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Report: CIA witheld info from White House
The senior Republican on the House Intelligence Committee Thursday called for a criminal investigation into whether the CIA lied ...


Baghdad plans to kill stray dogs
Baghdad authorities announced a citywide campaign on Thursday to kill stray dogs in the Iraqi capital after a spate of dog attacks ...


Federal judge orders 5 terror suspects released at Gitmo
A federal judge has ordered the release of five Algerian terror suspects who have been held without charge for almost seven ...


Former Hill aide pleads guilty to hiding gifts
A former congressional staffer has pleaded guilty to not reporting thousands of dollars in illegal gifts from lobbyists.


Bush, Olmert to hold final meeting in office
President George W. Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert two leaders with just weeks left in office will discuss a range ...


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Anviron Completes Purchase of New Thailand Manufacturing Facility
The Anviron Holding Company (OTC: ANVH) ("Anviron"), a manufacturer and marketer of "Clean & Green" products and technology, today announced that it has expanded its commitment to the South-East Asia market by entering into an agreement to purchase 26 acres of land for the establishment of a permane...
Ahead of the Bell: Steel prices heading down (AP) and Mechel Attends Metal Expo' 2008 Annual Exhibition (PR Newswire)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Steel prices may fall next year because of weakening demand and lower iron ore and coking coal costs, an analyst warned Monday.Goldman Sachs analyst Sal Tharani said a stronger dollar, falling freight costs and low prices for coking coal and iron ore should boost steel imports over ...
Is Sears a bargain stock? No way (at Fortune) and Saks, National Coal: Biggest Price Decliners (SKS, NCOC) (at The Wall Street Journal Online)
NEW YORK (Fortune) -- Investors who think shares of Sears Holdings are a bargain after plummeting 80% from their peak should think again. That might sound like a no-brainer after retailers across the board - from Macy's (M, Fortune 500) to Best Buy (BBY, Fortune 500) - have been reporting dismal ...
Timing Your Exits with Fibonacci Extensions (Daily FX) and Exchange rate and competition worries hit St. Jude (AP)
Fibonacci studies are an excellent tool for a forex trader to use because they can act as a leading indicator.� If used properly, the can help you to determine when to get into a trade.� More importantly, they can help you get out of a trade too.Fib Studies do not tell you if the market is going to ...
US home construction sinks to new record low (AP) and Smoking ban, shaky economy wallop Dutch bars (AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Construction of new homes plunged last month to the lowest level on records going back nearly 50 years as U.S. builders slashed production while Wall Street nosedived.Embattled homebuilders, who enjoyed a five-year boom, are now building new homes and apartments at a record-low pa...

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A three-car accident on Fort Campbell Boulevard
A three-car accident occurred this morning on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Hopkinsville. One person was transported to the hospital following the accident.

Woman comes home to find trailer on fire
Firefighters this morning were still investigating how a fire broke out in a mobile home on Old Concord Lane, destroying the home.

Chase, crash spur charges
A 48-year-old Hopkinsville woman is being charged with four counts of attempted murder of a police officer after a high speed pursuit ended with her slamming into a police cruiser, according to a report from the Hopkinsville Police Department.

Pedestrian admitted to hospital after being hit
A Hopkinsville man remained in stable condition at Jennie Stuart Medical Center after being admitted to a room this morning after he was hit by a car while walking across the road, a family member said.

Duvall hopes to return to HMS soon
Clyde Lile, the interim principal at Hopkinsville Middle School, choked back tears Tuesday night when he asked school board members and administrators to pray for Principal Wendy Duvall.

Mother charged in kids' fire deaths
The mother of two children who died in a Fort Campbell fire in May 2007 has been indicted by a federal grand jury for setting the fire that killed her children, according to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office.

Restaurant Report - November 18, 2008
All information is provided by the Christian County Health Department. A minimum score of 85 with no critical violations is considered passing.  Restaurants have a chance to increase their scores by correcting critical problems while the inspector is on site. Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection if the score is below 85, or if there is a critical violation.

