Planters Bank Promotes Two Hopkinsville Employees
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Planters Bank recently promoted two Hopkinsville employees.
KY COVID Cases Down, Hospitalizations and Positivity Rate Up
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While the number of COVID-19 cases is down compared to the same day last week, people hospitalized with the virus have increased nearly 10-percent since last Wednesday.
Another Pretrial Conference Date Set In Swykert Murder Case
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Another pretrial conference date has been set for June in the case of a Texas man charged with murder in connection to a single-vehicle wreck on The Trace in Trigg County in June.
Attorney To Request Bond Reduction for Bethel Street Murder Suspect
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The defense attorney for the 2019 Bethel Street murder suspect told a Christian Circuit Court judge Wednesday that he will be requesting a bond reduction as his client awaits trial.
Attorneys Waiting For Test Results In Old Rocky Point Murder Case
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Another pretrial conference date has been set in the case against a Cadiz man accused of murdering a Powderly man on Old Rocky Point Road in August.
Woman Arraigned For Her Alleged Involvement In Will Jackson Road Fatal Arson
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A not guilty plea was entered Wednesday for a Trigg County woman facing charges connected to the September Will Jackson Road arson that killed Thelma “Illene” Barnett.
Trigg Sheriff Won’t Be Charged in October Shooting Death
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Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree will not be charged in connection with a shooting last year following an altercation at a Rockcastle Road residence.
UPDATE: KY 293 Reopens In Lyon County After Truck Fire
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All lanes of Kentucky 293 in Lyon County are open after both lanes were blocked because of a semi-truck fire Wednesday morning.
Community Mourning the Loss of Former Coroner, Funeral Home Owner John R. Vinson III
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The Trigg County community is mourning the loss of long-time coroner and funeral home owner John R. Vinson III.
Case Against Former Trigg Sheriff Jason Barnes Heading To Trial
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The case against former Trigg County Sheriff Jason Barnes is heading to trial late this year.