here to see the photographs.
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Feb. 18th: Sentencing Trial of Kevin Dunlap
Photos from the first day of testimony in the sentencing trial of Roaring Spring triple murderer, Kevin Dunlap. Graphic photos shown to the jury have been excluded from the gallery.
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New Office for American Red Cross
The Cadiz/Trigg County Chamber of Commerce cuts the ribbon on the Trigg County Chapter of the American Red Cross new office, located in downtown Cadiz. (Full Gallery)
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DAY 5 OF JURY SELECTIONS IN KEVIN DUNLAP SENTENCING TRIAL ENDS EARLY
Feb. 16: Photos from the morning session of the final day of individual juror questioning in the sentencing trial of admitted child murder Kevin Dunlap.
*No photos of jurors were taken*
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Student Art Exhibit
Click here to see some of the wonderful talent showcased at the Annual Trigg County Middle & High School Student Art Exhibit.
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DAY 4 OF JURY SELECTION IN THE SENTENCING TRIAL OF KEVIN DUNLAP
Feb. 15th: Photographs of day 4 of jury selection in the Roaring Spring triple murder sentencing trial of Kevin Dunlap. Click to see pictures from the courtroom.
*No photos of potential jurors were taken*
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Day 3 of Jury Selections in the sentencing trial of admitted murder Kevin Dunlap
The 3rd day of jury selections in the Roaring Spring triple murder sentencing trial of Kevin Dunlap concluded Friday with half of the 28 potential jurors being excused for cause. Click here to see picture of today's events at the Livingston County Justice Center.
*NO PICTURES OF INDIVIDUAL JURORS WERE TAKEN*
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2010 National Farm Machinery Show
Alan Watts attends the National Farm Machinery Show this week in Louisville. Listen during the 5am Ag Hour, the Country Club, Noon News Edge and 5PM News Edge for LIVE reports!
Sponsored by: Roeder Implement Company
Farm Credit Services
Christian County Farm Bureau Federation
H & R Agri Power
Beck's Superior Hybrid
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Regional Education Summit
The Regional Education Summit was a huge success with some 400 in attendance at Hopkinsville Community College. (Full Gallery)
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Weekend Snow Pictures
Thanks to our listeners for sending in their snow pictures from this past weekend. It was a beautiful snow, and it looks like a lot of people got out and enjoyed it. It's not to late to send in your photos - email sbailey@wkdzradio.com.
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Bill's Live Afternoon Drive
Bill took his show to Toyota of Hopkinsville on Friday, and gave away a pair of tickets to see Roy Clark at the Carson Center on February 12. The lucky winner was Teresa Calhoun Smith! (Full Gallery)
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Bill's Pedicure At Awaken Salon Day Spa
Bill took his Live Afternoon Drive show to Awaken Salon and Day Spa, and the girls treated him to a pedicure. Caution: photos not for those with weak stomachs - graphic photos of Bill's feet included! (Full Gallery)
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Woodall's Ruling in Dunlap Case
Alan's photos from today's Dunlap hearing. (Full Gallery)
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HOPKINSVILLE CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DAY 2010
Adults and children alike marched from the Walnut Street Center to Mount Olive Baptist Church Monday to commemorate Martin Luther King Junior and celebrate his legacy. Click to see pictures from the march and service.
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Mack Cunningham Road House Fire
Trigg county emergency personnel responded to an evening house fire on Mack Cunningham Road around 5:30. The house reportedly belongs to Brandon and Kelly Fowler.
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EAGLE CRUISE
WKDZ's Alan Watts was aboard the CQ Princess as it set sail Monday from Lake Barkley State Resort Park in search of eagles. Mary Schmidt lead the tour and spotted 35 eagles with the help of many media guests. The colder weather over the weekend brought out 55 eagles on the boat tour Saturday and 50 on Sunday. Check with area State Parks and LBL's schedule of events on our web site for more eagle tours. (Full Gallery)
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Help Save Lives
January is National Blood Donor Month and Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is asking you to help save lives. Why is it so important to donate? Blood can not be manufactured, and every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Thanks to all the donors today - click to see photos from Drew's live broadcast.
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Cadiz/Trigg County Chamber of Commerce
The Cadiz/TC Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday March 10 at the Renaissance Center. Kim Wiggins, 9-11 Coordinator for Trigg County spoke about the importance of Census 2010, and Randy Wade spoke on Earthquake Preparedness. (Full Gallery)
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