Historic Hanson

09/11/2026

Ms Nora would be so proud

HOPKINS COUNTY FARMER AMONG FINALISTS
Hopkins County farmer Terry Brown is among three finalists for Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farmer of the Year award.

Brown has farmed for 55 years and now operates 4,600 acres near Hanson, raising corn, soybeans and wheat. His family’s farm dates to 1886. Brown spent two decades farming while also practicing dentistry and has served as Hopkins County Farm Bureau president since 2022.

Other finalists are Mike Jones of Mercer County and Steve Rogers of Hardin County. The award recognizes successful farming operations and service to agriculture and the community.

The winner will be announced Oct. 12 and recognized during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville in December.

Photo of Terry Brown taken by Madisonville Messenger

08/08/2026

Don’t forget to come in and donate!

08/07/2026

📣 WE’RE GROWING!

Exciting things are happening at Western Kentucky Veterans Center! 🇺🇸

As we prepare to open a new unit and expand our services, we’re also growing our team. This expansion will create new opportunities in several areas, including:

🩺 Nursing
🔧 Maintenance
🍽️ Dietary
🎉 Activities
✨ Housekeeping

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky’s Veterans—we’d love for you to grow with us!

👀 Watch for new job postings at careers.ky.gov.

07/20/2026

Who has something to brag about? If you enter it, please share with us so we can cheer you on ❤️

Looking for a way to show off your talents at the Hopkins County Fair? The Home & Garden Department has a place for everyone!

Whether you’re bringing homegrown vegetables, beautiful flowers, homemade baked goods, canned favorites, handcrafted creations, textiles, or treasured antiques, we’d love to see your entries. You’ll also find the 4-H and FFA exhibits showcased inside the building.

Check out the full list of accepted entry categories and guidelines on our website—link is in the comments. We can’t wait to see what our community brings to the fair!

Let us know what you plan to bring in the comments!

07/13/2026

06/24/2026

The Highway 41 Yard Sale is just 2 days away!

Are you ready? Check out our Yardsale Vendor Check list below. ⬇️⬇️