FRANKLIN, Ky. – The pick is in. On Tuesday, Allen and Simpson counties voted in favor of a new Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 49th Judicial District. Challenger Mike Lindsey has defeated incumbent Corey Morgan. Lindsey received 1,392 of the total votes (61.7%). Morgan received 865 of the total votes (38.3%). Voting Totals By County Allen County Mike Lindsey – 950…
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Wet or dry? On Tuesday, Edmonson County voted against the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Lincoln precinct. The answer YES received 135 votes (32%) and NO received 287 votes (68%). The Edmonson Voice reports that Edmonson County attorney Adam Turner announced during the Monday, May 13 Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting that the Kentucky Department of…
Source: POOL via CNN Newsource. NEW YORK (CNN) – On Tuesday, the defense rested its case in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial in New York. The defense only called two witnesses, and the former president did not end up testifying. The defense’s case lasted just over two hours compared to weeks for the prosecution. Prosecutors rested their…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture and agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell are joining forces with the Kentucky Hospital Association to develop a “Food is Medicine” campaign about the power of food and its connection to healthier living. Through increasing access to local, healthy food options, Shell and Kentucky’s hospitals are working together to make plans for a positive…
RUSTON, La. – No. 3-seeded WKU Baseball and No. 6-seeded FIU will open tournament play of the Conference USA Baseball Championships beginning at 9 a.m. CT on May 22 at Pat Patterson Park. LAST TIME OUT • The Hilltoppers took two of three against New Mexico State in the final weekend of regular season play. • The Tops and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Athletics) – WKU unveiled the design for its brand-new, state-of-the-art FieldTurf Vertex CORE surface for Feix Field at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday. The newest addition to the field design is Big Red, WKU’s lovable mascot, on each 25-yard line opposite the Conference USA logo. “We are excited about the installation of the new, state-of-the-art FieldTurf surface…
OWENSBORO, Ky. – An Owensboro, Kentucky man is celebrating a $50,000 Powerball win. According to a release by the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, was one number from winning the $203 million jackpot in the May 4 drawing. The man reportedly told lottery officials he is not an avid lottery player, but something caused him to…
DALLAS – Two WKU Baseball players earned Conference USA postseason honors, as announced by league officials Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore pitcher Dawson Hall was named to the All-CUSA second team while freshman pitcher Drew Whalen was selected to the all-freshman team. Hall was named to the All-CUSA second team for the second consecutive year despite appearing in only 10 games with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Crews are repaving a section of Highland Way in Bowling Green throughout Monday, city officials say. The City of Bowling Green states some parts of the road will be down to one lane. Motorists should be aware of flaggers and be prepared to stop. The work should be complete by Tuesday, May 22, according to the…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Green River Catfish Festival is this summer, and they need your help for a day that offers inclusivity. The 42nd Annual Green River Catfish Festival returns to Morgantown, Kentucky on Saturday, June 22. The kick-off will include a road race and beauty pageants. The festival continues with a fishing tournament from June 28-30 and a carnival…
