Author: Atlee McHeffey

Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church hosting free clothing giveaway

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church has organized a free clothing drive and giveaway for the local community. Clothing donations will be accepted until Aug. 9. The giveaway will begin from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 10. Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church is located at 3940 Old Gallatin Road in Scottsville. Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church The event will…

Coming Soon: The Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The 67th annual Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival will begin this fall. This is Logan County’s largest community event, with an estimated 30,000 people contributing and attending. The Little Mr. and Miss Pageant kicks off the tobacco and heritage festival on Sept. 28, and the final event will be the parade on Oct. 12. Registration…

Gov. Beshear announces high-speed internet expansion grant application

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear announced an opportunity for high-speed expansion grant on Friday. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has opened a Broadband Grants Management portal for registration. Internet service providers, local governments and nonprofits are eligible to apply for funds from $1.1 billion in allocations from the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. “Every Kentuckian deserves access…

Accident causes road closure in Todd County

TODD COUNTY – A Thursday morning accident has caused a road closure in Todd County. According to Todd County Emergency Management, a portion of U.S. 79/Russellville Road will be closed. The portion is between Dr. Boyles Road and Kentucky 102/Allensville Road. Officials expect the road closure to continue through the morning. KYTC District 3 asks motorists to seek an alternate…

Vehicle crashes into tree line, suspected drunk driver trapped

Photo credit: Ken Howlett, K105 FM News DirectorLEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A suspected drunk driver crashed into a tree line Tuesday in Grayson County. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner K105 FM, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that occurred on Salt River Road (Highway 920). First responders arrived at the scene of a single-vehicle…

Hart Co. jailer, family raising funds with ‘Cans for Canines’

Source: Hart County Animal Shelter. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County jailer Israel Bergenson and his family are conducting a “Cans for Canines” fundraiser for the Hart County Animal Shelter. To recycle empty cans for a cause, you can simply bring them to a trailer at Ace Hardware in Munfordville, according to HCAS. When the cans are exchanged for money,…

Back-to-School Block Party to be hosted for Morgantown locals

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Gasper River Association of Baptists is hosting its second annual Back-to-School Block Party for the local community. On Aug. 3, students and families are welcomed to the square from 5 to 7 p.m. The Block Party will be located at North Main Street in Morgantown. The event offers free school supplies, music, face painting and more…