FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings on Memorial Day. According to a release, the order will be active from sunrise until noon in observance of the holiday. “America is the home of the free because of the brave, and we have so much to give thanks for this Memorial…
Source: LEX 18. SHELBY COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – A Shelby County jury found Shannon Gilday guilty but mentally ill on all six charges on Thursday in the murder of Jordan Morgan. That’s according to a report by LEX 18. LEX 18 reports the verdict was read earlier this afternoon. Prosecutors say Gilday broke into the Morgan family mansion during…
Source: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. plans to build a new facility in Hopkinsville. Officials say the facility is expected to bring over 200 new jobs once it is operational. According to the governor’s office, the project is pending approval of proposed state incentives by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority….
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – An Illinois man is facing charges in an alleged boat theft in McCracken County. According to a social media post by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified by a local business on May 19 regarding a boat purchase made with a bad check. Authorities say they learned the male subject had presented a check…
Source: BRASS, Inc. FRANKLIN, Ky. – On Thursday, Marshalls celebrated the grand opening of its new Franklin Shoppes location while contributing to a local nonprofit. According to a social media post by Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc., Marshalls marked the occasion with a $10,000 donation to BRASS, Inc. The nonprofit supports domestic violence survivors across multiple counties, including Allen,…
SOMERSET, Ky. – A Pulaski County man is facing child abuse charges. According to a social media post, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was contacted following an alleged assault of a juvenile victim. Sheriff Bobby Jones says information collected during the preliminary investigation indicated that the juvenile victim had been strangled during an assault incident. 32-year-old Tim Wood, of Somerset,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students are receiving statewide honors. According to a release, 12 students placed in the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Kentucky State Championship Spring Qualifier. The competition features students who showcase excellence in Microsoft Office applications. SKYCTC students ranked in the top 10 are: 1s Place – Halle Barnum (Warren County)…
GLASGOW, Ky. – On Tuesday, the T.J. Community Mission Foundation (TJCMF) was presented with the first annual distribution from the Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry Charitable Trust at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. According to the foundation, Berry was a patient at the home. Before her passing, she named TJCMF as a beneficiary of her charitable trust. TJCMF officials say the…
Source: Glasgow News 1. GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – According to Glasgow News 1, there is a crash reported on L. Rogers Wells Boulevard at the intersection near a Sonic. Drivers should use caution in the area. Glasgow News 1 states the southbound lane is blocked. Major Terry Flatt, public information officer with the Glasgow Police Department, says no…
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. – Two people are facing charges in connection with a 1994 Kentucky cold case. According to a social media post by the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office, on May 19, a WCSO detective obtained indictments for Anthony Manning and Barbara Manning in connection with the disappearance of Anna Manning. Authorities say Anna Manning was reported missing on February…
