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Movie Review—Snow White and the Huntsman
Movie Review—Snow White and the Huntsman

US —Though originally a Brothers Grimm tale written in Germany over two centuries ago—Schneewittchen und die sieben Zwerge— most people know the iconic story of Snow White from her whimsical 1937 Disney film debut, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Today, however, over 70 years later, the film has been re-imagined and recreated under a...

Dec 16, 2016
8 Holiday Traditions You Can Cut Keep or Totally Rethink
8 Holiday Traditions You Can Cut Keep or Totally Rethink

KENTUCKY — Each year we look forward to certain family traditions, like baking Granny’s gingerbread cookies or watching It’s a Wonderful Life with the kids. But sometimes all those fun traditions can get overwhelming. That’s why we’re giving you permission to choose what you want to do this year. Ignore the pressure to people-please, and instead...

Dec 03, 2016
Pick Greenville's 'Saturdays on the Square' Free Outdoor Concert Series
Pick Greenville's 'Saturdays on the Square' Free Outdoor Concert Series

GREENVILLE, Ky.— “Pick Greenville” this summer and attend the seventh annual “Saturdays on the Square” free outdoor concert series. This year’s exciting line-up includes returning favorites along with new bands and elements that are sure to “pick” things up. Set in Greenville’s historic downtown, the concert series is the ultimate place to relax with family,...

Apr 19, 2015
The Real Story of Sleeping Beauty Premieres This Weekend
The Real Story of Sleeping Beauty Premieres This Weekend

MADISONVIILLE, Ky. — Although many children today may only know the story of Aurora and Malificent from movies and cartoons, the Children's Center for Dance Education invites them to attend the ballet this weekend in Madisonville to learn the real story of Sleeping Beauty. The one hour performance, part of the US Bank Family Specials,...

Feb 24, 2015
Muhlenberg Author Pens Evils War Trilogy
Muhlenberg Author Pens Evils War Trilogy

POWDERLY, Ky. — Shandi Littlefield is the first to admit that her quiet life as a wife and mother of three is a long way from the subjects of her popular trilogy. Littlefield enjoys spending time with her husband, Zeb, and their daughter, Paige and sons Gabriel and Elijah. Together they love to go fishing, hunting...

Sep 07, 2014
Muhlenberg Son Strums His Way Around Music City
Muhlenberg Son Strums His Way Around Music City

A native of Bremen, Dukes graduated from Muhlenberg North High School and went on to earn a degree in Exceptional Education at Western Kentucky University. While in college, Dukes worked as a singer/musician in several Bowling Green establishments. After college, he moved to Nashville and taught full time for three years while playing the guitar...

Mar 21, 2014
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts Announces 2012-13 Lineup
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts Announces 2012-13 Lineup

MADISONVILLE, KY - The Madisonville Community College Glema Mahr Center for the Arts announces its 2012-13 Season: “Wild for the Arts!” The season theme refers to the fact that the Center will be presenting Jungle Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild LIVE!, as well as one of the wilder musicals to hit Broadway in several years,...

Jun 24, 2012
Romeo the Roaming Gastronome Goes to Wood’s Bait Shop (Trust me. Keep reading.)
Romeo the Roaming Gastronome Goes to Wood’s Bait Shop (Trust me. Keep reading.)

KENTUCKY –My editor asked me to stop by and check-out Wood’s Bait Shop. I agreed, but was not all that confident. The thoughts swimming (bait shop joke, sorry) through my brain involved smells and foods that just do not belong together. I have eaten at places that sell bait and food at the same time....

May 24, 2012
Awards Received by Locals at Film Festival Featuring Emmy Winner
Awards Received by Locals at Film Festival Featuring Emmy Winner

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY – The MayDay Film Festival celebrated its fourth year running this past Saturday, May 5th at the University of Southern Indiana. The festival more than doubled its attendance from last year. Festival organizers agreed, that this year’s festival was a huge success. There were two theatres that featured the 21 entries at...

May 07, 2012
E-Cigs—Just Blowing Smoke?
E-Cigs—Just Blowing Smoke?

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY —You’ve tried putting them down cold turkey; you’ve tried the less-than-tasty gums; you’ve made quitting your New Year’s resolution for the last ten years running; heck, you’ve even attended support groups. Yet, for all the help these methods can offer, many people still find themselves wanting a cigarette. Sound familiar? If so,...

May 01, 2012
Romeo the Roaming Gastronome Goes to Ter Ter’s
Romeo the Roaming Gastronome Goes to Ter Ter’s

HOPKINS COUNTY, KY – I am somewhat adventurous when it comes to food. I will try most things and find something I like about most of them; however, I also know what I do not like or will not try.  Tongue, for instance, is supposed to be one the tastier cuts of beef if prepared...

Feb 16, 2012