KY Senate Passes Expungement Bill, Heads To House

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The state Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would expand the number of Kentuckians eligible to have low-level felonies expunged from their criminal record. The measure passed in the Kentucky Senate by a 35-2 vote. A release says

Representative Thomas Says Military Pension Exemption Important

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Eighth District State Representative Walker Thomas says a bill he is supporting will hopefully encourage more top military retirees to locate in Kentucky. Representative Thomas says House Bill 66 would exempt military retirees from Kentucky income tax.

Red Cross Hosting Blood Drive In Trigg County Tuesday

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The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in Trigg County next week. Trigg County American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator Angie Mills tells the News Edge the drive will take place Tuesday from 11:00

KY House Of Representatives Passes School Safety Bill

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School safety improvements in Senate Bill 1 moved a step closer to becoming law Wednesday after being amended and passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives by a 96-3 vote. According to a release, the top legislative

Hopkinsville Man Charged With Possession Of Meth

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A Hopkinsville man was reportedly found to have drugs after a suspicious person call on West 7th Street Thursday morning. According to a Hopkinsville Police report, 38-year-old Michael Hunter was found in the area after police were

Paducah Man Charged In Christian County Robbery

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A Paducah man was arrested on a warrant for first-degree robbery Wednesday morning on Kenwood Drive. Hopkinsville Police report 21-year-old Michael Sims put a 9mm handgun loaded with 7 rounds to someone’s forehead in a robbery on

Renovations Planned At Christian County Health Department

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Members of the Christian County Board of Health were updated on several building renovation projects at the health department at Monday night’s meeting. Director Kayla Bebout advised board members they were not approved for a $500,000 Community

Audio – David Fourqurean Visits On Morning Ag Report

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McLean County Agriculture Extension Agent David Fourqurean discusses the recent wet weather and previews the Integrated Pest Management workshop planned for Wednesday, March 6, at the Christian County Extension Office.