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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Tigers win first playoff game, and the veterans parade is at 10 a.m.

Plus, CCHS is getting about 38 more parking spots and a new stadium sound system.

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Tigers FootballTop story

Christian County beats Daviess 52-⁠7 for its first football playoff win in school history

Christian County beat Daviess County 52-⁠7 in the first round

  • Daviess County7
    Christian County52
    FinalChristian County's first Class 6-A playoff win in school history

Sources: WHOP Radio, The Owensboro Times

The Christian County Tigers won their first Class 6-A playoff game in school history Friday night, beating Daviess County 52-7 at the . DeAsian Harris ran six times for 74 yards and two touchdowns, and Aalijah Holland caught a touchdown pass and intercepted two.

Daviess led only once, 7-6, after Braeden Warren found CJ Evans for an 80-yard touchdown. After that it was all Christian County, which scored on its next five possessions. The loss ends the Panthers' season at 1-11.

The Tigers outgained the Panthers 319 yards to 140

52Points7
319Total yards140

Source: WHOP Radio

  • Next: South Warren, Fri., Nov. 13, in Bowling Green
  • Kickoff 7 p.m.; radio at 6:20 p.m. on 99.3 FM, 1230 AM
  • Tigers' record: 4-7; South Warren won 42-0 in the regular season

Head Coach Dustin Lopez said his team will enjoy the win but will have its hands full with South Warren, which is ranked among the top 15 teams overall in the state.

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Christian County's school board approves more CCHS parking and a new stadium sound system

Christian County's school board on Thursday approved five change orders totaling over $186,000. Three add parking at Christian County High School, where Assistant Superintendent Jason Wilson said the front lot often runs out of spots during the school day.

Asphalt is the biggest of three parking costs the board approved

Source: Christian County Now

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Value
Asphalt paving$88,756
Sidewalk, curb and gutter$52,930
Topsoil and excavation$35,000

The work adds around 38 spots, bringing the lot to just under 100, plus a sidewalk from the student lot to the bus lot. Pricing includes about $35,000 for Herring Construction of Eddyville and about $89,000 for Rogers Group.

  • Sound system: replacement for over $77,000
  • Also approved: wrestling mats and internet at the athletic complex
  • Funding: just over $2 million left in construction contingency
  • 2027-28 calendar: Aug. 11, 2027 to May 19, 2028
  • The calendar needs a second vote first

What the school board approved Thursday

38
added parking spots at CCHS, around
$186,000
and more across five change orders
$77,000
and more for the stadium sound system

Sources: Christian County Now, WHOP Radio

Speakers at the are only on the home side now. Wilson wants them mounted on light poles on both sides of the stadium.

News Notes

Parade

If you're headed downtown this morning, the Veterans Honor Parade steps off at 10 a.m. from the War Memorial Building and ends at the Christian County Justice Center with a ceremony. It runs down East 9th Street, and all veterans are invited to join. Help is available for those who can't walk the route, and a float is available for riders. WKDZ RadioChristian County NowVisit Hopkinsville

School board

Whitney Holland was sworn in as the District 5 school board member after beating Twan Doan and Robert Webb in Tuesday's election. Seniors A'Niyah Wilford and Jayden Silva also took oaths as student representatives, who are non-voting members. It's the fifth year the district has included student representatives. WHOP RadioKentucky New EraChristian County NowWKDZ Radio

Three newcomers joined the Christian County school board

NameRoleDetail
Whitney HollandDistrict 5 board member2004 CCHS graduate
A'Niyah WilfordStudent representativeTiger Band field commander
Jayden SilvaStudent representativeBiomedical Science pathway

Sources: WHOP Radio, WKDZ Radio

Summer Salute

Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation wants to hear what you liked and didn't like about this year's Summer Salute, plus which music acts you'd like to see next time. The survey is at hoptown.org/summersalutesurvey. WHOP Radio

Seniors

Amanda Stokes, director of the , told the Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club on Thursday about services that include personal care, home delivered meals, legal assistance and senior employment programs. The agency works across nine counties, including Christian, to help seniors stay safe at home. WHOP Radio

Honors

Carter Hendricks, Tony Prim and Sharon Butts of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council were honored by the . The recognition is part of its 2026 Distinguished Service and Professional Excellence Recognition Program. Christian County Now

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Cameron Williams, a Christian County High School senior, fixes up lawn mowers, weed eaters, boat motors and chain saws in the repair shop at his home in Hopkinsville, then sells them at a profit. It earned him a 2026 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award, one of seven given at the convention in Indianapolis. Small engine, big win.

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Past issues

  1. Fri., Nov. 6Tigers host Daviess in the Class 6A playoffs tonight at 7
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Hopkinsville plans to resurface 28 city streets this fiscal year
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Lady Tigers' state run ends; tobacco barn burns on Bush Lane
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Christian County leads Kentucky in measles cases; polls open today
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5AM Hopkinsvilleto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Tigers win first playoff game, and the veterans parade is at 10 a.m.

Plus, CCHS is getting about 38 more parking spots and a new stadium sound system.

The TLDR

  1. Tigers beat Daviess 52-7 for first playoff win
  2. Next up: South Warren on Fri., Nov. 13
  3. School board approves about 38 more CCHS parking spots
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SportsChristian County hosts Daviess County in the Class 6A playoff opener tonightIf you're heading to the Stadium of Champions 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 RPI ranking, after the Tigers, McCracken County and Henderson County tied for first at 1-1.Friday’s editionRead SchoolsKentucky's education commissioner visits CCHS as Whitney Holland joins the school boardIf 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.Friday’s editionRead 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

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  1. The Owensboro Times7 hours ago

    Daviess County football season ends with 52-7 playoff loss to Christian County

    Daviess County jumped out to an early 7-6 first quarter lead, but were unable to maintain momentum, as they fell to Christian County 52-7.

    Also reported byWHOP Radio

  2. Kentucky New Era11 hours ago

    Town Crier

    Due to spacing, items submitted may be edited as needed. To submit items to the Kentucky New Era for publication, email us at editor@kentuckynewera.com. Town Crier notices are for nonprofit and ...

  3. Kentucky New Era14 hours ago

    Student recognized for his entrepreneurial skills

    Christian County High School senior Cameron Williams restores and maintains any sort of small engines in the repair shop at his home in Hopkinsville.

  4. WHOP Radio15 hours ago

    HCA seeking volleyball, cross-country coaches

    Heritage Christian Academy has started the search for two varsity head coaches. HCA Athletics Director Stephanie Stallins said in a news release on Friday the private Christian school is looking to find varsity head coaches for its volleyball and cross-country programs. Stallins said volleyball coach Ashton Leek stepped down after ...

  5. WKDZ Radio17 hours ago

    CCPS Swears In Two New Student Reps For School Board

    Christian County Public Schools has welcomed two new student representatives to its Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year. A’Niyah Wilford and Jayden Silva were elected by their peers at Christian County High School and sworn

  6. WHOP Radio17 hours ago

    Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation releases Summer Salute feedback survey

    Summer Salute took over downtown Hopkinsville two months ago for its 10th year, and before the festival comes back for its 11th year, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation invites citizens to share some feedback about the annual event. In the survey, folks can share what they liked about this year’s Summer [...]