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surfky.com/hopkins http://surfky.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 06:49:34 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) Patricia Gail Osborne, 67 of St. Charles, KY http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31807-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 July 28, 1945 to the late Hester and the late Margaret (Binkley) Driver. She was a housewife, loving mother, caring friend, and a christian.

Preceeded in death by her parents and one brother, Gilbert Driver.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, John "Tommy" Osborne; three daughters, Tracy (Warren) Walker of Dawson Springs, Stacy Osborne of Madisonville, and Erin Osborne of Earlington; three sons, John (Marty) Osborne, III of Nortonville, Christopher Osborne of Bowling Green,

]]> karen@surfky.com (SurfKY News) Wed, 22 May 2013 21:05:17 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31807-patricia-gail-osborne-67-of-st-charles-ky Finis Ray Cates, 76, of Madisonville, KY http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31806-finis-ray-cates-76-of-madisonville-ky HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. Finis Ray Cates, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at his home.

He was born on December 8, 1936 in Madisonville to the late Ruth Roosevelt Cates and Harry Davis Cates. He retired as a coal miner from Island Creek Coal Co. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Louise Cates.

He is survived by his sisters, Anna Boze, Helen Hartline both of

]]> karen@surfky.com (SurfKY News) Wed, 22 May 2013 21:04:41 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31806-finis-ray-cates-76-of-madisonville-ky Myrtle Gladys Wyatt, 92, formerly of Madisonville, KY (pending) http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31805--myrtle-gladys-wyatt-92-formerly-of-madisonville-ky-pending- HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. - Myrtle Gladys Wyatt, 92, formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away at her daughters home on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Arrangements are currently pending.

]]> karen@surfky.com (SurfKY News) Wed, 22 May 2013 21:04:05 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31805--myrtle-gladys-wyatt-92-formerly-of-madisonville-ky-pending- Martha Waller, 90, of Madisonville, KY http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31723-martha-waller-90-of-madisonville-ky-pending

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. Martha Waller, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

She was born January 20, 1923 in Sturgis, KY to the late Lacey Horne and Della Holt Horne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Morris Waller, five sisters, and three brothers.

Mrs. Waller was a homemaker. She attended Second Baptist Church in Madisonville, and liked to knit and crotchet.

She is survived by one son, Dave (Brenda) Waller of Greenville, KY; one granddaughter, Traci (Jarrod) Bennett of Pembroke, KY; and two great grandchildren, Kate Bennett and Lane Bennett.

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]]> karen@surfky.com (SurfKY News) Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:53 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31723-martha-waller-90-of-madisonville-ky-pending Vickie Lynn Geary, 54, of Madisonville, KY http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31724-vickie-lynn-geary-54-of-madisonville-ky-pending

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. Vickie Lynn Geary, 54, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at her residence.

She was born July 23, 1958 in Earlington, KY to Wanda Marvel Rogers and the late Robert Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Cleveland.

Mrs. Geary worked as a seamstress at Carhartt. She of the Pentecostal faith and loved to read.

She is survived by her husband, Roy "Tim" Harlan Geary; two daughters, Jamia (Sammy) Atkins of Madisonville and Victoria Messamore of Madisonville; one son, Brian Geary of Madisonville; two sisters, Karen (John) Boze of Earlington and Becky

]]> karen@surfky.com (SurfKY News) Wed, 22 May 2013 21:02:14 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/obituaries/local/hopkins/31724-vickie-lynn-geary-54-of-madisonville-ky-pending Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Victims of Oklahoma Tornadoes http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31804-governor-beshear-directs-flags-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-victims-of-oklahoma-tornadoes half staff 300

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/22/13) – Governor Steve Beshear today directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset Friday, May 24, as a mark of respect for victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes.

Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.

Flag status information is available at http://governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx.

