Katie Moyer

Christian County will see four Republican candidates face off in the primary election for judge-executive, with Democratic incumbent Steve Tribble waiting to face the winner in fall’s general election.

A Kentucky senate committee advanced legislation Tuesday that aims to ban intoxicating products derived from hemp, including a compound getting nationwide attention called Delta-8 THC.

A bill in the Kentucky state senate would ban “intoxicating” compounds derived from hemp, including one that’s seen increasing popularity and scrutiny across the country: Delta-8 THC.

The incumbent Democrat, Steve Tribble, said Wednesday he’ll be making an official announcement in seven to 10 days about his plans. If he runs, Tribble would be seeking his eighth consecutive term in office. Since taking office in 1994, he has faced a Republican challenger only once — Rachel McCubbin in 2002.

The owner of Kentucky’s first hemp processing plant will open its doors to the public Saturday. Kentucky Hemp Works, located in Hopkinsville, was the…

A western Kentucky business is bringing industrial hemp to market. Kentucky Hemp Works has opened a processing facility in Christian County.Owner Katie…

Kentucky’s industrial hemp market is growing as the state’s pilot program continues into its third year. As of February, there were 36 hemp processors in…