Meade County
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 MoreLady Hornets beat Tell City 15-0
Gracie Gaynor belted a home run and the Lady Hornets offense produced 15 hits during a 15-0 win over Tell City at Vastwood Park Tuesday. The game was called after four innings due to the run rule. Hancock County (5-2) took a 3-0 lead in the first inning on RBI hits by Ella Staples and…
Read MoreHCHS Lady Hornets’ season ends at district tournament
The Lady Hornets season came to an end with a 70-57 loss to Breckinridge County in an opening round game of the 11th District Girls Basketball Tournament Monday at Cloverport. Hancock County finished the season with a record of 18-12. “It’s tough to fall short of making the region tournament. With that said, I couldn’t…
Read MoreHomeless Woman Living on Riverbank is Praying for a Miracle
Homeless Woman Living on Riverbank in Lewisport is Praying for a Miracle At the Lewisport City Council Meeting last week, one of the council members asked about a woman who has been living in a tent on the riverbank. Lewisport Police Chief Greg Linn was in attendance at the meeting and said he had…
Read MoreVolleyball team earns first wintc “Volleyball team earns first win”
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team recorded its first win of the season Thursday at the middle school. Hancock County won in straight sets over Cloverport with scores of 25-19, 25-11 and 25-22. Maddisen Peck served nine aces for the Lady Hornets as Hancock County managed 33 aces as a team. Peck added five…
Read MoreFerry breaks assist record in blowout win over Apollo
Evan Ferry broke the school record for assists in a game and the Hornets defeated Apollo 70-33 at HCHS Tuesday. “It started with our defensive intensity early in the game and we hit some buckets,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. “I was proud of the way we shared the ball. We needed a win like…
Read MoreVolleyball season ends for Hancock at district tourney
The HCHS Lady Hornets volleyball team saw their season come to an end on Monday when they fell to Meade County in the 11th District tournament held at Breckinridge County High School won by set scores of 25-11, 25-8 and 25-12. “Meade County came to play and that’s what it boils down to, but our…
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 MoreLady Hornets win 3-2 over Trinity; Meade wins 12-4
Hancock County took the lead in the sixth inning then shut the door in the seventh during a 3-2 win over Whitesville Trinity at Vastwood Park Monday. It was the fifth win in a row for the (10-8) Lady Hornets softball team. “Lily Roberts pitched a good game and Adi Hurst came up with a…
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