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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Tigers host Daviess in the Class 6A playoffs tonight at 7

Plus, the state's education commissioner visits CCHS and Whitney Holland joins the school board.

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Christian County hosts Daviess County in the Class 6A playoff opener tonight

The Tigers enter the playoffs 3-⁠7, the Panthers 1-⁠9

3Wins1
7Losses9

Source: WHOP Radio

If you're heading to the tonight, the Christian County Tigers host Daviess County in the opening round of the Class 6A football playoffs. The Tigers are 3-7 and the Panthers are 1-9. Christian County earned the No. 2 seed in Class 6-A, District 1 on its ranking, after the Tigers, McCracken County and Henderson County tied for first at 1-1.

These two have met already. Christian County went to Daviess County in September and won 48-5, and WHVO Radio says the Tigers will look to repeat one of their most impressive regular-season performances.

The Tigers beat Daviess County 48-⁠5 in September

  • Christian County48
    Daviess County5
    FinalPlayed in September at Daviess County

Source: WHOP Radio

  • Kickoff: 7 p.m. tonight at the Stadium of Champions
  • Radio: airtime at 6:20 p.m. on 99.3 FM and 1230 AM WHOP

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Kentucky's education commissioner visits CCHS as Whitney Holland joins the school board

If you have a student at Christian County High School, the state's top education official just got a look around. Kentucky Commissioner of Education Dr. Robbie Fletcher visited the Hopkinsville campus, observed Tiger Commitment and met with stakeholders, and says he witnessed "vibrant learning". He also said reading is on the rise in Kentucky, and that Trigg, Christian, Todd and other schools scored high in dual credit and post-secondary readiness. And yes, Christian County volleyball did win that Second Region title.

The school board has a new member, too. Whitney Holland was sworn in Thursday night as the District 5 representative after winning Tuesday's election with 1,450 votes. The seat was vacant, so she fills the unexpired term and can start immediately instead of waiting until January.

Holland took 52% of the District 5 vote

Source: Kentucky New Era

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AmountShare
Whitney Holland1,450 votes52.2%
Robert Webb1,001 votes36%
Twan Doan327 votes11.8%
  • Holland: 2004 CCHS graduate and Walmart pharmacist for 11 years
  • Oath: taken from Board Attorney Jack Lackey at the CCPS workshop

The District 5 seat went from vacant to filled

  1. AugustTom Bell resigns from the District 5 seat after 12 years on the board.
  2. Nov. 3Whitney Holland wins the District 5 seat in the general election.
  3. Nov. 5Holland is sworn in at the CCPS workshop and can begin serving immediately.

Sources: WHVO Radio, Christian County Now

News Notes

Jobs

Kitchen Food Co. has begun operating in Hopkinsville to produce 1 million chilled meals a week. The industrial development was announced in 2024, and the company is continually hiring. Christian County Now

Streets

Hopkinsville plans to resurface 28 city streets this fiscal year, helped by more than $800,000 in local funding the council approved. Public Works Director Mike Perry said the 2026-27 budget totals approximately $1.33 million, even as construction costs keep climbing. WHVO Radio

Local funding makes up most of the Municipal Road Aid budget

Source: WHVO Radio

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AmountShare
Local funding$809.5K61.1%
State Municipal Road Aid$516K38.9%

School zone

Hopkinsville City Council unanimously approved a 25-mile-per-hour school zone on Lovers Lane near Christian County High School, plus a crosswalk at the entrance to Hopkinsville Town Center Shopping Center. Council members also renamed Westside Park as Judge John Atkins Westside Park at Monday's special called meeting. WHVO Radio

Veterans Day

Saturday, Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd., needs volunteers to place flags at the headstones, and you should arrive by 8 a.m. Hopkinsville's annual honor parade for veterans starts at 10 a.m. Hoptown Chronicle

Rotary grants

The Rotary Club of Hopkinsville is accepting applications for its 2027 Community Grants through Dec. 31. Eligible groups are 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing youth and education services in Christian County and the immediate area, and you can apply online at hopkinsvillerotary.com. Recipients will be announced at the club's 77th Rotary Auction in April. The club has awarded over $650,000 in grants since 2021. Kentucky New EraWHOP Radio

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Christmas shopping with a side of local talent: the Hopkinsville Art Guild is bringing back its Christmas Market at the War Memorial Building on Nov. 20 and 21. Shoppers will find original gifts from 35 guild members, including pottery, fused glass and woodworking, and there's no admission fee. Gift list, meet your match.

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  1. Thurs., Nov. 5Hopkinsville plans to resurface 28 city streets this fiscal year
  2. Wed., Nov. 4Lady Tigers' state run ends; tobacco barn burns on Bush Lane
  3. Tues., Nov. 3Christian County leads Kentucky in measles cases; polls open today
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5AM Hopkinsvilleto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Tigers host Daviess in the Class 6A playoffs tonight at 7

Plus, the state's education commissioner visits CCHS and Whitney Holland joins the school board.

The TLDR

  1. Tigers host Daviess County in the playoff opener tonight at 7
  2. State education chief visits CCHS; Holland joins school board
  3. Hopkinsville plans 28 street resurfacing projects this year
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StreetsHopkinsville plans to resurface 28 city streets as repair costs climbHopkinsville plans to resurface 28 city streets this fiscal year, thanks in part to more than $800,000 in local money the city council approved. Public Works Director Mike Perry laid out the plan for city officials, and the list of 28 includes portions of Bill Flynn Boulevard, Mechanic Street and West Second Street.Thursday’s editionRead Christian CountyThe Christian County Animal Shelter is adding about 36 kennelsIf you're headed to the Christian County Animal Shelter, call ahead. Construction is underway on an expansion that Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam says will mean more room for animals, better health and safety, and a more comfortable adoption process for families.Thursday’s editionRead Prep SportsMcCracken County sweeps Christian County in the state volleyball openerThe Lady Tigers' first state tournament run ended Monday night in Paducah, where host McCracken County swept them 25-13, 25-14 and 25-11. Christian County led 10-7 early in the first set, then McCracken ripped off a 13-1 run and never looked back. The Lady Mustangs are a 14-time region champion, and they played in front of a loud, packed home crowd.Wednesday’s editionRead

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