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December 17, 2010 | Vol 1, Issue 66 |
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| Trigg County Home Suffers Fire Damage Thursday Evening | |
 The basement of Todd and Tatum Gilbert's Cobb Road home caught fire Thursday and reportedly smoldered all day. The Cerulean Volunteer Firefighters responded around 5:30 after the homeowners returned and found the power out. When he went to check the fuse panel located in the basement, he found smoke coming from the basement and immdediately called for help. The fire reportedly started near the dryer, but did not flame up, until the basement door was opened, because of a lack of air flow in the basement. It resulted in extensive damage to the basement, first floor and all personal belongings.
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TN Woman Arraigned, Court Date Set for Monday in Henrietta Kemp Attack | 
51-year-old Lori Ann Little of Nashville appeared before Christian District Judge Jim Adams Thursday afternoon for arraignment on a burglary, 1st degree, charge related to the attack of Hopkinsville Mayor Dan Kemp's wife, Henrietta, Wednesday afternoon at their Deepwood Drive home. The Commonwealth's Attorney's office asked that an assault, 2nd degree, charge be added and Judge Adams agreed. Police say Little came to the Kemp house and then forced her way inside when Henrietta answered the door. The two women reportedly struggled with Kemp fleeing to a neighbor's house. The News Edge was on the scene shortly after the attack and interviewed Hopkinsville Police Chief Guy Howie live during the 5 o'clock news Wednesday evening. (Full Story) |
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| Gander Ceremony | |
 Major General Retired John Herrling returned to Fort Campbell and Hopkinsville Sunday to help commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Gander, Newfoundland, crash that claimed the lives of 248 Fort Campbell Soldiers and 8 crew members. Herrling was the 2nd Brigade Commander when the Arrow Air plane crashed during take off while carrying the soldiers home from a peace-keeping mission in the Sinai Peninsula. The entire Gander Ceremony was carried live on Boomer Radio 96.5 and 100.9 FM. (Listen to Audio) (Photo Gallery)
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McCubbin Named Rand Paul's Deputy State Director | |
 Senator Jim Bunning's Field Representative Rachel McCubbin announced Monday afternoon at the Pennyrile Area Development District's December meeting she will become Senator Elect Rand Paul's Deputy State Director. Meanwhile, Congressman Ed Whitfield's District Director announced the Congressman will chair the Energy Subcommittee when the 112th Congress convenes in January. The News Edge provided you with all of the details!
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| Wreaths Across America | |
 More than 1,100 holiday wreaths are adding some color to graves at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West following Saturday's "Wreaths Across America" Ceremony. Several people were on hand for the event despite rain and temperatures hovering in the mid-40s. (Full Story)
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| Hopkinsville Woman Facing Jail Time In Fraud Case | |
 Former Jennie Stuart Medical Center employee Deborah Kuehn is facing at least 180 days in prison after she entered a guilty plea to 56 charges of second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. Kuehn will be sentenced in Christian County Circuit Court April 12th. (Full Story)
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| Christian County Juvenile Drug Court Benefits From Concert | |
More than 500 people turned out Wednesday night to help raise an estimated 9 to 10-thousand dollars for The Christian County Youth Services Juvenile Drug Court. The concert was part of the Peter Mayer "Stars and Promises" Tour. The performers were guests of Carrie McGinnis on WKDZ Tuesday and gave us a preview of what was to come. (Full Story) |
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Christian County Fiscal Court | |
 Christian County Magistrates authorized spending more than 150-thousand dollars for remodeling expenses at the A. W. Watts Seniors Center and the Alhambra Theater. Magistrates also approved the purchase of two new dump trucks for the county road department at a cost of 150-thousand dollars. (Full Story)
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Click here to see shopping list from Broadbent Foods & Gifts, Cadiz Do It Best, Gracious Me, Hancocks, Honey Baked Ham, Rooms For Less, and Sears. |
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Lake Barkley and Trigg County Insurance Merging |  Lake Barkley Insurance and Trigg County Insurance in Cadiz will merge January 1st, with the new office to be located in the current Trigg County Insurance Office at 67 Main Street in Cadiz. Owners say customers will see no change in services and the merger will not affect policies already issued by the two companies. (Full Story) |
| Trigg County Conservation Leaders Honored | |
 Retiring Trigg County Conservation District board member and long-time chairman Lewis McCormick was honored for 50 years of service during Tuesday's annua l Christmas dinner. Board member Jackie Humphries was also honored for 27 years of service, with Trigg County Farmer Charles Jones named Cooperator of the Year. Click here for audio and more photos.
