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The July 4 weekend is still almost four months away, but the City of Madisonville is already celebrating with the announcement of the lineup of 4th Fest, the three-day music festival held at Madisonville City Park each summer. Long gone are the snow days that are kicked off by watching the ticker tape at the bottom of

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APTOPIX Trump Ireland

8+ hour, 48+ min ago   (110+ words) Trump Ireland the-messenger.com Activists in penguin costumes protest against the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links course in Doonbeg, Ireland, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it…...

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Polasek's rise through the ranks to Mountain West rookie North Dakota St. was launched by hard labor

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (694+ words) Aryna Sabalenka moves a win from a 3rd straight US Open title by beating Jessica… Juan Guillermo Cuadrado is returning to Colombia to sign wit… North Dakota State head coach Tim Polasek poses in the coaching staff offices Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at…...

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Webster County Animal Shelter Dog of the Week

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (172+ words) the-messenger.com ARDIE is an 18-month-old husky mix. He has a lot of energy and needs lots of exercise. He is very vocal and intelligent. He is great with other dogs but not with cats. He is neutered, microchipped and on…...

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Earlington mayor seeks committee for animal control ideas

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (430+ words) (left to right) Earlington Council members Ann Gipson, Martha Crowe, and Peggy Babb review current animal control ordinances. The City of Earlington laid the foundation for changes in its Animal Control ordinances at its meeting Tuesday night. One of the…...

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HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (124+ words) the-messenger.com First responders from Webster County were honored before the game at Trojan Field Friday night. The recognition of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical personnel is an annual event during the Webster County High School football season. There…...

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Providence squash team attends state fair

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (341+ words) The Providence Elementary Squash Team competed at the Kentucky State Fair Squash Challenge a few weeks ago. They were one of eight schools across the state selected to compete in the unique gardening/culinary experience. The Kentucky State Fair always…...

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Madisonville Council propose slight tax rate cuts

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (477+ words) Madisonville residents could see a slight decrease in property taxes this season if the rates entered in the 2026 city tax ordinance are approved during the Sept. 21 meeting. The city council Tuesday heard the first reading of the revised rates, which…...

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Baker II expansion brings $250M investment, 200 jobs

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (641+ words) U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company broke ground Tuesday on a $250 million manufacturing expansion in Hopkinsville that is expected to create more than 200 jobs and approximately double the company’s Kentucky workforce. Local, state and company officials break ground Monday on U.S. Smokeless Tobacco…...

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9/11 Heroes Run will close Madisonville streets Saturday

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (128+ words) The annual 9/11 Heroes Run honoring those who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania will be held Saturday in Madisonville. Residents who live in the affected areas are asked not to park on…...

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China Japan | World

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (274+ words) China Japan the-messenger.com Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 still missing Thieves have stolen four valuable Renoir paintings from a museum on the French R… EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic,… Top European…...