Brandenburg
Remembering the past; Brandenburg tornado 1974
Now that tornadoes seem to be more prevalent, it was not like that in 1974. They are mostly in this part of the country. I remember well that April 3rd day of 1974. I had heard reports of possible severe weather and although we heard thunder and saw lightening, nothing more transpired that day…
Read MorePrime industrial site coming available in Hancock County
Earlier this year Big Rivers Electric Corporation started the process of dismantling the Kenneth Coleman power plant outside of Hawesville. The company shuttered the facility a few years ago, and made the decision to take the plant down shortly thereafter. “As of now, it will be late spring or early summer of 2022 before the…
Read MoreLady Hornets claim 11th District championship
It ain’t over ‘til it’s over and The Lady Hornets proved that when they battled deep into the night to claim the 11th District championship. Hancock County took a 9-6 victory over Meade County in nine innings to win the crown at Brandenburg Tuesday. The two teams fought through a drizzling rain and Lady Hornets…
Read MoreThree hit home runs in win at Cannelton
Three Hornet players hit home runs and Hancock County won 13-0 at Cannelton in five innings Tuesday. Coach Brad Keown’s team improved their season record to 7-7 with the win. Cole Dixon led off the game with a double and he and Drew Lyday scored to give the Hornets a 2-0 lead. Dixon, Logan Willis…
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