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Local Team Heads for Oklahoma to Lend a Helping Hand
May 22, 2013
Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/22/13) –The Jodi Powers Search & Rescue Technologies (J.P.S.R.T.) has been serving communities in need since Aug 30, 2010. This Friday, the J.P.S.R.T. will be leaving to help the…
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Regional Sports Complex Building Initiatives Finally Underway
May 22, 2013 Jessica Frodge, SurfKY Lead Reporter -
Western Kentucky Infant Shooting Investigation Underway
May 22, 2013 Debbie Craven (KSP) -
Board of Education Discusses Rise in School Lunch Prices and More
May 21, 2013 Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter -
Whitfield Announces House Passage of Freedom to Fish Act
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Madisonville Awarded Kentucky League of Cities Check
May 21, 2013 Daron Jordan -
City of Madisonville Announces Sanitation Department Holiday Schedule
May 21, 2013 Leslie Curneal -
Kentucky State Police Accident Report – March 21, 2013
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Relay for Life Releases 2013 Event Schedule
May 20, 2013 Candace Ashby -
Traffic Alert – Deer Warning for McCoy Avenue
May 20, 2013 J. L. Graham, SurfKY News -
Madisonville Police Report – May 20, 2013
May 20, 2013 Madisonville Police Department -
Click It or Ticket/Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement
May 18, 2013 Stu Recke (KSP) -
Kentucky Celebrates Armed Forces Day
May 18, 2013 Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter -
Board of Education Officially Names New Superintendent
May 17, 2013 Lori Harrison -
Community Youth Express Emotions Through Art
May 17, 2013 Eric C. Logan -
Congressman Whitfield Comments on Voting to Fully Repeal Obamacare
May 17, 2013 Chris Pack -
EDITORIAL – Hopkins County Projects Gone Bad
May 17, 2013 Ron Sanders -
Senate Passes Freedom to Fish Act
May 16, 2013 Moira Bagley -
Kentucky’s Jobless Rate Drops to 7.9 Percent in April 2013
May 16, 2013 Kim Brannock -
Sen. Paul Supports Measure to Protect Fishing Access
May 15, 2013 David Bayens -
Arrests Made in Hopkins County Coal Metal Theft
May 15, 2013 Jeremy Crick (HCSO)
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Graham Alumni Association Celebrates 75th Meeting
Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter
May 22, 2013
MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (5/22/13) – When the second graduating class of Graham High School graduated in 1938, they formed the group, Graham Alumni Association. This group of individuals has been meeting for the last 75 years. Read More...
Gov. Steve Beshear’s Statement of Condolences to Oklahoma Tornado Victims
office of Gov. Steve Beshear
May 22, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/22/13) – Governor Steve Beshear issued the following statement regarding the deadly Oklahoma tornadoes: “We grieve with those in Oklahoma affected by the devastating tornado damage and loss of life. Kentuckians are well familiar with the ravages of disasters like tornadoes, and we send our deepest sympathies to those who are suffering now,” Gov. Steve Beshear said. “Jane and I,… Read More...
Hooked on Science - Hairdryer Science
Jason Lindsey
May 22, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/14/13) - We all know the hairdryer is great for drying your hair, but can it be used to help get your family “Hooked on Science?” Jason Lindsey aka “Mr. Science” with Hooked on Science says yes and shows us how in this week’s experiment of the week. INGREDIENTS • Hairdryer • 2 Balloons INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Blow up a balloon and tie the end so the air stays inside. Blow up another… Read More...
Madisonville Police Report – May 22, 2013
Madisonville Police Department
May 22, 2013
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/22/13) – On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 the Madisonville Police Department reported one instance of law enforcement activity. George Martin, 18, of White Plains was arrested on May 21, for Assault in the 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) with Minor Injuries. The arresting officer was Falon Devore. Amber MenaSurfKY NewsInformation Provided by the Madisonville Police Department Read More...
Sen. Paul Applauds House Passage of Freedom to Fish Act
Dan Bayens
May 22, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/22/13) – Sen. Rand Paul today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Freedom to Fish Act, which protects fishing access at the tailwaters of dams along the Cumberland River. The act places a two-year moratorium on the Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to install physical barriers in several locations, including at the Barkley and Wolf Creek Dams. “I am thrilled… Read More...
MCC Recognizes Outstanding Students
Joyce Riggs
May 22, 2013
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/22/13) – Madisonville Community College (MCC) proudly recognized its 2013 outstanding students during the annual Honors Night event. Students from Hopkins County are: •Cassandra Schneider of Nebo was named as one of two Outstanding Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Students.•Debbi Bryant of Madisonville was named as the Outstanding Humanities Student in Women’s… Read More...
Tuesday Kentucky Lottery Results – Mega Millions
Kentucky Lottery
May 22, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/22/13) – The following are the results of the Kentucky Lottery for Tuesday, MAY 21. The winning numbers for the Kentucky Lottery Mega Millions are 2 - 15 - 17 - 48 - 55 - 11 Megaplier: 4 Winning numbers of the Kentucky Lottery are determined by the numbers drawn and not by the numbers reported. The Kentucky Lottery is not responsible for misprinted numbers on this page or any… Read More...
