Louise Baker, 94, of Madisonville
Louise Baker, age 94, of Madisonville, formerly of Princeton, passed away March 8, 2026, at her daughter’s home. Louise was born June 30, 1931, to the late Carl Henderson Hunt and Vera Mae Cook Hunt Pruitt. She
Princeton Man Arrested on Assault Charges Linked to February Domestic Incident
A Princeton man was arrested over the weekend on assault charges from an altercation that occurred last month. Princeton Police say 52-year-old Kevin Martin was arrested on a Caldwell County warrant for second-degree assault and second-degree assault
Gas Prices Jump Nearly 50 Cents In Western Kentucky
It should be no surprise that gas prices in west central Kentucky have jumped sharply over the past week. According to the AAA East Central Gas Price Report, released every Monday as a monitor to the region,
Eddyville Man Indicted and Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
An Eddyville man has been arrested on a warrant after being indicted by a grand jury on drug trafficking and other charges. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports a Lyon Circuit Court Indictment Warrant was served on
Shots-Fired Call Leads to Eddyville Man’s Arrest on Drug, Gun Charges
An Eddyville man was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a shots-fired call led police to search a Friendship Road home Friday. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and state troopers responded to
Lyon County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect
Authorities in Lyon County are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman law enforcement believes was involved in a recent theft at a closed business in Eddyville. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that their
Thomas Discusses Additional Local Road Funding
Additional local road funding could be coming to some priority projects if the Kentucky Road plan remains similar to the way the Kentucky House of Representatives crafted the designations. Eighth District State Representative Walker Thomas says 2026-28
Medicaid & Education Being Considered By State Senate
Increased cost of medicaid and critical road projects are on the mind of third district State Senator Craig Richardson. Senator Richardson says after being passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives last week the state senate Appropriations
KU Announces Customer Refunds Following New Rate Ruling
Kentucky Utilities customers can expect some changes on upcoming electric bills, after state regulators approved a reduced rate increase, along with automatic refunds for many. KU, which serves over half a million across 77 counties, had an
Caldwell Chamber Announces 2026 Member Opportunities and Events
The Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce is rolling out fresh opportunities for its members this year, with Executive Director Chloe King leading the charge to boost engagement and deliver value where it matters most. King’s goal this