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FRANKFORT, KY– Highway construction will be suspended through the long Labor Day holiday period to minimize delays for travelers, though lane restrictions will remain in place at multiple sites.

HOPKINS COUNTY KY - The Madisonville Fire Department reports for September 1, 2010 through September 3, 2010 to include having to retrieve keys from an elevator shaft:

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY - The Hopkins County Sheriff Department report arrests for September 1 through September 3 to include Possession of Meth:

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY—This upcoming Monday, September 6th, will mark our nation’s 128th Labor Day celebration, but do we really know why we celebrate and where the holiday began?

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY – A Railroad track issue will require an emergency closure of a Hopkins County road.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY – A Madisonville man who was running from the Kentucky State Police was located and held by Skip, from the KSP K-9 Unit.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY – It’s Friday again in Hopkins County.  September is here and Fall is right around the corner. This means less humidity, cooler temps, a nice breeze, beautiful landscapes and just an all-around great environment for some weekend fun! Get your groove on and get ready...

MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KY - The National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame (NTPHF) was founded in 1998, in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The 2010 NTPHF weekend will be held September 24-26 at the Merle Travis Music Center, located next to Paradise Park in Powderly, KY.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY - iSurf News brings you what opens this week in theatres.  New this Friday:  Machete, Going the Distance, and The American.

NORTONVILLE, KY - Friendly reminder:  organizers are utilizing The River facility to host a concert Friday (Sept 3) by Jeff & Sheri Easter.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY—Though they might not be the "real" sleigh-riding Santa and workshop elves of our childhood memories, members of the Hopkins County B.A.S.S. Club sure come close.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY—A group of local men who thoroughly enjoy the sport of football have decided to start holding free-of-charge flag-football games every Saturday at Browning Springs Middle School.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY—Chartered in 1939, our local Lions Club has provided quality assistance to the community for many years, yet just like any charitable organization, they need the support of our area’s citizens and businesses to continue their long-standing tradition.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY—As a benefit to the Madisonville North Hopkins High School’s Maroons Baseball team, approximately 35 confirmed MNHHS alumni players will be participating in a double-header Alumni Baseball Game on September 18th.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY - The Maroon offense must have been upset about last week’s game or they had a rough week at practice, because Friday night they came out blazing.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY - Ruby Sisk Hendrix, 92, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville.

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY – Rowena G. Holsapple, age 84, of Madisonville, KY died August 31, 2010 at 11:15 p.m. at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare.

MADISONVILLE, KY - Sharon Y. Ives, 56, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Monday August 30, 2010 at her home.