Volunteer Work Day
What a difference 200 volunteers can make in one day! Volunteers showed up at Lake Barkley State Resort Park at 8 AM to begin painting, removing rotten wood, weed eating, planting, cleaning and working on anything else that needed attention. By noon, LBSRP had started to shine, and the volunteers were only half finished. By the end of the day, it was amazing! Thanks to everyone that came out and made a difference in our community.
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Moonshiners
We got our "shine on" at Herb Hays Furniture on Saturday. Bill Booth, Cindy Allen Lax and lots of people came out to see the Moonshiners and to take advantage of great deals at Herb Hays Furniture.
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Pass It On Grand Finale
Pass it On ended with the presentation of a gazebo designed by Lori Ricks' engineering students and built by Jodi P'Pool's Trigg County FFA students. Over 200 people participated in Pass It On Saturday, and the work that was done is phenomenal. The lodge is also now sporting 50 new rocking chairs donated by area residents and businesses. Enjoy our park.
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TC Hospital Health & Wellness Center
Alan and Allen were on hand Friday for the official Grand Opening of the new Trigg County Hospital Health and Wellness Center.
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Hamburger Hill Observance
Forty-four years ago men of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment were fighting one of the most intense battles of the Vietnam War. Wednesday, Golden Rakkasans and current soldiers took time to remember the 11 day fire storm. The News Edge was there and took these pictures.
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Get Your Grill On
What a beautiful day to grill out!! We had alot of fun and good food at our KY Beef Council "Get Your Grill On" Tour at Hancock's Neighborhood Market.
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Garland Nissan Salutes Moms
Garland Nissan was ALL about saluting moms on Friday, May 10th. Carrie McGinnis was on hand to talk with some of the friendly staff. Plus she made a little friend too!"
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Glass Door Solutions Opening In Elkton
Governor Steve Beshear was in Elkton Monday for the formal announcement about the opening of Glass Door Solutions. GDS will bring 110 new jobs and invest more than 3.5-million dollars. The News Edge was on hand and took these pictures.
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Trigg County Relay For Life Survivor Medallions
One of the highlights of the Trigg County Relay for Life is the presentation of the Survivor Medallions. We took a few pictures as the medallions were being handed out.
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Wise Women Shop At Hancock's
Yesterday's first ever "Wise Women Shop at Hancock's" event was a success!! The first person in line to get a t-shirt was Shirley Ezell. She also happened to be the name drawn out for the $100 gift card and Ms Shirley donated that card to the Trigg County Helping Hands!! What a great day!
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Chick-fil-A Ribbon Cutting
In adition to those who had been camping out all night, a big crowd turned out Thursday morning for the official ribbon cutting at Chick-fil-A, in Hopkinsville. The News Edge was on hand and took these pictures from the big morning.
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E-85 Holiday World Giveaway
It was a GREAT partnership with the Max Fuel Xpress, Commonwealth Agri Energy E-85 and WKDZ/WHVO Radio Holiday World Promotion! Thanks to each for the awesome Holiday World ticket giveaway (8 total), $100 gas card and $100 for accommodations. We had a great time during Bill's Live Afternoon Drive.
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Fort Campbell: Welcome Home Ceremony For Rakkasans
Early Wednesday, May 8, morning, family and friends welcomed home 160 3rd Brigade Combat Team soldiers. The plane landed just after midnight, but the excitement from those waiting didn't show the late hour.
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Camping At Chik-fil-A
It was great weather for the more than 100 people that turned out for the chance to camp out and win "free" Chik-fil-A for a year. The News Edge stopped by and took these pictures.
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Friends & Family Day at Roeder Implement
What a great time everyone had at Roeder Implement's Friends & Family Day on Saturday! Great crowd too - check out our photos.
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Pennyrile Kentucky Colonels Derby Breakfast
Marvin Buchanon was named a Kentucky Colonel during the Pennyrile Kentucky Colonels Derby Day Breakfast Saturday at the Pioneers Memorial Complex. See Susan Watts' photos from the 30th annual breakfast.
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Fort Campbell: Welcome Home Ceremony For Wings of Destiny
265 soldiers with 101st Combat Aviation Brigade are settling into life at home after returning Saturday, May 4, from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.
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Senior Derby Games
Alan and Allen, along with everyone in attendance, had a fun-filled time at The TC Senior Derby Day. From potty chair corn hole, to the washer toss and derby hat decorating, it was a great day!
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Partners In Education Breakfast
Two big announcements during the Partners in Education Eye Opener Breakfast this year. The News Edge was on hand for the big morning and took these pictures.
