Today’s Black History Month Fact

 Mae Jemison became the first African American woman in space, flying on the Endeavour mission STS-47 on September 12, 1992; she was also the first African American woman admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program on...

TAKE THE PLUNGE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS KENTUCKY!

The Beat wants you to once again be “freezin’ for a reason” at the 2025 Western Kentucky Polar Plunge & Polar 5K on Saturday, March 1st at Kentucky Dam Village in Gilbertsville! Start off by running in the Polar 5K that morning. Then, if...

TASTE THE TOWN FOR CHRISTMAS

The Beat has the perfect stocking stuffer for that foodie on your Christmas shopping list: half-priced gift cards from some of your favorite local restaurants! Soon, it’ll be time to once again to “Taste The Town” for...

GO VOTE & Election Coverage !

The Beat wants you to get out and Vote! Today is the last day your can go vote. Let’s your voice be heard! You matter! Keep up with the Election with West Kentucky Star!...