Eighteen grants will fund sidewalks, lighting and more to improve safety and accessibility. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 3, 2026) -Gov. Andy Beshear today announced more than $18.8 million in grant funding for 18 transportation projects across the commonwealth that will improve safety and accessibility for Kentuckians. From walking to biking, wheelchairs and [...]

The Christian County Lady Tigers rode a six-goal performance from Kaydon Coats to steamroll visiting Crittenden County 10-3 in a girls’ high school soccer match Monday night.  Coats helped the Lady Tigers improve to 4-3 on the season with her rare double hat trick performance.  Jayleigh Campbell had a goal and two assists and Carlie Hobson [...] The post Coats’ 6 goals power Lady Tigers past Crittenden appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville,

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 announced that Jason Looper is set to serve as the district’s next chief engineer following Kyle Poat’s retirement on Monday. KYTC District 1 includes Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken and Trigg counties.   According to a news release, Looper [...] The post Jason Looper announced as the next KYTC District 1 Chief Engineer appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Jackson High School teachers are receiving nearly $15,000 in grant funding to bring new resources, opportunities and experiences into their classrooms. The Jackson R-2 Foundation awarded $14,818 in grants to teachers at Jackson High School ahead of the first week of school. According to the school, the funding will go directly to teachers to help bring...

University Heights Academy will take on Caldwell County at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Girls’ Region 2 All “A” Soccer Tournament semifinals at Givens Field.  The Lady Tigers routed Crittenden County 7-0 Monday night in the first round and improved to 4-0 on the season.  Tonight’s other semifinal, which is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. features Lyon County against [...] The post Lady Blazers face Caldwell County in Region 2 All ‘A’ semi

Gov. Andy Beshear announced 15 nonprofit organizations across the commonwealth will receive $51,175 in grant funding to book dance, music, theater and storytelling performers from the Kentucky Arts Council Performing Artists Directory. “The arts have a [...]

The Pennyroyal Arts Council is one of 15 non-profits to receive funding in touring grant funds from the Kentucky Arts Council. Fifteen agencies across the Commonwealth will receive $51,175 in grant funding, according to a news release, and that funding can be used to book music, theater, dance or storytelling [...] The post Pennyroyal Arts Council receives $5k in Touring Grant funds appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.

The Pennyroyal Arts Council is one of 15 non-profits to receive funding in touring grant funds from the Kentucky Arts Council. They will receive $51,175 in grant funding, according to a news release, and that funding can be used to book music, theater, dance or storytelling performances from the Kentucky [...] The post Pennyroyal Arts Council receives $51k in Touring Grant funds appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.