Area News
Superintendent Estes gives official resignation with a twist, leave of absense
Hancock County Superintendent Kyle Estes made his resignation official at Thursday’s meeting of the school board, but with a twist: he’s taking an extended leave of absence rather than simply quit, in an effort to preserve his state retirement as he moves to Alaska to follow his wife and her new job. He presented a…
Read MoreLady Hornets battle down to wire, win at Trinity
McLean County twice connected from downtown in the fourth quarter during a 58-53 win over Hancock County’s Lady Hornets varsity team here Monday. Hancock County fell to 3-5 on the season, but it’s notable to mention that the girl’s five losses have been by an average of just four points. “Having the lead with under…
Read MoreIndependence Bank offering 100,000 scholarship opportunity, deadline Feb. 15
INDEPENDENCE BANK PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO PURSUE EDUCATION IN A YEAR OF UNCERTAINTY Application for annual scholarship program accepted now through February 15th PROVIDENCE, KY (December 8, 2020) – Independence Bank plans to alleviate the financial burden of post-secondary education for high seniors and their families amid the pandemic with over $100,000 in scholarship…
Read MoreMeet John Adkins
As the cold winter days drag on and so many stay home to avoid catching the coronavirus, 90-year-old John Adkins finds a small respite from the loneliness by just getting out and driving. Friday he was out paying bills, not moving too quickly due partly to his age, but also to not being in a…
Read MoreAAA: small speed increases, deadly consequences
New AAA and HIS data reveal raised speed limits present danger Small increases in speeds over 50 mph can have huge effects on crash outcomes, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Humanetics. According to the new information, slightly higher impact speeds were enough…
Read MoreAMERICAN PICKERS to film in Kentucky, looking for leads
American Pickers on the History Channel is planning to return to Kentucky in mid-February! Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Kentucky! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout your area in mid-February 2021. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket, January 27, 2021
Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate Court The estate of Danny R. House, case scheduled for inventory. Reviewed and accepted. The estate of Helen Rae Jackson, case scheduled for probate hearing. No assets listed. The estate of William Harold Martin, case scheduled for probate…
Read MoreAccidents
Slick road causes wreck A slick spot on state Route 69 caused an accident Wednesday morning. The accident happened at roughly 6:45 a.m. approximately 12 miles south of Hawesville. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Emmick filed the accident report. Phillip S. Luttrell, of Reynolds Station, told Emmick that as he headed north on state Route…
Read MoreLady Hornets fall by 2 points in return to action
Lady Hornets returned to action on Tuesday after being under quarantine the past week. The varsity girls battled closely with Central Hardin, only to fall 43-41 at HCHS. The visitors took the early lead, winning the opening quarter 12-7. Haven Riley kept the Lady Hornets close with four points in the frame. Full story in…
Read MoreState asks ALL to take broadband speed test
Speed Test Results will be used to show real speeds and availability across state As a part of a plan to gather accurate information on broadband coverage across Kentucky, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced the launch of the Kentucky Broadband Speed Test last Thursday, which will allow residents to test their own home internet, or…
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