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The New Era was established in 1869 and takes pride in being the longest operating business in Hopkinsville, KY. Brief History of Kentucky New Era, Inc. The Kentucky New Era was established in 1869, and takes pride in being the longest operating business in Hopkinsville, KY. It is also the only surviving newspaper, outlasting a total of 45 different newspapers, published in the area since 1813. Wi

th the wrath inflicted by the Civil War, it was a time of a new beginning, a 'New Era' in the Southern Pennyrile area of Kentucky. It was in the winter of 1869, two veteran confederate officers turned lawyers, John D. Morris and Asher Graham Caruth, first published the Weekly Kentucky New Era. Although a daily edition under the same name plate started prior to the turn of the century, the weekly was continued until the early 1940's. In 1873, a fellow attorney, Hunter Wood, became a partner. By 1881, Wood had acquired full interest in the paper, starting the family journalism legacy that continues today with a sixth generation member working in a part-time position. At Wood's death in 1920, the paper passed to his son, Alfred Walker Wood Sr., the first owner of the paper who was a full-time newspaperman. The next generation brought two sons, Walker and Tom, who would serve as co-publishers of the paper until Walker's death in 1965. While the ownership remained in the family with the spouses and daughters at Tom's death in 1969, a non family member, Robert C. Carter, assumed management of the company as president and publisher. Carter joined the paper in 1953 as an account representative. After nearly 30 years as publisher, he retired in 1997 and remained active as board chairman until November of 2003. A wood family member did not begin working for the paper until the mid 1970's, when a fifth generation family member and grandson of Tom took on a part-time position. Taylor Wood Hayes joined the full time ranks in 1985 as an account representative and remains the only Hunter Wood descendant working full-time for the company. After nearly twenty years of working in every area of the newspaper, he was named publisher and CEO in October of 1997. Henderson, who joined the company in 1975 as controller, was named President and General Manager in 1997. In addition to three weeklies, the Fort Campbell Courier, the Princeton Times Leader, and The Eagle Post, as well as a job printing company, Pacesetter Printing, the company started one of the first radio stations in the area and a low power television station that have since been sold. The company employees just over 120 individuals.

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12/28/2024

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12/25/2024
Walmart Distribution Center employees volunteered their time to deliver and place wreaths on the graves of those at Kent...
12/20/2024

Walmart Distribution Center employees volunteered their time to deliver and place wreaths on the graves of those at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville on Saturday during National Wreaths Across America Day.

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The Hopkinsville Fire Department discusses fire safety during the holiday season, giving tips for keeping the home safe ...
12/20/2024

The Hopkinsville Fire Department discusses fire safety during the holiday season, giving tips for keeping the home safe with Christmas lights, candles, and a lot of baking.

With the cold holiday season in full-swing, it’s important to remember fire and electrical safety tips to keep your family safe this Christmas.

Blazers fell to Henderson 84-60 this week.
12/19/2024

Blazers fell to Henderson 84-60 this week.

The University Heights Academy Blazers (0-5) are still searching for their first win of the season after falling to Henderson County, 84-60, on Monday night at Blazer Gym.

HWEA discussed the new clean water plant at the city council meeting on Tuesday.
12/19/2024

HWEA discussed the new clean water plant at the city council meeting on Tuesday.

Members of the Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority talked at the Hopkinsville City Council meeting on Tuesday to inform council of its new clean water plant.

Several local businesses participated in this year's Festival of Trees event, held at the Bruce this year.
12/19/2024

Several local businesses participated in this year's Festival of Trees event, held at the Bruce this year.

Vendors and community members made their way to The Bruce Convention Center for the Festival of Trees event by the Pennyroyal Center.

Tigers fell to Henderson County in the Toyota of Hopkinsville Holiday Hoops Classic.
12/18/2024

Tigers fell to Henderson County in the Toyota of Hopkinsville Holiday Hoops Classic.

Hopkinsville kept pace through the first half, but a tough second half saw the Tigers fall to Henderson County 83-56 in the Toyota of Hopkinsville Holiday Hoops Classic on Friday

The community came out for the 2nd Sweet-n-Treats event on Saturday night.
12/18/2024

The community came out for the 2nd Sweet-n-Treats event on Saturday night.

The Sweets-n-Treats market had a great turnout of community members on Saturday evening at the Hopkinsville Brewing Company.

CCPS has a new mobile early learning classroom to help identify kids who are preschool ready.
12/17/2024

CCPS has a new mobile early learning classroom to help identify kids who are preschool ready.

Christian County Public Schools has launched a new mobile early learning classroom, “The Cub Cruiser.”

Christian county fends off Graves County for win.
12/17/2024

Christian county fends off Graves County for win.

The Christian County Lady Colonels held their ground Friday night, outlasting Graves County 51-47 in a back-and-forth battle that tested their resolve.

Hopkinsville held the Christmas Parade even through rain, but a crowd still turned out.
12/17/2024

Hopkinsville held the Christmas Parade even through rain, but a crowd still turned out.

The wind and rain did not stop people from lining up and down Main Street Saturday night for the HES Energynet Christmas Parade.

Clayton Sumner named Director of School Safety beginning Jan. 6, 2025.
12/16/2024

Clayton Sumner named Director of School Safety beginning Jan. 6, 2025.

Christian County Public Schools Superintendent Chris Bentzel announced Clayton Sumner as the Director of School Safety beginning Jan. 6, 2025. Sumner is the former Hopkinsville Police Chief.

Lady Colonels lost to Henderson County in a close game.
12/16/2024

Lady Colonels lost to Henderson County in a close game.

Christian County’s Lady Colonels fought hard on Thursday night but came up short against Henderson County, 47-40.

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