James Royalty News Today

These appear to be perilous times for many community newspapers in Kentucky. In the last month, several publications have announced they are ending print publication, and three of them have

The only pastor in the decades-­long history of Red Hill Bap­tist Church in Vine Grove, the Rev. James Royalty, died Wed­nes­day. The 91-year-old, who was a founding member of the church, preached at the church until his death – 70 years. He began the church on June 15, 1950, in a borrowed U.S. Army field tent and stayed with the church the rest of his preaching career. “God is able to do wondrous things. Whether or not we decide to do what God wants us to do is left up to...