KENTUCKY (5/26/13) - I’ve been involved in ministry or “church work” for over two decades. Don’t let my youthful persona fool you; I’m now closer to drawing Social Security than I am to drawing Crayola inspired pictures on construction paper. Obviously, Social Security may not be an option for me or my generation, but that’s a column for another time. Back to the ministry: Yes, the church has… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/26/13) - I have concluded that life, as it stands out in the public arena, is a very confusing thing. As I watched the news and see scandal after scandal unfold and people trying to dance around the facts so that they come out looking good, I am reminded of how that doesn’t work for me. I have a new TV show I want to pitch to someone. I am calling it, “Dancing with the Idiots.” The… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/26/13) – This week Dave discusses Move or set family boundaries? and Altering a baby step Dear Dave,I live outside Houston with my wife and our 9-month-old daughter. I’ve received a job offer from a company on the other side of the city that would pay, with bonuses, $25,000 a year more than I’m currently making. This would require moving to a new house and away from our extended… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/25/13) – In my last article I shared with you a dream that I had that made a lasting impression on me. My dream consisted of seeing a pretty lady walking down a path in a beautiful white dress. As she was walking, mud was being thrown at her from all directions. Eventually, the mud completely covered her. When I woke up from this dream, my inner voice told me that the woman… Read More...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/25/13) – A new industrial hemp webpage tells how the plant got started in Kentucky, how Kentucky came to be the nation’s leading producer, and what’s being done to bring hemp back to the commonwealth. The Industrial Hemp Facts page is the most recent addition to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s website, www.kyagr.com. It provides users quick facts about industrial hemp… Read More...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/25/13) – Families can take a free test drive of fishing fun during the first weekend of June. Kentucky celebrates free fishing weekend across the state June 1-2. It’s been an annual event since at least 1992. Moms, dads, grandparents, extended family and out-of-state visitors all can sample Kentucky’s fishing opportunities without having to buy a license or permit during this… Read More...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/25/13) – Memorial Day is an American holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May. This day honors all the men and women who have died while serving our country. This holiday was originally known as “Decoration Day.” It was formed in the years that followed the Civil War. In 1971, it officially became a federal holiday. This holiday was originally known to honor those who had… Read More...

WESTERN Ky. (5/24/13) – Looks to be the perfect weather conditions for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Today, Friday, we are looking at a warm temperature of 69 degrees throughout the daytime hours, with constant sunshine all day. In the evening hours, we will see a few small clouds beginning to gradually move into the Western Kentucky region, with temperatures around 46 degrees overnight.… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/24/13) – SurfKY News is honored to congratulate the following individuals for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, achievements, and much more. Starting out, we would like to congratulate Michael S. Covington and Melanie Wright Fulkerson in the official announcement of their engagement and upcoming wedding. Michael is the son of Gary and Shirley Covington of Greenville, KY. Melanie is… Read More...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/24/13) – On Friday, May 24, 2013 the Madisonville Police Department reported 9 instances of law enforcement activity. Antonio Frazier, 52, of Madisonville was arrested on May 23 for Disorderly Conduct, Menacing, Assault in the 3rd Degree and Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess. The arresting officer was Justin Jones. Tyrelle Henderson, 36, of Madisonville was arrested on May 23… Read More...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/24/13) – On Thursday, May 23, the Madisonville Fire Department (MFD) reported three instances of activity within the Madisonville city limits. At approximately 10:00 AM, MFD received an alert from Central Dispatch requesting units respond to the Hopkins County Fairgrounds for a dumpster on fire. Upon arrival, Engine 17 found that there was a coal mining rescue operation drill… Read More...

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/24/13) - I think it might be a pretty good choice to stay off the streets this weekend here in the big city. Read More...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/24/13) – The following are the results of the Kentucky Lottery for Thursday, MAY 23. The winning numbers for the Kentucky Lottery Decades of Dollars are 14 - 20 - 22 - 25 - 35 - 42 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...

WESTERN KY (5/24/13) – When water temperatures warm into the 70s, it's catfish time across Kentucky. "Late May and June is the prime time for catching catfish from reservoirs, small lakes, rivers and farm ponds," said Gerry Buynak, assistant director of fisheries at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "The spawn is underway and with the onset of warmer weather, catfish settle… Read More...

WESTERN Ky. (5/23/13) – It’s finally Friday, and SurfKY News is thrilled to offer you a weekly update of activities and events going on over the weekend in your neck of the woods! Get out and have a great time this Memorial Weekend! Hopkins County Dawson Springs Fun WeekendDawson Springs will be having a Fun Weekend from May 24- May 25, 2013 at Riverside Park from 10:00am-6:00pm Come out and see… Read More...