Area News
Unusual accident in Lewisport delays traffic 5 hours
On Friday morning, April 7th, between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m., Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call that a semi had drug down power lines at the intersection of 657 and US Hwy 60 in Lewisport. Deputy B.J. Burton reported that a Mr. Brooks was driving a Trunnell’s dump truck, and had left his…
Read MoreThis weekend; 3 performances of “It Is Finished”, a dramatic portrayal of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ at Central Baptist Church
There will be three performances of “It is Finished” at Central Baptist this weekend. Witness HIS miracles, see HIS triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the crucifixion and HIS glorious resurrection from the tomb, in this dramatic portrayal of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Central Baptist Church is located at 25 State Route Hwy…
Read MoreMurder in Lewisport
On Sunday night, April 2nd, at around 8 p.m., Dianna Boyd McKinney (57), from Lewisport, shot Roger Benningfield, Jr. (41). He received a gunshot wound to his head, was in critical condition, and was taken to Owensboro Regional Health Hospital, where he later died. Hancock County Sheriff Dale Bozarth said that a call came in…
Read MorePerry County Beekeeping Meeting
The Perry County Beekeepers will have a meeting on April 13, at the Perry Central High School Agriculture building. Enter through the front door. The meeting will start at 6:00 p. m. CST. We will have food at the meeting so bring snack for everyone to enjoy. Topics that will be covered in the…
Read MoreNew Radio System will Improve Communication & Response Times – How it will help Rescue Squad
The Hancock County Fiscal Court approved new radio system upgrades for all of the county’s emergency and protective services last year, as reported by the Hancock Clarion. Once the P-25 digital upgrade is completed, it will allow for much better communication and faster response times. Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts said in his speech at the Chamber…
Read MoreHCHS boys Track & Field boys compete at Greenville
The HCHS boys track team competed in the March Madness Classic at the Mustang Stadium in Greenville Thursday. “We had some very strong performances at this meet,” Hancock coach Wes Meserve said. “Griffin DeJarnette had the best day I’ve ever seen him have in cross country or track. He ran the fastest split on our…
Read MoreTrack; HCHS Girls 4×800 meter relay team wins
The HCHS girls track team competed in the March Madness Classic at the Mustang Stadium in Greenville Thursday. “We had a lot of outstanding performances,” Hancock coach Wes Meserve said. “Lexus Ralph led by example as a veteran senior with the top 400 meter time in our region and second fastest 200m times. She and…
Read MoreHCHS boys tennis team beat Union 3-2
The HCHS boys tennis team took a 3-2 win over Union County during a match played at Vastwood Park, March 28. Preston Blanton dropped his #1 singles match 2-8 to Kaleb Rust and Caleb Ewing lost 1-8 to JJ Raney. After that it was all Hancock County as the boys doubles teams won three straight…
Read MoreLady Hornets win big on spring break trip to Florida
Lily Roberts and Gracie Gaynor hit home runs and the Lady Hornets won their fifth game in a row when they defeated Caverna 15-2 at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Monday. Roberts blasted a 2-run homer in the first inning and Gaynor followed a short time later with a 3-run bomb. Hancock County added runs in…
Read MoreTindle throws 1-hitter; Keown goes deep at Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Brock Tindle pitched a 1-hitter and the Hornets banged out 11 hits during a 5-3 win over Butler County at Morgantown Thursday. Drew Lyday and Logan Willis knocked in a run each in the first inning and Hancock County led 2-0. Cole Dixon scored when Colin Johnson laid down a bunt in the second. Back-to-back…
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