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]]> bethany@surfky.com (Office of Governor Steve Beshear) Wed, 22 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31804-governor-beshear-directs-flags-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-victims-of-oklahoma-tornadoes Nebraska Man Sentenced on Drug and Immigration Charges http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31800-nebraska-man-sentenced-on-drug-and-immigration-charges FBI f 300

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/22/13) – United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that on May 21, 2013, Gustavo Armenta Trujillo, age 42, of Lincoln, was sentenced to 15 years and eight months (188 months) in prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine and to a concurrent term of six years and five months (77 months) for illegal reentry after removal for an aggravated felony. Following the prison term, Armenta will serve four years on supervised

]]> karen@surfky.com (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Wed, 22 May 2013 20:09:27 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31800-nebraska-man-sentenced-on-drug-and-immigration-charges National Magazine Names KY as Top Spot for Trophy Deer http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/99-general-sports-for-all-sites/31801-national-magazine-names-ky-as-top-spot-for-trophy-deer deer KY wildlife

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WESTERN Ky. (5/20/13) – Outdoor Life magazine has named Kentucky as the nation's top destination for trophy deer hunting.

The national hunting and fishing magazine based its rankings on trophy deer production, hunter density, fees and how hunter friendly the laws and regulations were in each state.

"The trophy deer hunting possibilities in Kentucky aren't a secret anymore," said Dr. Jon Gassett, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "Last year, we sold deer permits to residents from

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]]> bethany@surfky.com (Seth Stewart) Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:41 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/99-general-sports-for-all-sites/31801-national-magazine-names-ky-as-top-spot-for-trophy-deer Three Admit Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31799-three-admit-conspiracy-to-commit-kidnapping fbi guilty 300

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/22/13) – United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy announced that Antonio Zermeno Garcia entered a guilty plea in federal court in San Diego today to count one of an indictment charging him and co-defendants Luis Miguel Salas Rodriguez and Carlos Alberto Andrade-De La Cruz with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1201(c). Co-defendants Luis Miguel Salas Rodriguez and Carlos Alberto Andrade-De La Cruz previously entered guilty pleas to the same charge on April 26, 2013.
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]]> karen@surfky.com (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:39 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31799-three-admit-conspiracy-to-commit-kidnapping Graham Alumni Association Celebrates 75th Meeting http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/75-hopkins-news/31797-graham-alumni-association-celebrates-75th-meeting graham high school 300

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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.

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]]> 113251813@surfky.com (Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter) Wed, 22 May 2013 19:57:45 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/75-hopkins-news/31797-graham-alumni-association-celebrates-75th-meeting Volleyball Announces 2013 Schedule http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/99-general-sports-for-all-sites/31795-volleyball-announces-2013-schedule uk volleyball 2013 schedule

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/22/13) – The Kentucky volleyball team continues to embody success as Craig Skinner enters his ninth season at the helm of the program. The team has advanced to eight-straight NCAA Tournaments, a feat only 14 teams in the nation have achieved, while also advancing to the round of 16 in three of the last four seasons.

Composing a challenging schedule that encompasses a multitude of playing-styles has continually prepared Skinner’s teams for post-season berths. The 2013 schedule announced on Wednesday

]]> bethany@surfky.com (Deborah Moore, UK Athletics) Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:31 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/99-general-sports-for-all-sites/31795-volleyball-announces-2013-schedule Relief for Kentucky Homeowners Tops $61M under National Mortgage Settlement http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/31793-relief-for-kentucky-homeowners-tops-61m-under-national-mortgage-settlement jim conway 300

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/22/13) – Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers continue to provide direct relief to homeowners in Kentucky and across the country as part of the historic national mortgage foreclosure settlement. According to the fourth post-settlement report released today by the independent settlement monitor, 1,757 Kentucky homeowners received more than $61.1 million in settlement-related relief from Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, Chase and Wells Fargo through March 31, 2013. Borrowers received an average of $34,806 in

