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Hoptown Chronicle31 minutes ago
Hopkinsville parade honoring veterans set Saturday, on Hoptown ChronicleVeterans are invited to participate in the parade. The route is from the Memorial Building to the Christian County Justice Center.
WKDZ Radio1 hour ago
PHOTOS – Christian County Lady Tiger Soccer Banquet, on WKDZ RadioThe Christian County Lady Tigers celebrated their first season on the soccer pitch Monday evening with the team banquet at the War Memorial Building. YSE was there and got these pics from the big night.
Hoptown Chronicle1 hour ago
Elizabeth McCoy chosen for Flame of Excellence Award, on Hoptown ChronicleThe CEO of Planters Bank will receive the award from Leadership Kentucky at a Jan. 7 luncheon in Lexington.
Also reported byWKDZ Radio
WHOP Radio2 hours ago
City Council approves Lovers Lane crosswalk, taking over more CDS duties, on WHOP RadioHopkinsville City Council Members approved installing a crosswalk on Lovers Lane and absorbing more Community and Development Services’ duties at Monday’s special-called meeting. Council members approved a measure that would establish a 25-mph school zone and a cross walk on Lovers Lane near Christian County High School. Deputy City Clerk [...]
WHOP Radio3 hours ago
Gov. Beshear shares Medical Debt Relief Program update, on WHOP RadioAfter launching the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program in September, Governor Andy Beshear announced that more progress has been made toward relieving $250 million in medical debt. The program was developed by an executive order signed by Beshear on September 15. As of Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update, he says [...]
Hoptown Chronicle4 hours ago
Nearly 4,000 vote early in Christian County, on Hoptown ChronicleHeading into Tuesday’s general election, nearly 4,000 Christian County voters took advantage of early voting to cast their ballot.
Also reported byChristian County Now
WHVO Radio4 hours ago
Linda Bowry Osteen, 77, of Hopkinsville, on WHVO RadioWHVO Radio5 hours ago
Bolster Establishes Nursing Scholarships For HCC Students, on WHVO RadioHopkinsville Community College nursing students will have two new scholarship opportunities thanks to a longtime Pennyrile healthcare professional. Nancy Bolster has established the Nancy Bolster Nursing Scholarship and the Nancy Bolster LPN to RN Bridge Scholarship, each
Kentucky New Era5 hours ago
The benefits of those falling leaves, on Kentucky New EraThose fall leaves dropping from the trees right now and in coming days can make a great mulch, says Kelly Jackson, the extension agent for horticulture at the Christian County ...
Kentucky New Era5 hours ago
ClearFlow Metalworks to invest $28 million in Logan County facility, on Kentucky New EraClearFlow Metalworks plans to invest $28 million to build an aluminum manufacturing facility in Logan County, creating 50 full-time jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday.
WHOP Radio6 hours ago
CCHS’s Taggart earns 2nd Team Volleyball All-State, on WHOP RadioThe Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 2026 All-State Team on Monday and a Christian County High School senior found herself on the list. Lady Tigers’ Middle Blocker Madysen Taggart was named Second Team All State. The 6-foot Taggart had 349 kills, 64 blocks, and 71 digs entering Monday night’s KHSAA State
WHOP Radio6 hours ago
Veterans Honor Parade set for Saturday, downtown roads to be blocked, on WHOP RadioTo honor military veterans for their service, the annual Veterans Honor Parade is set to take over downtown Hopkinsville this weekend and Parks and Recreation shared the parade route and which roads will be closed. The parade starts 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Hopkinsville War Memorial Building on Virginia
Christian County Now6 hours ago
Pets of the week, on Christian County NowDogs and cats of all ages, breeds, sizes are waiting to be adopted at the Christian County Animal Shelter.
hazard-herald.com6 hours ago
Two counties saw jumps in measles cases last week, bringing total cases in this outbreak up to 193, on hazard-herald.comOnly two counties saw increases in their measles cases last week, bringing the total confirmed cases in this outbreak up to 193, up from 170 last week, according to the
Kentucky New Era6 hours ago
Early voting turnout varies across Christian, Trigg and Todd counties, on Kentucky New EraThousands of voters cast their ballots ahead of Election Day across Christian, Trigg and Todd counties, with early voting totals ranging from nearly 9% of registered voters in Christian County ...
West Kentucky Star7 hours ago
One injured in car-deer crash in Christian County, on West Kentucky StarA car-deer crash in Christian County Saturday night sent one person to a hospital. According to WKDZ, deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were called at approximately 7:12 pm to Gracey-Herndon Road, near the I-24 interchange
WKDZ Radio8 hours ago
Hopkinsville Community College – IT Support Specialist I, on WKDZ RadioPOSITION DESCRIPTION The primary purpose of the IT Support Specialist I is to provide high quality information technology services at Hopkinsville Community College campuses.
Kentucky New Era8 hours ago
Christian County volleyball hits the road for first-ever state tournament appearance, on Kentucky New EraFresh off capturing the program's first-ever regional championship with a gritty 3-1 victory over Henderson County, the Christian County volleyball team is taking its historic run to the state stage.
Kentucky New Era8 hours ago
Western State seeking support for annual holiday campaign, on Kentucky New EraWestern State Hospital is gearing up for its Holiday Giving Campaign that benefits the patients at the hospital and the residents of the Western State Nursing Facility.
Kentucky New Era8 hours ago
Pipeline agency use of eminent domain criticized, on Kentucky New EraGreg Davenport says he’s not opposed to progress. But he has serious misgivings when it comes to a proposed 16-inch natural gas pipeline that a public agency wants to run ...