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Derby Week 2013
As always, Derby Week is full of festivity and excitement, and this year is no different. Alan, Cindy, and Beth were there broadcasting LIVE, and managed to findthe time to take these great pictures.
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Fort Campbell: Welcome Home Ceremony For Wings of Destiny
170 101st Combat Aviation Brigade soldiers returned home during the early morning hours of April 22 to an excited group of family and friends.
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Rotary Auction - Final Night
Genesis Express served delicious fish and presented a check to the auction as did Trigg Couny Schools to help reach our goal of $200,000 this year - final totals will be announced Monday. Lots of great items were sold and a packed house was on hand to make it a perfect night. Thanks to everyone that helped make this week a huge success for the High School Seniors and the Senior Citizens of Trigg County.
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Wednesday Night at the Auction
The Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction was in full swing again tonight - the girl scouts donated a quilt they had designed, and Carolyn Bland raised a lot of money on her fried pies! There are some great items on the auction list tomorrow night, hope you will join us downtown or listen live at WKDZ 106.9!
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TC Rotary Radio Auction - Tuesday
Great weather, delicious food and lots of great items to bid on as the auction gets underway Tuesday night.
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Rotary Education Program
Travis Hamby, teachers and students explained the importance of the Rotary Education Program before the auction began Tuesday night, and all agreed it would not be possible without the help of Trigg County residents.
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Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction's First Night
Nice crowd and the bidding was fast and furious for the first night of the Rotary Auction. The smell of grilled chicken, rib-eyes and pork chops filled the parking lot and there was a steady line for dinner. Hope you will join us every night this week and help make this auction a huge success for the high school Seniors and the Senior citizens of Trigg County.
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Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction!
A preview of some of the items that will be auctioned this week at the Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction. We have recliners, grills, kayaks, books, birdhouses, baskets full of goodies, baked goods, drills, seed, and so much more - there is something for everyone!
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Cadiz Rotary Radio "WJ Hopson" Annual Kick-Off Breakfast
Lake Barkley State Resort Park hosted the Cadiz Rotary Radio "WJ Hopson" Annual Kick-Off Breakfast Monday with the Trigg County High School Jazz Band providing special entertainment. The Keynote speakers of this year's event, HK Derryberry and Jim Bradford were an inspiration to every single person in attendance. HK, who is blind and has cerebral palsy, has the amazing ability to remember every single detail of his life, and was befriended my Mr. Bradford while he was waiting at the restaurant where his grandmother worked. Their story is fascinating.........if you weren't able to attend the breakfast, you should ask someone who did.
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Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction 2013 - John Deere
A few of the John Deere items that will be auctioned during the Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction beginning Monday night, April 15. Listen Live on WKDZ 106.5 from 7 - 10 PM nightly.
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Trigg County Biggest Losers
The Trigg County Biggest Loser Community Weight Loss Challenge winners were announced Thursday during the Live Afternoon Drive with Bill Booth and Cindy Allen Lax. The challenge was sponsored by Trigg County Hospital, Hancock’s Neighborhood Market, Culligan and Curves of Cadiz. Click here for story.
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FORT CAMPBELL: 4th Brigade Combat Team Cases Colors
Once again, the 4th Brigade Combat Team, Currahee, cased its colors in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan. Soldiers are tasked with training the Afghan military to be self-sufficient and Currahee Commander, Colonel Val Keaveny is confident in their abilities. The 506th Infantry Regiment also conducted a Distinguished and Honorary Member of the Regiment induction.
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JSMC Unveils Robotic Surgery System
A big step forward into the new age of medicine was announced Wednesday morning by officials at Jennie Stuart Medical Center, as they unveiled their new da Vinci Surgical System. The News Edge was there and took these pictures.
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FORT CAMPBELL: 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Welcome Home
Tuesday, April 9, nearly 140 Task Force Destiny soldiers returned home to elated family members and friends. Click to see the happy moments.
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Lafayette Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny was busy Saturday March 30th as he greeted children during the annual Lafayette Easter Egg Hunt at the Lafayette Community Park. Click here to see photos from the hunt.
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Triple Fatality Crash On I-24
A Georgia father and his two daughters were killed and three Virginia residents were injured, including two children critically, in a multi-vehicle crash Friday on Interstate 24. The News Edge reported LIVE from the scene.
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Easter Egg Hunt At Trigg County Primary School
The Easter Bunny took time out of a busy schedule to make a stop at the Trigg County Primary School Easter Egg Hunt Thursday March 28th.
