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The July 4 weekend is still almost four months away, but the City of Madisonville is already celebrating with the announcement of the lineup of 4th Fest, the three-day music festival held at Madisonville City Park each summer. Long gone are the snow days that are kicked off by watching the ticker tape at the bottom of
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Oktoberfest returns to The Crowded House Sept. 26
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 26 from 4-10 p.m. in the outdoor activity space behind The Crowded House on W. Center St. The Crowded House will host its fourth annual Oktoberfest in downtown Madisonville on Saturday, Sept. 26. The celebration of Bavarian culture will take…...
Webster County Animal Shelter Dog of the Week
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (172+ words) the-messenger.com ARDIE is an 18-month-old husky mix. He has a lot of energy and needs lots of exercise. He is very vocal and intelligent. He is great with other dogs but not with cats. He is neutered, microchipped and on…...
HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (124+ words) the-messenger.com First responders from Webster County were honored before the game at Trojan Field Friday night. The recognition of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical personnel is an annual event during the Webster County High School football season. There…...
Madisonville Council propose slight tax rate cuts
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (477+ words) Madisonville residents could see a slight decrease in property taxes this season if the rates entered in the 2026 city tax ordinance are approved during the Sept. 21 meeting. The city council Tuesday heard the first reading of the revised rates, which…...
Baker II expansion brings $250M investment, 200 jobs
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (641+ words) U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company broke ground Tuesday on a $250 million manufacturing expansion in Hopkinsville that is expected to create more than 200 jobs and approximately double the company’s Kentucky workforce. Local, state and company officials break ground Monday on U.S. Smokeless Tobacco…...
9/11 Heroes Run will close Madisonville streets Saturday
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (128+ words) The annual 9/11 Heroes Run honoring those who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania will be held Saturday in Madisonville. Residents who live in the affected areas are asked not to park on…...
Memorial ceremony honors 9/11 victims 25 years after the attack
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (311+ words) the-messenger.com On Saturday morning, local officials and citizens gathered on the lawn of the historic Hopkins County Courthouse to honor those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as werll as military members of the wars that followed.The Fort…...
State legislators discuss limits upon Flock cameras
1+ week, 2+ day ago (793+ words) Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, advocated for law enforcement's use of automated license plate readers, while also recognizing regulation is needed to ensure privacy. Carroll made these comments during Thursday's Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary meeting. LEXINGTON — Several members of a…...
Lawmakers consider more regulations for automated license plate readers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (689+ words) Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, advocated for law enforcement's use of automated license plate readers, while also recognizing regulation is needed to ensure privacy. Carroll made these comments during Thursday's Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary meeting. FRANKFORT — Kentucky lawmakers are considering…...
Traffic shifted on I-69 in for mine stabilization project
1+ week, 2+ day ago (258+ words) MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Motorists traveling Interstate 69 near mile marker 111 in Hopkins County should expect a traffic shift as crews began Friday the next phase of a project addressing subsurface mine voids beneath the interstate, according to an announcement from the Kentucky…...