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After a successful season in her freshman year at Rutgers, Lyon County’s Calista Collins announced Sunday, May 28 on social media that she would be entering the transfer portal.
It was déjà vu for the Lyon County Lyons as they fell short Monday, May 22 in the semi-final round of the regional tournament to Henderson County for the second straight year. After an inconsistent season, Henderson went on a three-game winning streak to defeat the Lyons 9-6 to advance to th…
The Lyon County Lady Lyons defeated the Trigg County Lady Wildcats 3-2 Monday afternoon taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at two with Lyon County batting in the top of the seventh when Courtney Collins hit a solo home run to secure the victory. The win earns Lyon a chance a…
Six runs in the fourth inning led the Lyon County Lyons past Livingston Central 11-1 on Monday in the semifinal round of the Fifth District tournament. The win also marked coach Ricky Baker’s 100th win
Being the district runner up gave the Lady Lyons a tough draw in the Second Region tournament. In fact, the only draw that could have been worse than the number two seed, Madisonville-North Hopkins, which the Lady Lyons drew, would have been a first round match with the region’s top seed, He…
The Lyon County Lyons used a 7-2 win over University Heights to advance to the semi-final round of the Second Region tournament.
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Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, has named Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, as co-chair for the newly formed Multimodal Freight Transportation System Improvement Task Force.
As part of his Senior Justice Initiative, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and his office have released information to help protect seniors from scams.
Congratulations to the Lyon County High Cchool end-of year honor roll members.
The Land Between the Lakes Area Team will host an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Expo on Tuesday, June 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Christian County Baptist Association, located at 905 North Drive in Hopkinsville.
Did you know that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? To meet this critical need, the American Red Cross is looking for friendly, customer-focused people to volunteer at blood drives.
The 2023 Regular Session was a busy time for lawmakers as we worked to craft bills and resolutions based on the kind of public policy that places the best interest of not only our districts but the people of our entire commonwealth. We tackled a number of issues aimed at improving the health…
For Paducah, future success could look like its past.
On Thursday, May 18 around 5:30 p.m., Deputy Aaron O’Leary served a criminal summons on Gary W. Wagoner, 62, of Kuttawa, charging him with setting fire on own land without taking precautions. The criminal complaint was taken out by Kuttawa Fire Chief Bill Compton as it pertained to a series …
Last Friday, 72 students gathered in front of family, teachers and friends for what has so far been the most important walk of their life. Lyon County high school’s Commencement for the class of 2023 was held on May 19 at 6p.m. in the Jason White Gymnasium.
Lyon County’s turnout in the 2023 primary election on Tuesday, May 16 was 18.3%, according to election officials.
According to a release from the U.S. District Attorney’s office, a Paducah man was sentenced to federal prison last week for methamphetamine distribution and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Every year, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers Free Fishing Days. This year, they will be on June 3 and 4.
PADUCAH — A chant of “Andy! Andy! Andy!” greeted Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday morning, as he officially kicked off his general election campaign with a statewide bus tour, stopping first in downtown Paducah. He spoke to the gathered crowd about the challenges faced and the economic progress m…
West Kentucky Community and Technical College celebrated the Spring Class of 2023 during commencement at the Carson Center for the Performing Arts Monday, May 8.
The arrival of Memorial Day has come to feel like the start of summer, especially with so many students’ school years ending across the commonwealth. During the holiday weekend, families across our state will begin their yearly traditions and the memory-making we all enjoy.
Being the district runner up gave the Lady Lyons a tough draw in the Second Region tournament. In fact, the only draw that could have been worse than the number two seed, Madisonville-North Hopkins, which the Lady Lyons drew, would have been a first round match with the region’s top seed, He…
The Lyon County Lyons used a 7-2 win over University Heights to advance to the semi-final round of the Second Region tournament.
Six runs in the fourth inning led the Lyon County Lyons past Livingston Central 11-1 on Monday in the semifinal round of the Fifth District tournament. The win also marked coach Ricky Baker’s 100th win
The Lyon County boys and girls track teams concluded the regular season with a trip to Marion to compete in the Crittenden County Quad Senior Night event. Five teams from Trigg, Crittenden, Lyon, Dawson Springs and Livingston competed.
The Lyon County Lady Lyons clinched the lead in the fifth inning and went on to beat Calloway County 7-5 on Tuesday night, May 9 in Murray. The win broke an eight-game drought for the Lady Lyons.
The Lady Lyons finished the regular season on a high-note with a two-game winning streak with a 6-4 win over Hickman County on Thursday, May 11.
Murray’s Carson Tucker held Lyon County to just four hits in the Tuesday, May 9 senior night celebration. The Tigers went on to shut Lyon out 1-0.
