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THE Sports YEAR IN REVIEW

• Racer Athletics history is made as the tennis program earns the first Missouri Valley Conference team championship with a 5-2 (matches) win over Bradley in Peoria, Illinois. This comes after the Racers clinched a tie for the title with a 6-1 win at Valparaiso. “We DID NOT want to share it,” said Racer Head Coach Jorge Caetano.

Troopers searching for escaped inmate in Christian Co.

The Kentucky State Police is searching for a missing inmate out of Christian County. KSP Post 2 says they got a call from the Christian County Detention Center Saturday regarding an escaped inmate. An investigation revealed that 52-year-old Kevin Johnson of Madisonville walked away from a work detail at the convention center

Murder suspect on the run after shooting man at Ky. travel center during attempted carjacking

A man has been killed during an apparent carjacking attempt at a Christian County travel center. The incident happened Saturday morning at the Pilot Travel Center at 8190 Pembroke Oak Grove Road, appr

Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service following a raid yesterday and repeated attacks since October

Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service following a raid yesterday and repeated attacks since October - The Maravi Post

Brick & Mortar Monthly: Ghosts of Seventh Street past

Nearly half of the old homes that stood within the boundaries of the East Seventh Street Historic District when it was designated in 1983 are now gone. But columnist Grace Abernethy still sees reason to hope for the revival of areas like her neighborhood.

KSP Post 2 searching for escaped Christian County Detention Center inmate

KSP Post 2 is on the hunt for escaped inmate Kevin D. Johnson, who walked away from a work detail at the Convention Center in Hopkinsville. Johnson was last seen

KSP: Authorities searching for escaped inmate

Police say Kevin Johnson, an inmate from Christian County Jail, reportedly walked away while on a work detail at the Convention Center in Hopkinsville.

Authorities looking for escaped inmate in western Kentucky

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSIL) -- Authorities are looking for an escaped inmate who walked away from work detail on Saturday afternoon. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 stated Kevin Johnson, 52 of Madisonville, Kentucky, walked away from work detail at the Convention Center in Hopkinsville.

Kentucky State Police investigates escaped inmate in Christian County

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (KFVS) - Kentucky State Police are investigating an escaped inmate out of Christian County. According to KSP, Post 2 received a call from the Christian County Detention Center at around 3:19 p.m. on December 28 regarding an escaped inmate.

Surprise Visits are Normal, Honorable Suleiman Doesn’t Owe Anyone an Explanation

The recent letter from Speaker of the House Catherine Gotani Hara to Honorable Sameer Suleiman, requesting an explanation for his conduct during a visit to the Small Holder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) warehouse,

2024 Christmas celebrations: Chakwera pardons 23 inmates

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has pardoned twenty two prisoners as part of this year’s Christmas celebrations. The Ministry of Homeland Security announced the development in statement dated December 24,

Hopkinsville woman serves her church as a decorator at Christmas and beyond

“I guess it comes from my Daddy being a sign painter,” said Johnson, 69, a Hopkinsville native. “I always wanted to be a sign-painter, too, but he said it wasn’t a girl thing. He wanted my brother to follow in his footsteps.” Kathy ...

PMC physician reflects on Leadership Kentucky, local challenges

A Pikeville Medical Center doctor recently completed the Leadership Kentucky program. The program fosters leadership development across Kentucky by gathering professionals from various industries, including medicine,

NBM plc invests MK170 million in Early Childhood Education

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has invested MK170 million towards early childhood development in the country through construction of four modern Community Based Childcare Centres (CBCC).

Local Talent to Perform in Christmas Musical in Hopkinsville This Week

A well-known Christmas musical play will be presented this week in Hopkinsville and local performer Kasey Miranda will be taking the stage again to bring the story to life. click to download audioMira

Henderson Corps Salvation Army in need of volunteers

The Henderson Corps Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers to help reach their Red Kettle Campaign goal this holiday season.

2024 Africa IP Summit Positions IP Rights as Catalyst for SDGs in Africa

Desmond Oriakhogba, University of the Western Cape, South Africa; Dr. Tsotetsi Makong, Chief Technical Advisor, Capacity Building, Trade Policy, and Negotiations, AfCFTA Secretariat; Sand Mba-Kalu Chair,

Christian County Public Schools closed Tuesday for snow day

Christian County Public Schools are closed Tuesday, and Hopkinsville Community College is operating remotely. The school system canceled classes “due to black ice on the roadways and the impact to the northern part of the county,” district spokeswoman Johnna Brown said in an email. “There is no NTI today, today will be a traditional snow day.”