Community News Feed Down. The joy of a good argument
Reckon So? | By Toby Hightower One of the best friends I’ve ever had delighted in proving me wrong. I loved and cherished him and I never doubted that he loved me, but we were always in contention about something. This added so much spice to both of our lives! It cost me a dollar to learn that salmon is pronounced sammon, but it was both fun and educational in the long run.
Jackson feels threatened by black candidate
Straight & Simple | By Cecil Herndon When the Rev. Jesse Jackson recently make a cutting comment about Sen. Barack Obama, Jackson apologists insisted his words were taken out of context.
The Prichard Committee at 25
This year marks an important milestone in Kentucky’s struggle to create world-class schools – one that reminds me of the critical role that engaged citizens must play if our state is to move forward.
More work needed on pensions
FRANKFORT – June’s special legislative session may have been a major step forward in strengthening Kentucky’s public retirement systems, but it was never intended to be the only step. My legislative colleagues and I, and many others with ties to these systems, realize there is more work to be done.
How to enjoy a political argument
Reckon so? | By Toby Hightower I once made up my mind never to discuss religion, sex or politics, and for a while several people mistook me for a deaf mute. I gave up the resolution as silly and now I just try to enjoy political discussions.
Fire starts at Ky. New Era after water shut off

Firefighters used extinguishers to put out a fire at the offices of a western Kentucky newspaper after the water had been shut off.



KY High School Sports - Friday's Games

Football Second round playoff pairings Friday's games Class 6-A REGION ONE Seneca at Eastern, 7:30 Ballard at Trinity, 7:30 REGION TWO Manual at Greenwood, 8 PRP at St.



Here is the latest Kentucky news from The Associated Press

A western Kentucky mother whose three children died in an attack at their home told police she played dead after being raped and stabbed by the assailant.



Arrest made in fatal hit and run

Update: OHIO CO., KY - Kentucky State Police have made an arrest in last week's deadly hit and run case.



Oak Grove stepfather sentenced 10 years in death of infant

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. - A western Kentucky man originally charged with murder in the death of his 8-month-old stepdaughter will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to lesser charges.



Triple Murder Suspect Indicted

CADIZ, Ky. -- A Hopkinsville man will face the death penalty for allegedly killing three children and attacking their mother.



KSP Make Arrest In Connection To Fatal Hit and Run

NEWS 25 has learned that Kentucky State Police have made an arrest in connection to the death of 33-year-old Antone Wilkins.



Man indicted in Ky. slayings

CADIZ, Ky. - A western Kentucky man was indicted Wednesday in the slayings of three children and a violent sexual assault on their mother - a case the prosecutor described as "horrific." The Trigg County grand ...



AG says office investigating Ky. senator

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Attorney General Jack Conway has denied an open records request regarding a Democratic state senator and his past employment at Murray State University, saying there's an "open investigation." ...



The eagle has landed

A very special Eagle has landed in Greenup County. The eagle, an 800-pound cast iron and gold painted emblem of American freedom, will guard the entry way of the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East when it is ...



08 Hopkinsville Veteran's Parade

The day was beautiful for honoring our men and women who have served our country.



Nearly 400 remember Ky. soldier at funeral service

Nearly 400 people paid their respects Saturday to a Kentucky National Guard soldier who was killed in Afghanistan, remembering him for his faith and his love of his two children.



KSP Promote 30 Officers

The Kentucky State Police announced the promotion of 30 officers at a ceremony held Friday in Louisville.



Documents: Bottle not collected from crash that killed Hopkinsville girl

New documents show evidence was not properly collected by police following a fatal crash by a Rutherford County sheriff's detective that killed an 11-year-old girl.



Herbert Eugene Hoover

Herbert Eugene Hoover, age 79 of the Blackman community died Sunday November 2, 2008 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.



Former state Rep. Jim Bruce dies

The longest-serving state representative in Kentucky has died. Gov. Steve Beshear said in a statement Monday that Rep.



L and N Depot Welcomes New Addition To Collection

The L and N Depot in Bowling Green has added a new jewel to its locomotive collection.



Pendleton paid $42,600 for work between sessions

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- From the end of the 2006 session of the General Assembly through last June 30, no state senator worked more days on his legislative job than Sen.



Western Ky. stabbing victims remembered at funeral

The mother of two teenage girls and their little brother was brought in a wheelchair to view their caskets at the end of their funeral in western Kentucky.



Pendleton defends work for Murray State

State Sen. Joey Pendleton says allegations that he accepted thousands of dollars in unauthorized pay while working for Murray State University are politically motivated by the Republican Party of Kentucky.

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Sports Brief
USTA Tri-Level league to begin play on Jan. 1
All-WKC Team announced
Christian County High School football coach Steve Lovelace has been named the Western Kentucky Conference Coach of the Year by area coaches.
Road warriors
There’s something about hitting the road that has lit a fire under the Hopkinsville football team this season and the Tigers are hoping that will carry them all the way to Louisville.