The Lyon County boys and girls track and field team had several top finishes in the Calloway County Quad on Tuesday, May 2. The event hosted eight area teams, including Calloway County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian Academy, Crittenden County, Dawson Springs, Marshall County, May…
The Lady Lyons met with the district’s toughest competition for the second time this season Monday night, May 1. Livingston Central dealt the Lady Lyons a 7-1 loss to remain undefeated in the Fifth District. With the season wrapping up, the win secures a No. 1 seed for the Lady Cardinals wit…
The Lyon County Lyons scored runs in all innings but one and hit three home runs in the Monday, May 1 district contest against Livingston Central. The Lyons remain perfect in the district after the 12-5 blowout win with just one more district game against Trigg County in the regular season.
The Lyons and Lady Lyons tennis teams recently traveled to Fort Campbell to pick up a pair of wins. The Lyons took a clean sweep 6-0, while the girls finished 6-2 over the Lady Falcons.
Despite an early 2-1 lead and out-hitting the Trigg County Lady Wildcats, the Lady Lyons came up on the wrong end of a 6-5 decision on Thursday night, May 4 at the Trigg County Complex. The Lady Lyons left base runners stranded in multiple innings leading to the shortfall.
The Lyon County Lyons finished up Fifth District play undefeated after a 7-4 win over the Trigg County Wildcats on Wednesday night, May 3 at the Trigg County Complex in Cadiz.
The Lady Lyons went 1-for-2 at the Muhlenberg Stampede. The game-opening 15-0 shutout win over Bowling Green, which is the biggest win for the Lady Lyons this season, was quickly overshadowed by a 10-9 loss to Trinity Whitesville and a 14-8 loss to the Owensboro Lady Devils on Saturday, April 22.
Brady Belt and Drew Richie combined to hold Ballard Memorial to a single run in five innings on Thursday night, April 20 at Lee S. Jones Park in Eddyville.
The most recent media poll showed a split decision between the top two baseball teams in the second region, Christian County and Lyon County. Lyon County used a 15-7 win over Christian County on Saturday, April 22 to remove all doubt as to who really is the region’s stiffest competition.
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The Lyon County Lady Lyons dropped both games in a doubleheader with the Union County Bravettes on Thursday night, April 20 in Eddyville.
In the Lyons’ second game of the day, Eli Baker dominated the mound, holding one of the area’s toughest teams to just a single run. The Ace threw a complete game-winning performance against the Clarksville Wildcats 2-1, Saturday afternoon, April 22 in Hopkinsville.
The Lyon County track team was one of 13 teams at the Murray Quad Meet on Tuesday, April 18. The Lady Lyons had three girls finish in the top eight. Jennessa Desrosiers finished fifth in the 1600 meter race with a time of 6:47.58. Emily Yates placed sixth in the 1600 meter race with a time o…
The Lyon County Lady Lyons tennis won 5-2 over Webster County on Tuesday afternoon, April 11 in Eddyville. The Lady Lyon won three of the four singles matches and two of the three doubles matches that were played. The boys team split 3-3 with the Trojans, but won both doubles matches.
Crittenden County pulled away late on Tuesday, April 11 to roll past the Lyon County Lady Lyons by 3-2 in the All “A” Classic semifinals. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the fifth with the Crittenden County Lady Rockets batting when Hannah Jent singled on a 3-0 count, scoring the g…
Lilly Perry threw a no-hitter Monday night, April 10 in the opening round of the Second Region All “A” Classic to lead the Lady Lyons to a 14-0 victory over Heritage Christian Academy.
The Lyon County boys doubles team of Dalton Phillips and Jackson Crawford claimed Runner-Up at the Second Region Tournament. Phillips and Crawford beat Henderson County’s Thomas Berger and Alton Berger 6-1, 7-6 in the semifinal round to advance, but eventually fell to the region winners, Gra…
The dynamic duo of Eli Baker and Brady Belt held Trigg to a single run as the Lyons cruised to a 7-1 win over the Wildcats to earn their fourth straight Fifth District championship Tuesday in Marion.
The Lady Lyons finished the regular season on a high-note with a two-game winning streak with a 6-4 win over Hickman County on Thursday, May 11.
Murray’s Carson Tucker held Lyon County to just four hits in the Tuesday, May 9 senior night celebration. The Tigers went on to shut Lyon out 1-0.
The Lyon County boys and girls track teams concluded the regular season with a trip to Marion to compete in the Crittenden County Quad Senior Night event. Five teams from Trigg, Crittenden, Lyon, Dawson Springs and Livingston competed.
The Lyon County Lady Lyons clinched the lead in the fifth inning and went on to beat Calloway County 7-5 on Tuesday night, May 9 in Murray. The win broke an eight-game drought for the Lady Lyons.