Analysis: Michael Usi and the UTM’s diminished influence in Malawi’s political landscape

The political future of Michael Usi, a key figure in Malawi's United Transformation Movement (UTM), appears increasingly uncertain. His current position within the UTM and its coalition with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) underscores a broader struggle for relevance in Malawi's volatile political environment.

Suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in TN chicken flock

The Tennessee State Veterinarian is reporting a suspected detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Tennessee.

Police ask for help finding missing Danville woman

HAVE YOU SEEN HER? The Danville Police Department posted on Facebook that officers asked the community for help finding 53-year-old Jennifer R. Hawkins of Danville. Jennifer was last seen wearing navy blue scrubs.

City of Hopkinsville unveils news logo

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - The city of Hopkinsville has unveiled its new marketing logo. The process began in August of this year. The new logo was created with feedback from the community and expertise from the design team, per the press release.

A Legacy of Change

A local college student was invited to write a poem for the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Hopkinsville.

Road to 2025: NDP President Mwenifumbo preaches peace, unity

President Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo has asked Malawians and all political parties that will take part in the 2025 general elections to desist from politics of castigation in order to avoid political violence.

HRCC Mkwezalamba advises Chakwera “Not to appear before parliament amid crises but address the nation”

HRCC Mkwezalamba advises Chakwera "Not to appear before parliament amid crises but address the nation" - The Maravi Post

Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame chooses Louis P. McHenry for Hopkinsville legacy

Bruce Convention Center. They included four great-grandchildren of the honoree. Hopkinsville native and Kentucky Human Rights Commission chairman Raymond Burse (left) presents a trophy to Linda McHenry during her late father’s induction into the Kentucky ...

Kondwani Nankhumwa says President Chakwera failures highlighted by Fuel shortages and refusal to fire MEC chairperson

The People’s Development Party (PDP) has called on President Lazarus Chakwera to address the ongoing fuel crisis and speak directly to Malawians about the issue. The People’s Development Party (PDP)President Kondwani Nankhumwa appealed during a media ...

Blantyre Synod chides Chakwera government on Malawians sufferings

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has rebuked hardly on President Lazarus Chakwera’s government over Malawians suffering from social-economic challenges.

Embattled MEC Chairperson to feature on ZBS, unpacking key election updates

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that its Chairperson will appear on Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) this Friday, November 15. This live program is set to provide critical information regarding Electronic Monitoring Devices (EMDs) and will serve as a platform to wrap up the second phase of the voter registration process.

9 area non-profits to benefit from Planters Bank Season of Giving

Planters Bank is thrilled to announce the start of its 2024 Season of Giving, an annual community-focused campaign.

Person reportedly struck by train in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - The Hopkinsville Police Department has officers responding to an incident on the train tracks that’s affecting traffic on Friday afternoon. WKDZ Radio reports a person was struck by a train near the intersection of Skyline Drive.

Teresa Jo Hill (1956 – 2024)

Remembering Teresa Jo Hill, an Edon High School graduate. Details on her life, family, and how to honor her memory. Rest in peace.

New endowment establishes English Lacy Scholarship at Hopkinsville Community College

Lacy graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1970 and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Kentucky University in 1974. He received the CPA certification in 1979. He founded English Lacy & Co. and practiced with Sandra Boyd until his recent retirement.

Holiday homes tour will feature 5 historic Hopkinsville residences

A holiday homes tour of five historic Hopkinsville residences on South Main Street and Alumni Avenue is planned from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Homes for the Holidays tour is a collaboration of the Hopkinsville History Foundation and the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County.

$2.6M Grant Boosts Radon Mitigation in Kentucky

particularly in rural Kentucky. "The radon measurement and mitigation courses offered through the Hopkinsville Community College will be the first of its kind," said Robert Smith, Hopkinsville Community College Construction Technology program coordinator ...

City of Hopkinsville breaks ground on new fire station

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - After 25 years, the City of Hopkinsville has broken ground on a new fire station today. According to the press release, Fire Station 5 is a significant step towards strengthening emergency services. “We’re thrilled to see ...

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