]]> bethany@surfky.com (Office of Attorney General) Wed, 22 May 2013 19:20:14 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/31793-relief-for-kentucky-homeowners-tops-61m-under-national-mortgage-settlement Ravita Faces Third-Ranked Anderson in Opening Round of NCAAs http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/99-general-sports-for-all-sites/31778-ravita-faces-third-ranked-anderson-in-opening-round-of-ncaas uk tennis women 300

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/22/13) – As the first Kentucky player to receive a singles at-large bid since 2006, 28th-ranked freshman Nadia Ravita will square off with third-ranked Robin Anderson of UCLA on Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET in the opening round of the 2013 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Tennis Singles Championship in Urbana, Ill.

After posting a 20-4 singles record, including 10-3 in Southeastern Conference matches, Ravita received the first singles at-large bid for a Wildcat since Kim Coventry earned one in 2006.

Ranked

]]> bethany@surfky.com (Will Kindred, UK Athletics) Wed, 22 May 2013 17:19:29 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/99-general-sports-for-all-sites/31778-ravita-faces-third-ranked-anderson-in-opening-round-of-ncaas Attorney General Conway Shares Information on Charitable Giving http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/31777-attorney-general-conway-shares-information-on-charitable-giving oklahoma tornado 4 300

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/22/13) – Attorney General Jack Conway today issued a warning to Kentuckians who may be interested in donating to assist storm victims in Oklahoma.

“Please make sure that you donate to a reputable relief agency – like the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army or efforts organized through your place of worship,’ said General Conway. “Many times scammers are lurking in the shadows trying to capitalize on the generosity of others during times of tragedy.”

Monday’s tornado in Moore, Okla.

]]> bethany@surfky.com (Attorney General) Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:48 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/31777-attorney-general-conway-shares-information-on-charitable-giving PSC Holds Public Meeting Next Tuesday in Kentucky-American Water Rate Case http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/31776-psc-holds-public-meeting-next-tuesday-in-kentucky-american-water-rate-case ky american water 300

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/22/13) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a meeting in Lexington next week to receive public comments on the request for a rate increase by the Kentucky-American Water Co.

The meeting is scheduled for:

Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m. (public comments at 6:30 p.m.)
Auditorium
Bryan Station High School
201 Eastin Road
Lexington, Ky. 40505

The public comment meeting will be preceded by an information session during which PSC staff will explain the rate adjustment process and the criteria

]]> bethany@surfky.com (KY Public Service Commission) Wed, 22 May 2013 16:51:44 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/31776-psc-holds-public-meeting-next-tuesday-in-kentucky-american-water-rate-case Fallen Agents Remembered for Their ‘True Valor’ http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31775-fallen-agents-remembered-for-their-true-valor fbi b 300

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/22/13) – On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, the FBI saluted two special agents killed in a training accident as devoted husbands and fathers and as men of valor who “walked willingly into places most of us dare not go” while serving on the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT).

Special Agent Christopher W. Lorek, 41, and Special Agent Stephen P. Shaw, 40, died May 17 during a maritime counterterrorism exercise involving helicopters and a ship off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The agents

]]> bethany@surfky.com (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:07 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/news/national/31775-fallen-agents-remembered-for-their-true-valor Local Team Heads for Oklahoma to Lend a Helping Hand http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/55-local-hopkins-top-news/31774-local-team-heads-for-oklahoma-to-lend-a-helping-hand oklahoma tornado 3 300

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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 tornado victims in Oklahoma.