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Welcome Home Ceremony March 27
Approximately 200 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division returned home Wednesday following a deployment to Afghanistan. The News Edgewas on hand and took these pictures.
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Real Men Shop Event At Hancock's Neighborhood Market
The first ever "Real Men Shop" Event was held Tuesday at Hancock's Neighborhood Market. It was a huge success. The limited edition t-shirts were gone in a little over an hour. The winner of the Weber Grill from Hancock's was Robert Gray. The pictures show that everyone was indeed having a good time.
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Easter Eggs Glow For Lafayette Night Egg Hunt
The Easter Eggs were glowing Saturday night as the Lafayette Baptist Church hosted their evening Easter Egg Hunt at the Lafayette Park. Although the hunt was shortened by rain, a large crowd of children and adults enjoyed hot dogs, crafts, games and the Easter Egg Hunt.
Saturday's event sets the stage for the traditional Lafayette Community Easter Egg Hunt that will be held March
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H & R Kubota Day
WKDZ and Oldies broadcast live on Saturday from H & R Kubota Day - everyone had a great time including our own Alan Watts!
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Cadiz Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
Cool weather and some clouds did nothing to dampen the spirit of the day during the Cadiz Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt. WKDZ 106.5 was there LIVE and took these pictures.
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Christian County Animal Shelter - Dogs
As of late Thursday afternoon, the Christian County Animal Shelter still had several dogs that needed adopting or fostering, in wake of the fire earlier this week. Check out these pics, courtesy of the Shelter.
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Christian County Animal Shelter - Cats
As of late Thursday afternoon, here are some pics of the cats who still need adoption or fostering from the Christian County Animal Shelter, after the fire earlier in the week.
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Christian County Ag Appreciation Breakfast
Kentucky Ag Commissioner James Comer was the featured speaker at this year's Christian County Ag Appreciation Breakfast. The News Edge was on hand for the event and took these pictures.
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Fire At Christian County Animal Shelter
No animals were lost as a result of a fire Monday morning at the Christian County Animal Shelter. The News Edge reported LIVE from the scene and took these pictures.
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Celebrity Bagger Day at Hancock's
The annual Celebrity Bagger Day, as part of Trigg County's National Ag week was held Thursday at Hancock's Neighborhood Market. It was a fun time for all. Take a look at the pics!
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Lester Road Home Destroyed By Fire
A Gracey home was destroyed by fire Friday morning. The home at 9805 Lester Road, was owned by Gary Lester. Your News Edge reported LIVE from the scene and took these pictures.
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LIVE At Roeder Implement
WKDZ's Bill Booth and Cindy Allen Lax were on hand Tuesday at Roeder Implement to talk about Ag Week, the upcoming mowing season, and to draw the winner of the VIP Tickets to see Josh Turner at the Carson Center in Paducah. Be sure to check out the pictures from the big afternoon.
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Trigg County Agriculture Appreciation Dinner
The 2013 Trigg County Agriculture Appreciation Dinner took place Tuesday night at the Trigg County Recreation Complex. In addition to the annual awards, the crowd heard from Christian County Historian William Turner. News and Farm Director Alan Watts was the emcee for the evening. Be sure to check out our pictures.
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2013 Country Radio Seminar
Bill Booth claims he was working all week, but it looks like there was a lot of fun going on during the 2013 Country Radio Seminar, in Nashville. Check out thesepics of some great performances.
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Fort Campbell: Welcome Home Ceremony For Wings Of Destiny
102 101st Combat Aviation Brigade soldiers landed around 3:30am Wednesday, February 27, to a screaming crowd and an overwhelming excitement.
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Cat-a-Van Reading Tour At MLK Elementary School
The Cat-a-Van Reading Tour stopped at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Tuesday morning. The tour is a multi-state reading tour that is part of the National Education Association's Read Across America celebrations. The News Edge was on hand and took these pictures.
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Heart Walk 2013
The 2013 Heart Walk took place Saturday morning at Bradford Square Mall. Oldies 96.5 and 100.9 was there LIVE, and we stopped by and took these pictures.
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H & R Agri-Power Pancake Day
A great turnout for the annual Pancake Day at H & R Agri-Power. Farm Director Alan Watts was on the air LIVE on WKDZ 106.5. We stopped in and took these pictures.
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Bridal Gown Fashions
Bridal gown fashions during the Bridal Expo Sunday at the Bruce Convention Center.
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Barn Fire On Adams Mill Road
Firefighters from two Trigg County fire departments were called out to a barn fire Monday afternoon at 4989 Adams Mill Road. The News Edge was on the scene and took these pictures.
