Tyler Smithhart Chosen 2nd Region Coaches Assocation Coach of the Year

Henderson County head coach Tyler Smithhart has been chosen the 2nd Region Coaches Association 2024-25 Coach of the Year. The honor was announced Tuesday night in Madisonville following the championship game of the 2nd Region basketball tournament.
Rex Blue Named 2nd Region Coaches Association Player of the Year

Dawson Springs senior Rex Blue has made it a clean sweep of the coaches’ 2nd Region Player of the Year awards. In February, Blue received the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches Region 2 Player of the Year
VIDEO – Xavion Johnson Says Defense Carried Colonels to the Region Title

Xavion Johnson stood out for Henderson County during this year’s region basketball tournament, scoring 35 points, dishing out 15 assists, and grabbing 12 rebounds in three games. However, he says it was the Colonels’ defense that was
VIDEO – Dwaine Moss Looking Forward to Rupp Experience

Dwaine Moss was a model of consistency for Henderson County in its region title run that concluded on Tuesday with a win over Madisonville. Moss, who scored 23 points in three games, is looking forward to the
Dream Realized: Smithhart’s Long Road to Regional Glory

Tyler Smithhart said he had to pinch himself when we woke up Wednesday morning. Not as a belated St. Patrick’s Day punishment over a lack of green, but to confirm he wasn’t dreaming. Just a few hours
Bobby Torian, 62, of Hopkinsville
Bobby Allen Torian, 62, Hopkinsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Hopkinsville. Bobby, the son of Sammie Torian and the late Alice Bush Torian was born on May 12, 1962, in Christian County. Bobby was
Cotton Visits Trigg County To Talk Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Dr. Sam Cotton paid a special visit to the area this past Tuesday — sharing with the Cadiz Rotary Club and the frequent fliers of the Trigg County Senior Citizens Center some top general practices on the
James Ballard Sr., 81, of Hopkinsville
James David Ballard Sr., 81, of Hopkinsville, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 8:23 p.m. at his residence. Funeral services will be private and held at a later date. Hughart, Beard, & Giles Funeral Home
Bruce Radford, 55, of Cadiz
Funeral services for 55 year old Bruce C. Radford of Cadiz will be Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at King’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, March
Beshear Announces Nearly $1.5 Million For Public Riverports

Governor Andy Beshear has announced nearly $1.5 million for a third round of funding to be spread across six projects at five of Kentucky’s riverports, including in Eddyville.
