SWKEDC Director spotlights continued industrial, workforce development efforts
South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks appeared on WHOP on Friday to highlight the council’s efforts to attract more industries to the region and expand employment opportunities. In 2025, Hendricks says the council hosted over 40 industry tours for graduating high school students, college graduates and
Grace and Mercy celebrate victory in the face adversity at graduation banquet
It was a night of celebration, inspiration and victory, as six women graduated from the rehabilitation program offered by Grace and Mercy in a ceremony Thursday night. The event also acts a fundraising banquet to support Grace and Mercy’s mission, and Board Chair Paula Halcomb says nothing they do would
Voice of love and support, Ann Isom has passed away
The community is in mourning, after learning that local advocate for health and wellness, and long-time supporter of those battling breast cancer, Ann Isom, has passed away at the age of 70. Isom has been a voice of love and support for many years through the Pink Ribbon Network. The
PADD looking for public input on the Area Plan on Aging and Independent Living
The Pennyrile Health and Family Services Department through the Pennyrile Area Development District have released a draft version of the Area Plan on Aging and Independent Living, and their asking the community to take a look at it. The Area Plan is a public document that outlines how the Pennyrile
KSR coming to the Kentucky Sports Factory for a live-show
The City of Madisonville and the Kentucky Sports Factory are about to experience a match made in heaven, as Kentucky Sports Radio will be hosting a special live show at the facility on February 27. According to a news release, KSR has a local connection, as host Drew Franklin is
Spring-like temperatures will bring spring-like storms Thursday
If you’ve been thinking it feels an awful lot like spring outside, you’d be right, as those spring-like temperatures are set to bring a chance for severe weather this week. Our very mild temperatures will continue, with Lead Forecaster Keith Cooley with the National Weather Service in Paducah saying temperatures