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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.

The Community and Development Services committee approved the final plat for the first phase of the Echo Ridge housing p...
30/08/2025

The Community and Development Services committee approved the final plat for the first phase of the Echo Ridge housing project in Oak Grove.

Hopkinsville pushed Todd County Central to the brink in stretches Thursday night, but the Lady Rebels had just enough in...
30/08/2025

Hopkinsville pushed Todd County Central to the brink in stretches Thursday night, but the Lady Rebels had just enough in the tank to pull away in straight sets, 25-23, 25-12, 25-23.

Hopkinsville pushed Todd County Central to the brink in stretches Thursday night, but the Lady Rebels had just enough in the tank to pull away in straight sets, 25-23, 25-12,

On Thursday, the city of Hopkinsville introduced the new Hoptown311 app that will launch on Monday.
30/08/2025

On Thursday, the city of Hopkinsville introduced the new Hoptown311 app that will launch on Monday.

Christian County Tourism held the 2nd Annual Alien Invasion Day on Saturday.
29/08/2025

Christian County Tourism held the 2nd Annual Alien Invasion Day on Saturday.

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Each week the Kentucky New Era highlights a dog and cat from the Christian County Animal Shelter. Click to find out more...
29/08/2025

Each week the Kentucky New Era highlights a dog and cat from the Christian County Animal Shelter. Click to find out more about this weeks pets.

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The Christian County Colonels will host the Mayfield Cardinals Friday at 7 p.m. at the Stadium of Champions in what prom...
29/08/2025

The Christian County Colonels will host the Mayfield Cardinals Friday at 7 p.m. at the Stadium of Champions in what promises to be a key early-season matchup.

Jeffers Bend Environmental Center held its 3rd Annual Hummingbird Festival last Saturday.
29/08/2025

Jeffers Bend Environmental Center held its 3rd Annual Hummingbird Festival last Saturday.

The Pennyroyal Arts Council announced that tickets for the 2025-2026 Live at the Alhambra Season are on sale now.
28/08/2025

The Pennyroyal Arts Council announced that tickets for the 2025-2026 Live at the Alhambra Season are on sale now.

HCA got the win they needed Tuesday night, but it wasn’t as easy as the first two sets suggested. The Lady Warriors held...
28/08/2025

HCA got the win they needed Tuesday night, but it wasn’t as easy as the first two sets suggested. The Lady Warriors held off a late surge from Fort Campbell to take a 3-1 victory in 8th District volleyball action.

HCA got the win they needed Tuesday night, but it wasn’t as easy as the first two sets suggested. The Lady Warriors held off a late surge from Fort Campbell

Christian County Animal Shelter Director Melissa Goff shared a report on her facility during Tuesday’s Christian Fiscal ...
28/08/2025

Christian County Animal Shelter Director Melissa Goff shared a report on her facility during Tuesday’s Christian Fiscal Court meeting, highlighting almost 300 animals from the shelter that have found homes in recent weeks.

Christian County Animal Shelter Director Melissa Goff shared a report on her facility during Tuesday’s Christian Fiscal Court meeting, highlighting almost 300 animals from the shelter that have found homes

Each week the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County highlights a piece of local history through photos in "A...
28/08/2025

Each week the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County highlights a piece of local history through photos in "A Look Back in Time." Click to learn more about this photo.

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Christian County Art Guild held the first Christian County Art Loop on Sunday with over 40 artists participating at 14 l...
27/08/2025

Christian County Art Guild held the first Christian County Art Loop on Sunday with over 40 artists participating at 14 locations around the county.

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