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Remembering Melissa “Missy” Gibbs, 57, of Hopkinsville

Melissa “Missy” Gibbs, 57, a lifelong resident of Hopkinsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 30, 2025, due to natural causes. ...

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Relentless Storms Trigger Widespread Flooding and Rising River Threats Across the South and Midwest

After days of destructive weather, communities across the central and southern U.S. are bracing for yet another threat: rapidly rising river levels. Following relentless ...

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The Relentless Force of Little River: A History of Flooding in Hopkinsville

As Hopkinsville residents once again battle high water and uncertainty, we’re left asking the same question our community has asked time and again: How ...

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The New Madrid Fault Line: America’s Silent Earthquake Menace

When Americans think of earthquakes, California’s San Andreas Fault usually steals the spotlight. Yet, far from the West Coast, a significant seismic risk quietly ...

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Clarksville Flooding Forces Evacuation of Dozens of Families as Rainfall Breaks Records

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Floodwaters have once again surged through Clarksville, displacing families and prompting urgent evacuations as the region grapples with relentless rainfall and ...

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Hopkinsville Reeling After Torrential Rains Bring Unprecedented Flooding

Hopkinsville, KY — Downtown Hopkinsville spent Sunday under the hum of sump pumps and the rush of draining water, as residents and business owners ...

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Lowe’s of Hopkinsville Hosts Free Relief Event to Support Storm Recovery Efforts

Hopkinsville, KY – In the wake of recent severe storms, the community is coming together to help those affected, and Lowe’s of Hopkinsville is ...

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Ascend Elements Temporarily Halts Work on Hopkinsville EV Battery Plant Amid Market Shifts

Hopkinsville, KY — Construction on Ascend Elements’ highly anticipated electric vehicle battery materials facility in Hopkinsville has been temporarily paused as the company adjusts ...

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KSP to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints in the Region

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 has announced that it will be carrying out a series of traffic safety checkpoints across several counties ...

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Mid-South Flooding Crisis Deepens: Lives Lost, Homes Submerged as Rainfall Persists

A relentless storm system is wreaking havoc across the Mid-South, leaving widespread destruction and deepening misery in its wake. From Texas to Ohio, nearly ...

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