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State police honor fallen trooper 10 years after his death

5 days ago | heraldledger.com | Jason Thomason

Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 1 gathered near the 0.3 mile marker of U.S. 62 in Livingston County on Monday, June 23, to lay a wreath at the memorial site of Trooper Eric Chrisman on the 10th anniversary of his death. Chrisman was responding to a reckless driving complaint on June 23, 2015, when he was fatally injured in a crash on U.S. 62. He was 23 years old. Chrisman's parents, Randy and Dawn Chrisman, were among those present for the wreath-laying ceremony.
Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

1 week ago | heraldledger.com | Joseph Krauss |Jon Gambrell |Natalie Melzer

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s capital early Wednesday a day after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded “unconditional surrender.” As the U.S. sent warplanes to the Middle East, Trump made a series of statements about the conflict, including warning Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that the U.S. knows where he is hiding but that there were no plans to kill him “at least not for now.” His statements fueled confusion about the U.S.'s role in...
Beshear seeks expedited disaster relief for deadly tornado outbreak

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Tom Latek

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear has sent a letter to President Trump requesting an expedited major disaster declaration for Kentucky due to the deadly tornado outbreak that began May 16, and led to 19 deaths -17 in Laurel County and one each in Pulaski and Russell counties.
From Venture River to Noble Park Pool, water attractions ready for summer

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Arriyonna Allen

EDDYVILLE — As the school year ends and summer gets into full swing, a local pool and a west Kentucky water park are gearing up for the crowds of people the season brings. Checking rides, training lifeguards and hoping for good weather are just some of the tasks staff members at Venture River Water Park in Eddyville, Kentucky, are focusing on. Aquatics director Amber Braden and intern Justin Dunning are among those preparing ahead of opening day, which is Friday.
Trump announces pardon for former Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Kit Maher

(CNN) — President Donald Trump announced he is granting a “full and unconditional pardon” to a former Virginia sheriff, Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of conspiracy, honest services fraud and bribery. “This Sheriff is a victim of an overzealous Biden Department of Justice, and doesn’t deserve to spend a single day in jail,” Trump claimed in a Monday Truth Social post. Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County, was set to report to jail Tuesday.
Fire at historic Black church in Memphis was intentionally set, investigators say

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Adrian Sainz

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A fire that severely damaged a historic Black church that served as the headquarters for a 1968 sanitation workers’ strike, which brought the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis, was intentionally set, investigators said Wednesday. The fire at the Clayborn Temple, which was undergoing a yearslong renovation, was set in the interior of the church, the Memphis Fire Department said in a statement.
Mayfield's Smith to use math skills to help others as financial advisor

2 months ago | heraldledger.com | Jeremiah Hatcher

Mayfield High School senior Olivia Smith plans to become a personal financial advisor after high school, aiming to help people make better financial choices. Smith is this week’s Murray State Teen of the Week. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and ranks among the top three students in her class. She also plays a variety of sports. She’s the captain of the varsity volleyball team, a member of the tennis team and a cheerleader.
Storm shelters open in four-state region

2 months ago | heraldledger.com | Charity Blanton

WPSD Local 6 activated a Weather Authority Alert for the evening of Wednesday, April 2, due to the potential for severe thunderstorms. When storms form, significant damaging winds, strong tornadoes, and large hail are possible.
Witnesses recount experience near scene of officer-involved shooting in Cadiz

Mar 17, 2025 | heraldledger.com | Alexa Black |Jeremiah Hatcher |Jaden Sanders

CADIZ, Ky. — A sheriff's deputy was injured and a suspect died when a law enforcement pursuit ended in a shooting Tuesday in Trigg County, state police said. The high-speed chase began at the 42 mile marker of Interstate 24 eastbound in Lyon County. Kentucky State Police said troopers attempted a traffic stop at that location, but the vehicle fled the scene. Troopers followed the vehicle into Trigg County, and deputies with the Trigg County Sheriff's Office joined KSP in the pursuit.
Medical myths are surfacing again. 5 tips to inoculate yourself against them

Mar 17, 2025 | heraldledger.com | Andrea Kane

(CNN) — If you consume any kind of media, traditional or social, at some point you have encountered a health claim that emits a whiff of something being “off.” Maybe it’s the unsubstantiated reasons for a growing measles outbreak, the supposed lack of efficacy and safety of certain vaccines despite studies proving otherwise, or the urgent need to start consuming a particular supplement for hard-to-prove health benefits.