PHOTOS – 2026 Boys’ All-2nd Region Tournament Team

The 2026 Boys’ All-2nd Region Tournament Team was announced following the regional championship game Tuesday night in Madisonville. Named to the team from champion Lyon County were Nolan Coffman, Bray Kirk, Isaac Defew and Cooper Collins. Chosen
Trigg County Cattlemens Meeting Provided Market Updates And Outlooks

Monday night, cattlemen from across Trigg County met to hear important market updates in during the Trigg County Cattlemen’s meeting at the Lexie Bush Convention Center. Dr. Kenny Burdine with UK Martin-Gaton College of Ag spoke at
Man Injured In Single-Vehicle Wreck

A man was injured when his vehicle collided with a building on East 4th Street in Hopkinsville on Wednesday afternoon.
South Western Kentucky EDC Celebrating 2025 Annual Report

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council has released its 2025 annual report highlighting economic growth and development across the region, and according to the organization’s latest Boyette Report, the three-county Southwest Kentucky region has seen more
PHOTOS – Lyon County Celebrates Region Title

The Lyon County Lyons cut down the nets after winning the 2nd Region championship Tuesday night in Madisonville. The Lyons outlasted Henderson County 64-61 in two overtimes in the title tilt. Lyon County will play in the
JD Phipps, 89, of Hopkinsville
JD Phipps, age 89, of Hopkinsville, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at his daughter’s home, of natural causes. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at
Truancy And Homeschooling Serving As Real Concerns For Trigg Schools

From 2022 through 2025, Trigg County Public Schools lost 151 students to homeschooling opportunities, and only 22 — or 14.57% — have since returned to the classroom. This year, another 40 have also joined those homeschooling ranks.
David Grace, Jr., 56, of Hopkinsville
David A. Grace, Jr., age 56, of Hopkinsville, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center from natural causes. The family has chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life Visitation to be held
Phillip Payne, 89, of Hopkinsville
Phillip Eugene Payne, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in Hopkinsville. Born in Crofton, Kentucky, on March 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Wylie and Charlie Robinson Payne. Phillip
Ruby Danes, 71, of Hopkinsville
Ruby K. Danes, age 71, of Hopkinsville, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center due to natural causes. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton
