The Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission and the West Kentucky Archery Association will host the West Kentucky Pro/Am, December 1-3, 2017, at the West Kentucky Archery Complex in Madisonville, Ky. The West Kentucky Pro/Am will attract novice to professional archers from throughout the region. “While we have hosted collegiate and high school archery tournaments,…

Glema Mahr Center for the Arts Announces Fall 2017 Schedule The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts has established a reputation for presenting a wide array of artistic genres, from string quartets to rock and roll. “The Fall 2017 season is no exception,” explains Center Director Brad Downall.  “The audience will be wowed with the magic…

Celebrate independence in Madisonville! There’s a fun weekend line-up of concerts, baseball, outdoor movie, Christmas in July, and of course, fireworks! Schedule of events: Saturday, July 1 Christmas in July—Downtown Madisonville 8 am: Santa 5K, sponsored by the Hopkins County Young Professionals. Prizes will be given for all age groups, as well as overall male…

At a press conference held at the newest location for Independence Bank in Madisonville, KY, President Kent Mills announces the plans to host a FREE outdoor concert in celebration of the growth they are experiencing in the market.  The headlining talent for the Sounds of Independence will be Jennifer Nettles.  The concert will take place…

Spring is here! That means it’s time for the 26th annual Home, Garden and Outdoor Living Show, sponsored by the Hopkins County Home Builders Association, April 21-22 at the Ballard Convention Center in Madisonville, Ky. Come Friday, 3-7 pm and Saturday, 9 am- 4 pm, and peruse two convention halls with over 60 exhibit spaces…

The White Plains Civil War Festival will be an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family on April 22-23. Saturday, April 22 9am – Community Wide Yard Sale 9am-12pm – Car Show (1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy) 1pm – Kentucky Civil War Flag display 3pm – Battle Reenactment – Authentic Civil War Encampment…

Take Kids Fishing Tradewater Tournament will be Saturday, May 20, 9:30-11:30 am at Riverside Park in Dawson Springs. The event is organized by officials in Caldwell, Hopkins, and Webster counties. Pre-registration is $1 per adult and $1 per child. In Hopkins County, registration sites include: Dawson Springs City Hall, Dawson Springs Branch Library, Housing Authority…

The Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center has opened for the season with an exhibit featuring art by students in  Dawson Springs School System. The museum is located at 127 S. Main St., Dawson Springs and is open Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 pm. For those interested in obtaining or renewing their museum membership, volunteers will host a…

Celebrate the Season with your family at The Children’s Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet performed by children for children, on Saturday, December 17, 3 p.m. The Children’s Center for Dance Education and local dancers celebrate this timeless classic. Tickets are $14 and $10. Call 270-821-2787 for more information.

First Baptist Church in Madisonville will present Return to Bethlehem December 10-13. Remember the reason for the season as you step back in time to Bethlehem on the evening of Christ’s birth. Experience the place, the sounds, the smells and the anticipation of the town’s people as they go about the city selling their wares,…