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| Entertainment E-dge | |
 Tuesday, Carrie had several of the musicians from the Peter Mayer "Stars & Promises" Christmas show stop by with some live Christmas music for the On The Air With Carrie program. Their concert this past Wednesday at the Alhambra, raised several thousand dollars for Christian County Juvenile Services. Click here to listen to the interview as heard on Real Country WKDZ 106.5 FM.
Wednesday, The Voice of the Titans, Mike Keith paid Bill a visit on the "Live Afternoon Drive." Mike talked about some recent roster moves and the Titans chances against the Texans this Sunday. Bill also quizzed Mike about his position on Fruit Cake and Larry Stone's eating habits. Click here to listen.
 Wednesday on the Country Club, Aviva Yasgur from Land Between the Lakes talked about tomorrow's Bird Count Outing in conjunction with the Audubon Society. Bird lovers and watchers will gather at the Nature Station at 6 AM this Saturday. All are welcome. A $5 donation per bird watcher will go to the Audubon Society.
Thursday, Bill overcame the language barrier and his "Southernese" to interview longtime Northeasterner and editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac, Janice Stillman. Stillman talked about the rich history of the oldest continuous periodical in North America. She also talked about the Almanac's uncanny accuracy in predicting the weather. Click here to listen to the interview as aired on Real Country WKDZ 106.5 FM.
Congratulations from Real Country WKDZ 106.5 FM to Nikole Terrell (Facebook winner) & Jody Fox...they each won a pair of tickets from the BIG 106.5 to see Garth Brooks tonight at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. |
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Coming Up This Weekend | |
Friday:
Live Broadcast at Cash Express on West 7th Street
Toy Drive for the Hopkinsville Fire & Police Departments, 1 - 3 PM
If you would like to help with the Toy Drive, drop a new unwrapped toy at any of the Hopkinsville Fire & Police Departments or at Cash Express today.
Trigg County Boys & Girls vs. Lyon County
Pregame 5:45 PM on 100.9 FM and online at www.wkdzradio.com
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 Saturday:
Saturday Morning Sports, 8 AM on WKDZ 106.5 FM
UK Women vs. Alabama A&M,
Pregame 12:45 PM on WKDZ 100.9 FM
UK vs Mississippi Valley State,
Pregame 5:30 PM on WKDZ 106.5 FM
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Sunday:
Titans vs. Houston, Pregame 11 AM on WKDZ 106.5 FM
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Coming Up Next Week |
Hometown Holidays Weekdays from 9 - 10 AM
on WKDZ 106.5 FM and Boomer Radio 96.5 & 100.9 FM
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Monday:
Coach Calipari Show, 5 PM on 100.9 FM
Budweiser Big Blue Sports Report, 6 PM on 100.9 FM and 106.5 FM
KME Christmas Classic
Trigg Girls vs. Larue County, Pregame 2:15 PM
Trigg Boys vs. Stewart County, Pregame 7:45 PM
Tuesday: Jeff Fisher Show, 6 PM on 106.5 FM KME Christmas ClassicTrigg Boys vs. Allen County, Scottsville, Pregame 12:45 PM Trigg Girls vs. Loan Oak, Pregame 6 PM Trigg Boys vs. Reidland, Pregame 7:45 PM all games on WKDZ AM, 100.9 FM and online at www.wkdzradio.com _____________________________________
Wednesday:
H.I.P.
(Hoptown's Interesting People/Places) on
WHVO 96.5 FM and Oldies 1480
features Santa Claus on
Hoptown This Morning
with Ann Petrie and Drew Wilson
H.I.P. airs at approximately 7:35 AM
KME Christmas ClassicTrigg Boys vs. Butler County, Pregame 12:45 PM Trigg Girls vs. Caldwell County, Pregame 6 PM Trigg Boys vs. Dawson Springs, Pregame 7:45 PM all games on WKDZ AM, 100.9 FM and online at www.wkdzradio.com
UK vs. Winthrop, Pregame 10:30 AM on WKDZ 106.5 FM
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