by Joshua Claussen April 11, 2026 The Cadiz Rotary Club set a new benchmark for community participation Saturday morning with its annual Fill the Pits event. A record-breaking 89 Boston butts and 169 chickens were prepared at the new Genesis Express location on Jefferson Street, benefiting both Genesis Express Inc. and the upcoming Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction. The momentum continues Monday at 7:00 AM with the W.J. Hopson Kick-Off Breakfast at the Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Always one of the colder days in south western Kentucky, a fiery conviction burned first in the Trigg County Justice Center and, later, the Bloomfield Missionary Baptist Church Monday morning and afternoon — as more than 100 people gathered and gleaned on home and history for the Genesis Express 30 th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Cadiz. At the heart of this year’s message, through local educator and non-profit pillar George Radford, was “39, 39 and 250.” Genesis

A native of Trigg County will be the featured speaker for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr, Day service in January. The annual march and service are sponsored by Genesis Express to honor the life of Dr. King and his dream of unity. Past President George Radford says this year’s celebration will tie into a special commemoration for our nation. He says more details about the Martin Luther King, Jr, march and commemoration service will be announced in the future after they are