The team will be working Saturday-Monday and will be returning home on Tuesday morning. They are currently collecting: Diapers, Baby Wipes, Industrial Trash Bags, Plastic Tarps, Gatorade and money donations. You can donate to the Jodi Powers Search and Rescue Technologies at any Old National Bank or online

]]> 113251813@surfky.com (Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter) Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:53 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/55-local-hopkins-top-news/31774-local-team-heads-for-oklahoma-to-lend-a-helping-hand Gov. Steve Beshear’s Statement of Condolences to Oklahoma Tornado Victims http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31756-gov-steve-beshears-statement-of-condolences-to-oklahoma-tornado-victims oklahoma tornado 300

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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, on behalf of all Kentuckians, also send our support, and our hope, as Oklahomans begin their recovery and rebuilding efforts. Our thoughts

]]> karen@surfky.com (office of Gov. Steve Beshear) Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:29 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31756-gov-steve-beshears-statement-of-condolences-to-oklahoma-tornado-victims Hooked on Science - Hairdryer Science http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31773-hooked-on-science-fireproof-balloon hooked science 300

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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 balloon so that it is bigger than

]]> karen@surfky.com (Jason Lindsey) Wed, 22 May 2013 16:11:12 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31773-hooked-on-science-fireproof-balloon Madisonville Police Report – May 22, 2013 http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/75-hopkins-news/31768-madisonville-police-report--may-22-2013 mpd arrestlog6 300

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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.

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]]> 113251813@surfky.com (Madisonville Police Department) Wed, 22 May 2013 15:56:58 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/75-hopkins-news/31768-madisonville-police-report--may-22-2013 Sen. Paul Applauds House Passage of Freedom to Fish Act http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31766-sen-paul-applauds-house-passage-of-freedom-to-fish-act randpaul03 300

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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 that Congress has taken action to protect Kentucky's residents and businesses from the Army Corps’ burdensome plan,” said Sen.

]]> karen@surfky.com (Dan Bayens) Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:31 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31766-sen-paul-applauds-house-passage-of-freedom-to-fish-act MCC Recognizes Outstanding Students http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/75-hopkins-news/31765-mcc-recognizes-outstanding-students mcc outstanding 300

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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 Studies.
•Jordan Love of Earlington was named Outstanding Math Student and Learning Center Tutor of the Year.
•Julie Beitler of Madisonville was the recipient of the MCC Lions Club

]]> karen@surfky.com (Joyce Riggs) Wed, 22 May 2013 15:36:52 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/75-hopkins-news/31765-mcc-recognizes-outstanding-students Tuesday Kentucky Lottery Results – Mega Millions http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31764-monday-kentucky-lottery-results-mega-millions lotto 300 e

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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 other medium. The Kentucky Lottery makes no expressed or

]]> karen@surfky.com (Kentucky Lottery) Wed, 22 May 2013 15:35:23 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/123-general-news-for-all-sites/31764-monday-kentucky-lottery-results-mega-millions Regional Sports Complex Building Initiatives Finally Underway http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/55-local-hopkins-top-news/31755-regional-sports-complex-building-initiatives-finally-underway hc fiscal court

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HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/22/13) – The regular meeting of the Hopkins County Fiscal Court was held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, followed by the Fiscal Court’s Building and Grounds Committee meeting at 2:30 p.m.

The report of County Attorney, Todd P’Pool was that Donovan Industries has moved an estimated 80% to 90% of its blasting operations to an underground blasting chamber, and that the chamber will be “totally finished within one month.” Donovan Industries is the company located just south of Nortonville near

]]> null2@surfky.com (Jessica Frodge, SurfKY Lead Reporter) Wed, 22 May 2013 14:49:09 GMT http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/55-local-hopkins-top-news/31755-regional-sports-complex-building-initiatives-finally-underway Western Kentucky Infant Shooting Investigation Underway http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/51-top-news-for-all-sites/31754-western-kentucky-infant-shooting-investigation-underway breaking news shooting gun

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TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (5/22/13) – On May 21, 2013, at approximately 9:16 PM, Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to the residence of David Southwick, in rural Trigg County, in reference to a two-year-old suffering a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was initially transported to Trigg County Hospital by Trigg County EMS, where stabilized, and was later transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for non-life threatening injuries. At this time, the investigation appears to be that of an accidental

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