The Messenger (Madisonville, KY)

6 days ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

The Hopkins County man convicted in the death of his eight-year-old stepson in 2024 was sentenced to 25 years in prison Tuesday in circuit court. The sentencing comes from a plea deal Antonio Person made with the state in March. The 34-year-old entered a plea of guilty to nine charges, including second-degree manslaughter in the death of Trey Major Harris, a student at Hanson Elementary School.

6 days ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

A host of shovels dug into the earth earlier this week as local and state officials broke ground at the future site of an electrical plant in Hopkins County. The project is part of the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) system. The generator plant was announced in September 2024, and is expected to be completed and online by summer of 2027, according to KYMEA officials.

6 days ago | the-messenger.com | Alex Slitz

Legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to hospital after a "medical incident" at a restaurant on Tuesday but is home and "doing fine", ESPN reported on Friday.

1 week ago | the-messenger.com | Patrick Fallon

After his scene-stealing turn as Ken in the 2023 blockbuster hit "Barbie", Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling is taking on another huge pop culture franchise: the "Star Wars" universe.

1 week ago | the-messenger.com | Christopher Katsarov

Prime Minister Mark Carney says eliminating trade barriers within Canada would benefit Canadians far more than U.S. President Donald Trump can ever take away with his trade war as he made his case to retain power at the last debate ahead of the April 28 vote. Carney has set a goal of free trade within the country’s 10 provinces and three territories by July 1. Opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is imploring Canadians not to give the Liberals a fourth term.