The Lady Lyons met with the district’s toughest competition for the second time this season Monday night, May 1. Livingston Central dealt the Lady Lyons a 7-1 loss to remain undefeated in the Fifth District. With the season wrapping up, the win secures a No. 1 seed for the Lady Cardinals wit…
The Lyon County Lyons scored runs in all innings but one and hit three home runs in the Monday, May 1 district contest against Livingston Central. The Lyons remain perfect in the district after the 12-5 blowout win with just one more district game against Trigg County in the regular season.
Despite an early 2-1 lead and out-hitting the Trigg County Lady Wildcats, the Lady Lyons came up on the wrong end of a 6-5 decision on Thursday night, May 4 at the Trigg County Complex. The Lady Lyons left base runners stranded in multiple innings leading to the shortfall.
The Lyons and Lady Lyons tennis teams recently traveled to Fort Campbell to pick up a pair of wins. The Lyons took a clean sweep 6-0, while the girls finished 6-2 over the Lady Falcons.
The Lyon County boys and girls track and field team had several top finishes in the Calloway County Quad on Tuesday, May 2. The event hosted eight area teams, including Calloway County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian Academy, Crittenden County, Dawson Springs, Marshall County, May…
The Lyon County Lyons finished up Fifth District play undefeated after a 7-4 win over the Trigg County Wildcats on Wednesday night, May 3 at the Trigg County Complex in Cadiz.
In the Lyons’ second game of the day, Eli Baker dominated the mound, holding one of the area’s toughest teams to just a single run. The Ace threw a complete game-winning performance against the Clarksville Wildcats 2-1, Saturday afternoon, April 22 in Hopkinsville.
The Lyon County track team was one of 13 teams at the Murray Quad Meet on Tuesday, April 18. The Lady Lyons had three girls finish in the top eight. Jennessa Desrosiers finished fifth in the 1600 meter race with a time of 6:47.58. Emily Yates placed sixth in the 1600 meter race with a time o…
The Lyon County Lady Lyons dropped both games in a doubleheader with the Union County Bravettes on Thursday night, April 20 in Eddyville.
Brady Belt and Drew Richie combined to hold Ballard Memorial to a single run in five innings on Thursday night, April 20 at Lee S. Jones Park in Eddyville.
The Lady Lyons went 1-for-2 at the Muhlenberg Stampede. The game-opening 15-0 shutout win over Bowling Green, which is the biggest win for the Lady Lyons this season, was quickly overshadowed by a 10-9 loss to Trinity Whitesville and a 14-8 loss to the Owensboro Lady Devils on Saturday, April 22.
The most recent media poll showed a split decision between the top two baseball teams in the second region, Christian County and Lyon County. Lyon County used a 15-7 win over Christian County on Saturday, April 22 to remove all doubt as to who really is the region’s stiffest competition.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Crittenden County pulled away late on Tuesday, April 11 to roll past the Lyon County Lady Lyons by 3-2 in the All “A” Classic semifinals. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the fifth with the Crittenden County Lady Rockets batting when Hannah Jent singled on a 3-0 count, scoring the g…
The Lyon County Lady Lyons tennis won 5-2 over Webster County on Tuesday afternoon, April 11 in Eddyville. The Lady Lyon won three of the four singles matches and two of the three doubles matches that were played. The boys team split 3-3 with the Trojans, but won both doubles matches.
Lilly Perry threw a no-hitter Monday night, April 10 in the opening round of the Second Region All “A” Classic to lead the Lady Lyons to a 14-0 victory over Heritage Christian Academy.
Caldwell County’s Ben Goodaker moved to the No. 4 spot on the Tigers’ all-time career pitching wins with a record of 17-4 to deal Lyon County a 3-1 loss in the quarterfinal round of the Second Region All “A” Classic.
The Lyons came out on top in a pitcher’s duel against Gallatin, Tennessee, in the final installment of the Donnie Everett Classic in Clarksville, Tennessee. A combination of Austin Spears and Brady Belt held Greenwave to just two hits to secure the 2-1 win on Saturday, April 8.
The Lyon County Lyons watched the game slip away early on Saturday, April 8 as the Dickson County Tennessee Cougars took a 5-0 lead in the first inning. The Lyons went on to lose their opening game of the Donnie Everett Classic, 15-2 in Clarksville, Tennessee.
The Lyon County boys tennis team won five of six singles matches and all three doubles matches to claim a 8-1 win recently over Madisonville North Hopkins.
Austin Spears was an RBI machine on Thursday, March 30, driving in five runs on two hits to lead Lyon County past Marshall County at 14-8.
Eli Baker’s one-hitter shutout led the Lyon County Lyons to a 10-0 victory over Graves County on Saturday afternoon, April 1 at Lee S. Jones Park in Eddyville.