What is Today – May 21, 2013
SurfKY News
May 21, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/21/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history. The Lewis and Clark expedition began 209 years ago today. The first bicycles were introduced in the United States 194 years ago today. The first Democratic National Convention was held in Baltimore 181 years ago today. The Red Cross was founded 132 years ago today. The first horror movie, Dr. Jekyll and… Read More...
Madisonville Police Report – May 21, 2013
Madisonville Police Department
May 21, 2013
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/21/13) – On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 the Madisonville Police Department reported two instances of law enforcement activity. Fallon Lamb, 27, of Madisonville was served an arrest warrant on May 20, for Contempt of Court. The arresting officer was Jared Ward. Goodan Williams, 32, of Madisonville was served an arrest warrant on May 20, for Contempt of Court. The arresting officer… Read More...
Letter to the Editor – Our National Educational Dilemma
Glenn Mollette
May 21, 2013
FRANKFORT, KY (5/21/13) – The following is a Letter to the Editor by Kentucky-born author Glenn Mollette concerning educational issues on a national level. Every American must have the opportunity to pursue college or vocational training. We are living in an era during which even previously trained persons need to sharpen their skills or retool for the future. Too many people are completing their… Read More...
Summer Food Program Sites Announced
Lori Harrison
May 21, 2013
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/21/13) – Hopkins County Schools and Hopkins County Family YMCA are again sponsoring the Summer Feeding Program, which will offer meals starting Wednesday, May 22. The federal program offers free meals for children when school is not in session. Anyone 18 and younger may eat at any of the sites. Hopkins County Schools and the YMCA partner with community leaders, churches and… Read More...
Monday Kentucky Lottery Results – Decades of Dollars
Kentucky Lottery
May 21, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/21/13) – The following are the results of the Kentucky Lottery for Monday, MAY 21. The winning numbers for the Kentucky Lottery Decades of Dollars are 1 - 13 - 14 - 17 - 35 - 46. Winning numbers of the Kentucky Lottery are determined by the numbers drawn and not by the numbers reported. The Kentucky Lottery is not responsible for misprinted numbers on this page or any other… Read More...
MCC Offers Free GED Testing
Joyce Riggs
May 20, 2013
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/20/13) – Madisonville Community College (MCC) is excited to announce that the GED® test will be free to Kentucky residents until July 31, 2013. Those testing during this timeframe will have the usual test fee of $60 waived courtesy of the Kentucky Adult Education, a unit of the Council on Postsecondary Education. The GED® test provides adults who did not finish high school… Read More...
McCay Chiropractic Hosted Vendor Extravaganza
Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter
May 20, 2013
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/20/13) – If you missed out on this past Saturday’s Vendor Extravaganza at McCay’s Chiropractic, located on 920 South Main Street, don’t stress, there will be another one planned for later this year. Over 300 people attended this weekend’s event. This year’s vendors included; Relay for Life, Tupperware, Book Signing/Crafts, Candle House, Premier Jewelry, Initial Outfitters, Mary… Read More...
Weekly Weather Update – May 20-25
National Weather Service
May 20, 2013
WESTERN Ky. (5/20/13) – The weather conditions for this week are looking to be an even balance, with a chance of everything from sunshine to thunder and lightning. On Monday, the Western Kentucky region is looking at a mostly sunny day, high’s around 87 degrees, with some winds. As the day turns to evening we will see a gradual growth of clouds, bring a small (20 percent) chance of thunderstorms… Read More...
Sports
National Magazine Names KY as Top Spot for Trophy Deer
May 22, 2013
Seth Stewart
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Volleyball Announces 2013 Schedule
May 22, 2013 Deborah Moore, UK Athletics -
Ravita Faces Third-Ranked Anderson in Opening Round of NCAAs
May 22, 2013 Will Kindred, UK Athletics -
Wildcats Suffer SEC Tournament Opening Loss to Rebels
May 21, 2013 Brent Ingram -
Harper Selected to USA Basketball U19 Team
May 20, 2013 Susan Lax (UK Athletics) -
Wildcats Making First Back-to-Back SEC Tournaments Since 1998-99
May 20, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Former UK Infielder, 14-year MLB Infielder to Honored as SEC Baseball Legend
May 20, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Nunley, Cumbess Propel No. 12 Softball to Super Regionals
May 20, 2013 Wesley Crane (UK Athletics) -
Fish of the Week - 50 LB Flathead Catfish
May 17, 2013 Justin Mitchell -
Men’s Golf in 12th after Round One of NCAA Regional
May 17, 2013 Cory Weigel (UK Athletics) -
Eastern Kentucky 3, Murray State 1
May 17, 2013 John Brush -
Fifth Wildcat from 2012 Senior Class to Join National Football League
May 17, 2013 Tony Neely (UK Athletics) -
Outdoors with Big Country – Introduce a Kid to Fishing
May 17, 2013 Randy Adams, Columnist -
No. 8 Kentucky Takes on No. 9 Duke in Sweet 16
May 15, 2013 Chris Shoals (UK Athletics) -
God’s Great Outdoor Adventures - May Offers Excellent Fishing
May 15, 2013 Loman Scarbrough, Columnist -
Wildcats Get Three-Hit Game from Matt Reida, Homers from Micheal Thomas, A.J. Reed
