awards

The Kentucky Broadcasters Association gave WKMS the 2026 College Program of the Year Award, recognizing the work produced by Murray State University students interning with the station for their excellence in news reporting, production, promotions, listener interaction, digital content, social media content and overall delivery. WKMS interns from the Spring 2026 semester include (from left to right): Shelby Bloomer, Jamison Miller, Annabelle Massa, Will Darnall and Kailee Greer.

WKMS shines in College Radio category at KBA's 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

WKMS received some of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association’s top honors in the College Radio division at the KBA’s 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards ceremony on Oct. 25 in Louisville.

Government & Politics

U.S. Department of Justice Awards Kentucky’s Local And State Agencies More $5.7M

Hannah Bullard

Governor Andy Beshear announced some of Kentucky’s local public safety agencies and governments have been awarded more than $5.7 million in grant funding.…

Society

Local Librarian Named NextGen Public Service Award Finalist

Taylor Inman

A McCracken County Librarian is a finalist for a national public service award.Aaron Williams is the Adult and Digital Services Librarian at McCracken…