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The Monroe County High School Lady Falcon softball team will hold a “Pink Out” game on Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m., at the field behind the high school.
By: Terry Simpson Relay: It’s a family thing! At least, that is how you feel when attending local events that benefit the charity Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. Step into one of these events, and you will feel as if you are at a family reunion. Looking around you will notice many…
By: Terry Simpson It was a beautiful night in downtown Tompkinsville as several gathered around the stage on the North side of the courthouse. “How Great Thou Art” could be heard coming clearly through the bells at the Tompkinsville First Baptist Church, as the crowd found their seats, ready to listen to a speech from…
Sports
The Monroe County High School Lady Falcon softball team will hold a “Pink Out” game on Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m., at the field behind the high school.
A first home run is something you will never forget. From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd to that little voice inside your head screaming “RUN” it will stay with you for years. Monroe County High School softball player freshman Brooklyn Brownlee experienced that euphoric feeling for the first time…
The Monroe County High School of Innovation students will present projects at the Monroe County Middle School on Thursday, March 21, at 4:30 p.m., prior to the Board of Education meeting. The students would like to invite the public to come out and view their projects and ask questions. They have been working very hard.…
Obituaries
Samuel Russell Halloran, 68, of Cave City, formerly of Tompkinsville, passed away Friday, Feb.8, at his residence. No services will be held. More details will be published in the coming week’s of the Tompkinsville News.
Wanda Gay (Smith) Dyer, 69, Tompkinsville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Red Hill Holiness Church, 1322 Harlans Cross Road, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Visitation is Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Red Hill Holiness Church and Wednesday, Feb. 6, from…
James Carmon “Tubby” Killmon, 79, Summer Shade, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, at Monroe County Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at Yokley Trible Funeral Home at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Visitation is Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb, 6, from 6 to 11 a.m., at Yokley Trible Funeral…
Area News
Below are scenes from the egg hunt held in Fountain Run on Sunday, April 21, sponsored by the Fountain Run Baptist Church.
A bake sale will be held on Saturday at 8 a.m., in front of Price Less. https://www.tompkinsvillenews.com/2019/04/17/millies-mob-to-hold-bake-sale-saturday/ The Easter Bunny will be at Walmart in Tompkinsville Saturday, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. A dance will be held on Saturday at 7 p.m., at the Mt. Hermon Community Center. https://www.tompkinsvillenews.com/2019/04/17/dance-to-be-held-at-mt-hermon-community-center-10/ A community egg hunt will…
The Allen County Jaycees will be sponsoring the 2019 Jacksonian Days Spring Fling Demolition Derbies on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m., at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Scottsville. Over $4500 in prize money will be awarded with categories of big cars, small cars, lawnmowers and power wheels. Gate admission is $10. All proceeds go…