May 15, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Kentucky-Baylor Game Part of Big 12/SEC Challenge
May 14, 2013 Deborah Moore (UK Athletics) -
UK Athletics Posts Record 3.14 GPA in Spring Semester
May 14, 2013 Tony Neely (UK Athletics) -
Wildcats Conclude 2013 Home Schedule with Tuesday Tilt vs. No. 14 Hoosiers
May 13, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Belmont Takes Murray State, 12-1
May 13, 2013 John Brush -
Softball to Host NCAA Regional for First Time in School History
May 13, 2013 Wes Crane (UK Athletics)
Statewide Kentucky News
Relief for Kentucky Homeowners Tops $61M under National Mortgage Settlement
May 22, 2013
Office of Attorney General
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Attorney General Conway Shares Information on Charitable Giving
May 22, 2013 Attorney General -
PSC Holds Public Meeting Next Tuesday in Kentucky-American Water Rate Case
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Gov. Beshear Names Bob Stewart as Tourism Secretary
May 21, 2013 Office of Governor Steve Beshear -
Family Fun Archaeology Day at Wickliffe Mounds
May 21, 2013 Gil Lawson -
DFI Commissioner Named Chair of National Group
May 21, 2013 Kelly May -
KY Board of Emergency Med Services Recognizes National EMS Week
May 21, 2013 Kristi Middleton -
House Speaker Stumbo Answers Federal Redistricting Case
May 20, 2013 Brian Wilkerson -
Kentucky ABC, Charitable Gaming Enforcement Execute Search Warrant on American Legion Post 43
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Kentucky Receives Nearly $3 million to Assist Displaced Comair Workers
May 20, 2013 office of Gov. Steve Beshear -
Memorial to Honor Kentucky Conservation Officers that Lost Lives in Service
May 20, 2013 Seth Stewart (Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife) -
FBI Mourns the Loss of Two Special Agents Killed in Training Exercise
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Legislator’s Log - Week of May 19, 2013
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Bluegrass Beacon - Coal Problem Worth Tackling in Washington and Frankfort
May 19, 2013 Jim Waters -
Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary to Retire
May 18, 2013 office of Gov. Steve Beshear -
Kentucky Historic Places Nominated for National Register
May 18, 2013 Diane Comer -
Grants Offered for KY Families Children Medical Expenses
May 17, 2013 Danielle Waller -
State Honors Foster Parents for Exemplary Service
May 17, 2013 Health and Family Services Cabinet -
Louisville Man Arrested For Online Sexual Solicitation of Juvenile
May 16, 2013 Les Williams (KSP) -
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend At Kentucky State Parks
May 16, 2013 Gil Lawson -
Kentucky Releases Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Programs
May 15, 2013 Dick Brown
National News
Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Victims of Oklahoma Tornadoes
May 22, 2013
Office of Governor Steve Beshear
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Nebraska Man Sentenced on Drug and Immigration Charges
May 22, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Three Admit Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping
May 22, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Fallen Agents Remembered for Their ‘True Valor’
May 22, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
‘Make It Quick’ Bandit Linked to 10th Bank Robbery
May 21, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Theft of Ben Franklin Bust
May 21, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Three Charged with Bank Robbery in Connection with 2012 Hoax Bomb Scenario
May 21, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Pakistani Nationals Extradited to Face Charges Involving Illegal Pharmaceutical Shipments
May 21, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Phoenix Man Sentenced for Armed Bank Robbery
May 20, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Eight Arrested in Connection with Cocaine Distribution Operation
May 20, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Justice Department Reaches Fair Housing Settlement in Disability Lawsuit
May 18, 2013 Department of Justice -
Husband and Wife Indicted for Federal Tax Crimes
May 18, 2013 Department of Justice -
Doctor Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges
May 17, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Charges Filed in Federal Sweep Targeting Chicago Heroin Distribution Network
May 17, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Tenth Anniversary of Bank Triple Murder
May 16, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Smuggling Ring Sentenced for Trafficking of Rhino Horns
May 16, 2013 U.S. Department of Justice -
Inmate Sentenced to Life for Violent Murder of Fellow Inmate
May 15, 2013 Department of Justice -
FDA Releases New Tool to Help Prevent Intentional Food Contamination
May 15, 2013 US Food and Drug Administration -
Tennessee Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Violate Civil Rights of African-American Residents
May 15, 2013 Department of Justice -
Drug Kingpin Kaboni Savage and Sister Kidada Convicted of Arson Murders
May 14, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
C.R. Bard Inc. to Pay U.S. $48.26 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Claims
May 14, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hopkins County Obituaries
Patricia Gail Osborne, 67 of St. Charles, KY
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. - Patricia Gail Osborne, 67 of St. Charles, KY passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 in the Baptist Health Hospital. Born…



















































































