KENTUCKY (5/19/13) - There is something rotten in the state of Denmark.” That is a centuries old phrase from William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, “Hamlet.” Going back to your high school English class, you might remember that strange things were indeed going on in Hamlet’s world. His father, the Danish king, had been murdered. His uncle was behind the conspiracy and had taken over the country.… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/19/13) - I have a terrible confession to get off my chest. It is a secret I have tried to hide from family and friends for years. Up to this point, I have been fairly successful in hiding this but I believe the time has come to clear the air. Having a secret is a terrible burden to bear especially around people who know you. You always run the risk that somebody is going to find out… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/19/13) – This week Dave discusses She wants to work and Financing the college experience. Dear Dave,I’m a stay-at-home mom now, and my husband brings home $2,600 a month. We’re trying to get out of debt, but we need more money coming in. I want to go back to work, but emotionally part of me feels like I should stay home with our 2-year-old daughter. What do you think? - Kayla Dear… Read More...

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/18/13) – The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by Dan Buie. Have you driven through the city and seen some of the construction going on? I have been driving around the Best Town on Earth on personal business and began to notice my tax dollars were being abused. Why does it take 13 city employees to pour concrete sidewalks on South Scott Street when an additional… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/18/13) - This week SurfKY News is featuring a photo presented by Amber Mena of Hopkins County. Read More...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – A study of public pools done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by swimmers. Through the study, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found germs in samples of pool filter water collected from public pools. CDC collected samples of water from pool filters from public… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history. The first merry-go-round was presented at a fair 393 years ago today in Turkey. Britain declared war on France 257 years ago today. Lewis and Clark began exploring the Louisiana Purchase 209 years ago today. Rubber bands were patented 168 years ago today. The first Kentucky Derby was held 138 years ago… Read More...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/17/13) – On Friday, May 17, 2013 the Madisonville Police Department reported 9 instances of law enforcement activity. Jennifer Cobb, 30, of Madisonville was arrested on May 16, for Theft by Unlawful Taking/ Disp.- Shoplifting. The arresting officer was William Roundtree. Orlando Mata, 32, of Manitou was served an arrest warrant on May 16, for another agency (Henderson… Read More...

KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – SurfKY News is honored to congratulate the following individuals for Birthdays, Anniversaries, achievements, and much more. Happy Anniversary to Tim and Thea Groves from Gloria Phillip Happy Birthday to Aaron and Amy Hourigan Happy Birthday to Scarlet Foster Alton Happy Birthday to JoHanna Elizabeth Davis Happy Birthday to Darren and Duane Harvey Happy Birthday to David… Read More...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Western Kentucky Residents are undecided for weekend plans due to a very unpredictable weather situation. Today, Friday, May 17, there is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon hours, and continuing into the late evening hours. Temperatures during the daytime hours will be around 77, dropping to 63 tonight. Saturday will see a slight drop in chance of… Read More...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product. Animals that have consumed any of the above recalled products may exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness, unthriftiness, or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat,… Read More...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/17/13) – On Thursday, May 16, SurfKY Region 2 News Director J.L. Graham was honored to visit the students of Majesty Christian Academy in Owensboro, in a follow-up from a series of articles written by the students. Earlier this year, Mr. Graham visited Majesty via request from a teacher, Lynn Reid. Reid had informed him that the students from her class were very interested in… Read More...

WESTERN KY (5/17/13) – It flows through the heart of Kentucky for some 255 miles from the confluence of the North and South forks at Beattyville to the Ohio River at Carrollton. The Kentucky River is a scenic waterway with numerous quiet backwaters and tree-shaded tributary streams. For the enterprising angler who is willing to spend some time looking at maps and driving back roads, the search… Read More...

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY (5/17/13) - The following is your weekly update on local restaurant inspections for the Hopkins County area, courtesy of the Hopkins County Health Department: America’s #1 Health Store – 100No violations City Park Pro Shop Snack Bar – 100No violations Dawson Pointe - 96Minor violations:•Soiled clothes not properly stored •Deep-freezer in need of repair•Food stored improperly… Read More...

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/17/13) – The following is your weekly update of movies showing at Carmike Cinemas, located in the Parkway Plaza Mall in Madisonville, Ky.* GREAT GATSBY,THE 2D (PG13) 6:50 | 10:00 GREAT GATSBY,THE 3D (PG13) 11:05 | 4:00 IRON MAN 3: 2D (PG13) 10:55 | 2:00 | 4:40 | 7:40 IRON MAN 3: 3D (PG13) 7:10 | 10:10 PAIN AND GAIN (R) 10:50 | 4:05 | 7:00 | 9:55 PEEPLES (PG13) 11:00 | 1:50… Read More...