Also reported byThe News-Enterprise
WBKO9 hours ago
Hopkinsville railroad crossings blocked, on WBKOWKDZ Radio10 hours ago
Christian County Farm Bureau Thanks Legislators For Service, on WKDZ RadioChristian County Farm Bureau board members showed their appreciation to local and state legislators Monday morning. County President Barry Cornelius says the farm bureau board feels it is important to take to show appreciation to those who
WHOP Radio10 hours ago
Kiwanis to host first Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds to support Warm the Children, on WHOP RadioWritten by Reporter A’Niyah Wilford Kiwanis Club of Hopkinsville invites the community to enjoy a meal at the Crusty Pig for its first annual spaghetti dinner, raising funds for kids in need. The spaghetti dinner will take place on November 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with tickets costing [...]
Christian County Now10 hours ago
Local veterans to be honored during annual parade in downtown Hopkinsville, on Christian County NowThis year's Veterans Day Parade will be held on Nov. 7 in Hopkinsville.
WHVO Radio11 hours ago
Christian County’s Taggart Named 2nd Team All-State, on WHVO RadioThe postseason honors continue to come in for Christian County senior Madysen Taggart. In an announcement Monday morning, Taggart was named to the 2026 Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association Second-Team All-State. Taggart was the only 2nd Region player
WHOP Radio11 hours ago
Farm Bureaus preparing for legislative session, breakfast brings together officials locally, on WHOP RadioThe Kentucky Farm Bureau, and by extension the Christian County Farm Bureau, are preparing for the upcoming session of the Kentucky General Assembly and they hosted a breakfast Monday to meet with local elected officials in preparation of those events. It was a well-attended event, with state senators and representatives [...]
Christian County Now12 hours ago
Work week weather: Rain to bring cool November weather to Hopkinsville, on Christian County NowChristian County forecast: After rain and possible storms mid-week, overnight temperatures will drop to the 40s.
WHOP Radio13 hours ago
Ret. SGM Roger Dale Free, on WHOP Radio(Age 78, of Hopkinsville) Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 3rd at 11am at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with full military honors. Maddux Fuqua Hinton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WBKO13 hours ago
Multiple Hopkinsville railroad crossings reopen after being blocked by train, reason why under investigation, on WBKOAround 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that multiple railroad crossing in Hopkinsville were blocked by a train.
WHOP Radio16 hours ago
It’s official: CCHS to host Daviess in grid playoffs, on WHOP RadioThe high school football playoff schedule was finalized over the weekend and the Christian County Tigers will play Daviess County Friday night at the Stadium of Champions. The Tigers are 3-7 on the season and the Panthers enter the game 1-9. Christian County earned the No. 2 seed in the ...
WKRN News 216 hours ago
Christian County intersection converted to four-way stop after years of crashes, on WKRN News 2A “high crash” intersection in Christian County has officially been converted to a four-way stop.
WHOP Radio16 hours ago
Lady Tigers, McCracken meet in State Volleyball Tournament tonight, on WHOP RadioThe Christian County Lady Tigers open KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament action tonight as they travel to take on Region 1 champion McCracken County. The Lady Tigers defeated Henderson County 3-1 on Thursday night to win the Region 2 championship. They enter tonight’s match at 26-13. Meanwhile, the Lady Mustangs defeated ...
Kentucky Lantern17 hours ago
A WKY agency is wielding eminent domain for a gas pipeline. Landowners say they’re being bullied., on Kentucky LanternGreg Davenport says he’s not opposed to progress. But he has serious misgivings when it comes to a proposed 16-inch natural gas pipeline that a public agency wants to run through his family’s Christian County farm, property his family has owned since the 1940s.
West Kentucky StarYesterday
Christian County has most measles cases in Kentucky, on West Kentucky StarJust over 200 cases of measles have been recorded in Kentucky this year. According to the website of the Kentucky Cabinet for Family and Health Services, Christian County has reported the most cases with 65 and Trigg County has recorded 31.&n
Harlan EnterpriseYesterday
Barr campaigns across Kentucky ahead of Election Day, on Harlan EnterpriseEmail newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter
Hoptown ChronicleYesterday
All treats: Hopkinsville sees a big cast of Halloween characters, on Hoptown ChronicleRecord crowds of trick-or-treaters brought an entertaining parade of characters to downtown Hopkinsville and local neighborhoods.
WHOP RadioYesterday
Clark shines at 3-A state meet; Tigers take 24th, on WHOP RadioThe Christian County Tigers and Lady Tigers competed in their first KHSAA Class 3-A State Cross Country Meet on Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. It was a big day for the Lady Tigers’ Gracelyn Clark, who shaved nearly a minute off her best time and finished with ...
WHOP RadioYesterday
KY 1453 in Oak Grove blocked next week for railroad crossing work, on WHOP RadioHeads up to Oak Grove motorists—the traffic situation in that area is having another impact, as crews with the Department of Defense have blocked KY 1453 to install a new railroad crossing. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, this closure is expected to be fully in place starting on Thursday, ...
WHOP RadioYesterday
Crash involving deer on Gracey-Herndon Road sends one to the hospital, on WHOP RadioA Christian County woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash involving a deer on Gracey-Herndon Road Halloween night. It happened just before the ramp for Interstate 24, according to the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, as a vehicle driven by Samantha Spencer of Christian County was heading northbound. That’s when a ...
Also reported byWKDZ Radio