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The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating a shooting. Police responded to the 500 block of Canton Street near the health department. Hopkinsville police said three people were shot and that they’re in stable condition. Two will be flown to hospitals in Nashville for trauma recovery.
The Community Foundation’s Whip Crackin’ Rodeo returns to Lebanon’s James E. Ward Agricultural Center for a two-night stand on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. Proceeds from the rodeo provide financial support to local charities from revenues collected through sponsorships, concessions, and ticket sales.
Registration is now open for potential 2024 Tennessee Senior Olympics participants; people have about a month to complete the registration. Tennessee Senior Olympics Director of Athlete Relations Traci Meador said that more people may be eligible to participate than they realize. She says many people think seniors are 65 and older, but you have to be 50. More online at tnseniorolympics.com.
If you haven’t filed your 2023 tax return with the IRS yet and you still owe income tax for last year, the good news is you still have time to rectify those situations before you’re penalized for failing to do so. Most filers have until 11:59 pm Monday, April 15. But if you can’t file a full return by Monday, at the very least submit Form 4868 to get an automatic six-month extension to file. Keep in mind that this is only an extension to file your return and avoid a failure-to-file penalty. It is not an extension to pay whatever outstanding balance you owe. That amount is still due on April 15