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9th Annual Bridal Expo
Scenes from today's 9th Annual Bridal Expo at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
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Reception For Joey Pendleton
Hundreds of western Kentucky residents turned out Friday night to pay tribute to a man who has been a political fixture in the area for twenty years. The reception for former State Senator Joey Pendleton, was attended by friends, old and new. The News Edge was on hand and took these pictures.
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Fort Campbell: Welcome Home Ceremony For Wings Of Destiny
103 Soldiers from the 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), returned from deployment to Afghanistan during a ceremony, February 15.
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Fort Campbell: Welcome Home Ceremony For Strike Soldiers
65 Soldiers with the 1st Squadrion, 75th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team returned Saturday, February 9, to friends and family and a special speech from Commander, Lt Col Clint Cox's daughter, Madaline.
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Saturday Accident On I-24
Two people were flown from the scene of an accident on I-24, just west of the intersection with the Pennyrile Parkway. The News Edge reported LIVE from the scene, and took these pictures.
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Arrowcat Classic
More than 300 archers turned out for the 2013 Arrowcat Classic at Trigg County High School. We dropped by and took a few pictures of these skilled athletes.
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Fort Campbell: Welcome Home Ceremoy For Rakkasans
Friday, February 1, 103 members of Alpha Company and other various elements of 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), arrived home to very happy family and friends.
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January 30th Storm Damage
Numerous homes and other buildings were damaged by a line of thunderstorms that produced strong rotating winds between midnight and 2:30am. The Weather Edge was on the air through the severe weather and on the scene as emergency officials began to survey storm damage. Click to see our pictures.
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Bradford Heights
It was a fun afternoon broadcasting live from Bradford Heights Health and Rehab, and the fun continued with Bradford Heights hosting Business After hours.
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2013 Trigg County Martin Luther King, Jr, Celebration
More than 75 people made the march from Trigg County Schools to Bloomfield Baptist Church during the 18th annual Trigg County Martin Luther King, Jr, Celebration. The featured speaker for the march was Genesis Express Member George Radford. Dr Chester Crump was the featured speaker during the annual service.
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MLK Day Observance In Hopkinsville
A packed house turned out for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at Mount Olive Baptist Church, in Hopkinsville. The News Edge was there and took these pictures.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day March In Hopkinsville
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance in Hopkinsville began with the march from the Boys and Girls Club to Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The News Edgewas on hand and took these pictures.
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Linton Road Fire
Firefighters from the East Golden Pond, Montgomery, and Linton Volunteer Fire Departments were called out to a house fire in the 13000 block of Linton Road. The News Edge reported LIVE from the scene and took these pictures.
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United Way Annual Dinner
A big night during the annual United Way dinner, as it was announced that the United Way of the Pennyrile surpassed its fundraising campaign goal of $738,000. The News Edge was on hand and took these pictures.
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Appreciation Reception For Hollis Alexander
The City of Cadiz held an appreciation reception for former police chief, Hollis Alexander. The News Edge stopped by for the big afternoon and took these pictures.
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Lunch & Learn
Trigg County Chamber of Commerce held the first Lunch and Learn of the year on Thursday. The host for the event was HES, discussing fiber optic service.
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TC Primary and Intermediate Art Exhibit
Cindy Allen Lax made a recent visit to the Janice Mason Art Museum to see the Trigg County Primary and Intermediate Art Exhibit. She took some pictures--but you really need to see it for yourself!! Made possible in part by the Cadiz Rotary Club. The exhibit will remain through February 3.
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Kentucky General Assembly 2013 Session Kicks Off
Senators Stan Humphries and Whitney Westerfield officially joined the Kentucky Senate Tuesday January 8th when they joined thirty-six other State Senators and 100 House members in taking the oath office administered by Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton. The News Edge was in the Senate Chambers for the opening session.
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Trigg County Fiscal Court 2013
Trigg County Judge Executive Hollis Alexander presided over the first Trigg County Fiscal Court meeting Monday January 7, 2013. Among those on hand for the meeting were Trigg County Sheriff Ray Burnam and recycling trash sculpture winners.
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Eagle Cruise on the CQ Princess
WKDZ's Country Club duo took to the water today aboard the CQ Princess yacht. A total of 29 eagles (mostly mature bald eagles) and 1 golden eagle was sighted. The event was hosted by Ky Dam Village and Kenlake State Resort Park.
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Three Dead From Hillaire Drive Shooting
Three people are dead following a Saturday morning shooting that occurred at 309 Hillaire Drive in Hopkinsville. The News Edge was on the scene shortly after police and emergency officials arrived.
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