The Lady Lyons picked up their first win of the season 6-5 over the Calloway County Lady Lakers on Thursday night, March 30 at Lee S. Jones ballpark. Tied 5-5 going into the bottom of the seventh, a ground out from Piper Cotham with no outs on the board drove in Lauren Davis to end things in…
The Lyon County boys and girls posted several top finishes in the Thursday, March 30 Quad Meet at Marion City Park.
The Lady Lyon tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision on Tuesday, March 28 in Madisonville, while the Lyons finished with a 4-2 win over the Hopkins Central Storm.
The Webster County Lady Trojans remain undefeated after a 10-0 win over Lyon County on Tuesday night, March 28 in Dixon.
The Lyon County Lyons experienced their first big loss of the season on the road Tuesday night, March 28 in Bardwell. The Carlisle County Comets delivered a 13-2 loss, scoring multiple runs in all innings but one.
Calista Collins, a former Lyon County standout and multiple state record holder, hit her first career home run in Rutger’s 10-8 over Illinois on Saturday, March 25 at Eichelberger Field in Urbana, Illinois. Her big hit came in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game 3-3. The 10-8 win ove…
The Lyon County Boys Tennis team picked up a 3-1 road win over the Hoptown Tigers in Hopkinsville Monday night.
The Lyon County Lady Lyons tennis team left Union County on Thursday night, March 23 with a clean sweep, 3-0. In singles action, Anna Crawford defeated Aubrey Straub 8-0 and Josie Kaminski also beat Allison Deibler 8-0. In the lone doubles match, Cassidy Chaptman and Emma Riley claimed an 8-…
The Lyon County boys and girls track and field teams competed in the Invitational of the South on Saturday, March 25 at Marshall County High School in Benton. The all-day event hosted over 30 teams from three different states. Teams participated in individual races, relays and hurdles as wel…
The Livingston County Lady Cardinals scored in all innings to put together a 12-3 win over the Lyon County Lady Lyons on Monday night, March 27 at Lee S. Jones Park in Eddyville.
BOWLING GREEN — A standing room-only crowd comprised of hundreds of Western Kentucky basketball fans thirsty for national success filled the Harbaugh Stadium Club on Monday morning to greet Steve Lutz, who was introduced as the 16th head coach in Hilltopper history.
In what was likely a moment of reflection, Oscar Tshiebwe sat facing his locker, looking straight forward, refusing to turn and talk to the media for nearly five minutes after Kentucky’s Round of 32 loss Sunday to Kansas State.
The Muhlenberg County Lady Mustangs broke a 0-0 tie in the top of the fourth to eventually take a 8-5 win over the Lyon County Lady Lyons on Monday night, March 20 in Eddyville.
The Lyon County Lyons took the lead late to defeat the Union County Braves 6-3 on Monday night, March 20 in Eddyville. The game was tied at three with the Lyons batting in the bottom of the sixth inning when Aiden Waters singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. The win was the second in a ro…
The Lady Lyons fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 14-4 loss to the Union County Bravettes on Tuesday night, March 14 in Morganfield.
LEXINGTON — Lyon County junior Travis Perry passed Wayland legend Kelly Coleman’s 4,337 career points to take the top spot on the state’s all-time scoring list in the opening game of the 2023 UK Healthcare Boys’ Sweet 16 state basketball tournament at Lexington’s Rupp Arena on Thursday after…
Johnny Bingham pitched the Lyons to a 9-2 win over the Caldwell County Tigers on Tuesday night, March 14 in Princeton. Bingham struck out eight, allowing just two unearned runs on a pair of singles to claim his first win of the season.
The Lyon County Lyons took the lead late to defeat the Union County Braves 6-3 on Monday night, March 20 in Eddyville. The game was tied at three with the Lyons batting in the bottom of the sixth inning when Aiden Waters singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. The win was the second in a ro…
LEXINGTON — Two of the state’s top teams battled it out in the final session of the Elite Eight round of the 2023 UK Healthcare Boys’ Sweet 16 Tournament on Friday night, March 17 at Rupp Arena. The defending state champions, George Rogers Clark fended off a late comeback attempt from the No…
MURRAY — Cole Lockhart’s three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning spoiled a late Lyon comeback in the 2023 season opener. The Calloway County Lakers posted a 4-2 win over the Lyon County Lyons on Monday night, March 13 in Murray.
Despite a rocky start, the Lyons County Lyons sailed to a 76-53 victory on Monday, March 6 over Christian County in the semifinal round of the Second Region tournament. The win secured a regional championship appearance on Tuesday night for the Lyons, where they will need to knock off Hopkin…
Lyon County nipped the Hopkins County Central Storm 109-75 in the quarterfinal round of the Second Region tournament on Wednesday night, March 1 in Madisonville.