Webster County
Hornets rack up impressive stats during winning season
The Hancock County Hornets’ football team completed their 2023 season last week with a winning record of 6-5. Head coach Bobby Eubanks’ players racked up some impressive statistics during the year. Leading the offense was quarterback Dylan Morris. The junior connected on 129 of 208 pass attempts for a 62% completion percentage. Morris threw for…
Read MoreHornets win 40-39 thriller at Dixon
The Hornets went on the road to Webster County Friday and came home with one of the biggest comeback wins and most exciting games played in the 51 year history of Hancock County football. The Hornets recovered from a 21 point deficit to win by a final score of 40-39. “The way we battled back……
Read MoreUnited Way Giving Campaign 2023/24 Has Begun
United Way Giving Campaign 2023/24 Has Begun The United Way Campaign Kick-Off for 2023-2024 began on Friday, August 18th. This year’s campaign entitled, “Why I Give” is focused on each person’s understanding of why it is important to give back to help others in need, as well as how they can inspire others. This campaign…
Read MoreCross country runners place high at Madisonvilletc “Cross country”
The HCHS cross country teams competed in the Madisonville Classic Saturday at North Hopkins High. Lexus Ralph placed fifth overall in the 5K race. Her time was 23:11. Izzy Ross was sixth in 23:21. They were the only two from Hancock County who competed in the varsity girls race. Madisonville-North Hopkins runner Joy Alexander won…
Read MoreCOVID rampant in Western Kentucky region
The coronavirus continues to run rampant in the area as more and more people contract the virus. On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) issued a press release detailing the surge. The following information is lifted directly from the GRDHD press release. The release reported 869 new confirmed COVID-19 cases…
Read MoreHouse guns down runner at home; Roberts hits 2 homers
Ella House gunned down a runner at home plate and Hancock County came from behind to win 5-4 over Madisonville-North Hopkins during an exciting softball game at Vastwood Park Friday. It was the first game of a doubleheader. “That was a great hustle play by Ella House, to go get it and then throw a…
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