Trigg School Board Sets Graduation Date

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Graduation Day for seniors at Trigg County Public Schools is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Members of the school board voted to approve graduation ceremonies for that day and time during a special called meeting

Retired Teachers Take Pension Concerns To Governor

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Retired teachers continue to speak out about the proposed cuts to their pensions and met with Governor Matt Bevin Monday. Charlene Sheehan, who traveled a few weeks ago to Frankfort, spoke for the group of about a

Berry Plastics In Madisonville Expanding And Adding Jobs

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A production facility in Madisonville has announced an expansion that will create nearly 80 jobs. Berry Global, Inc. announced Monday they will invest $40-50 million in new equipment and facility upgrades for a new product line that

Officers Graduate From Advanced Leadership Program

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Two Hopkinsville Police officers graduated Friday from the Criminal Justice Executive Development Program (CJED). Officers Sergeant Martin Lopez and Captain Eric Pacheco were among nineteen officers from law enforcement agencies across the state to complete the program

VIDEO – Retired Teachers Protest Pension Bill

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Nearly two dozen retired teachers and supporters gathered near the Trigg County Schools Monday to protest Senate Bill 1 and pension changes as they waited for the arrival of Governor Matt Bevin. [jwplayer LQniNG4v]

Thomas Appointed to House Economic Development Committee

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The state House and Economic Development and Workforce Investment has welcomed a new member. Eighth District state Representative Walker Thomas was appointed to the committee earlier this month by Speaker Pro Tempore David Osborne, of Prospect. The

One Critically Injured In Eagle Way Bypass Crash

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One person was critically injured and two others were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck on Eagle Way Bypass at Pennyrile Parkway Monday morning. Hopkinsville Police Public Information Officer Lieutenant Kyle Spurlin tells the News Edge the crash

I-24 Sinkhole Repairs In Montgomery Delayed

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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is delaying repairs of a sinkhole on Interstate 24 in Montgomery County until after rain moves through Monday afternoon. TDOT officials say the sinkhole is near the nine mile marker. At

2016 Todd County Sheriff’s Office Audit Released

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A state audit conducted of the 2016 taxes for the Todd County Sheriff’s Office found a repeat finding regarding lack of adequate segregation of duties over receipts and reconciliations. State Auditor Mike Harmon released the report Monday