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Whooping cough reported at Christian County High School, medical checks advised
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On Aug. 28 the Christian County Health Department informed parents of Christian County High School students that a case of whooping cough was reported at the school, and other students may have been exposed. The health department advises that if students have a...
Hopkinsville Rotary Scholars Tops $177,000 Mark
The Hopkinsville Rotary Scholars program that provides two years free tuition for Christian County graduates to attend Hopkinsville Community College topped the $170,000 mark during the past school year. Hopkinsville Rotary Club past president Andrew Wilson says the club was pleased with the amount of money paid last year to...
Casey Jones Offers First Mash-Makers Experience (w/VIDEO)
Casey Jones Distillery turned over part of the bourbon-making process to the public Saturday morning, by offering their first-ever mash-making experience. Master Distiller “A.J.” Casey Jones said they were proud to again expand the opportunities offered at the local distillery. Casey Jones Partner Cody Turner added this chapter...
Hopkinsville High School Honors Former Long Time Head Football Coach Craig Clayton
Hopkinsville High School recognized former Head Football Coach Craig Clayton during halftime of the Tigers game against The Mayfield Cardinals at The Stadium of Champions Friday night. Coach Clayton came to Hopkinsville from Todd Co. Central after serving as head coach of the Rebels for two seasons. Coach Clayton would...
Hopkinsville mayor and Christian County Jail sign agreements with Fort Campbell
FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Three Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSA) were signed Aug. 26 between Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Colonel Christopher Midberry and several senior officials in the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Christian and Todd Counties. The first agreement, which was a renewal of an existing plan from an expiring...
Investigation by Internet Crimes Against Children leads to one arrest in KY
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (KBSI) – On Aug. 30 Detectives and Officers of the Hopkinsville Police Department and Crime Suppression Unit arrested John “Jay” Smith. Smith is charged with 68 counts of Distribution of Obscene Matter. The arrest follows a nearly two-month-long investigation involving The Hopkinsville Police Department and Internet Crimes Against Children. Smith has had previous arrests for sexual-based offenses in Ohio.
VIDEO – Kirby on Lady Colonels Big District Win
A big win for the Christian County Lady Colonels volleyball team Thursday night as they picked up a four-set win over the Heritage Christian Academy Lady Warriors in a game with seeding implications for the 8th District tournament. Senior Skylar Kirby had a big night for the Lady Colonels and spoke with YourSportsEdge.Com after the match.
Main Street in Greenville partially closing for concert
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - Main Street in Greenville will be closed to traffic until midnight for a concert, city officials say. According to the city’s social media page, it will be closed between Hopkinsville Street and Main Cross Street. Officials say that concert is happening on the Courthouse Square....
Fort Campbell Tops Lady Tigers in Straight Sets
The Fort Campbell volleyball team earned its first win of the season on Thursday in straight sets over Hopkinsville, dropping the Lady Tigers to their second straight defeat. The Lady Falcons took the opener 25-20 before taking a 2-0 lead with an eight-point win in the second set. Hopkinsville battled in the third but fell 25-22 to finish the match.
Mayfield Runs Through Hoptown for 51-28 Victory
Looking to bounce back from a season-opening loss to Graves County, the Mayfield Cardinals rushed for almost 350 yards on Friday to down hosts Hopkinsville 51-28 in the Tigers’ home opener. The Cardinals found the end zone on their opening drive when Mak Hoover scored from 13 yards out,...
Economic Council spotlights high school construction, career readiness
Members of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council received a construction progress update on the consolidated Christian County High School and discussed what this year’s SWK Ignite program will include at their Monday meeting. The consolidated high school is set to have a career academy curriculum model. The...
Fourth ‘Hoptown Idol’ Looking For Local Talent
For the fourth straight year, Hoptown Idol is back on the calendar to celebrate and showcase homegrown talent and entertainment on the Founder’s Square stage. Video entries for the singing contest are currently being accepted here for one winner to take home $500 cash and a two-hour recording session at ARC Exhibit Studios in Hopkinsville.
Pennyrile Electric and HES Customers To Feel TVA Rate Increase In October
Pennyrile Electric customers will feel the effects of a TVA rate increase when they pay their electric bills in October. Pennyrile Electric Vice-President of Member Services Brent Gilkey says TVA’s recent announcement of a 5.25% wholesale rate increase, to fund ongoing construction and energy development, will be reflected on Pennyrile Electric member’s bills beginning October 1st. In addition, Gilkey says there will also be an increase to the monthly customer charge in the amount of $3.00 to aid Pennyrile Electric in recovering rising fixed costs. The average monthly residential bill will have an overall increase of $7.00 – $8.00, depending on usage.
Mayor Presents Inaugural Community Awards
Five individuals and groups are being recognized for their efforts to improve Hopkinsville. Friday evening, Hopkinsville Mayor JR Knight presented the Inaugural Mayor’s Community Awards. Administrative Coordinator Diane Turner read the nominations saying the Volunteer Award was being presented to someone who has selflessly given to the city. The...
HIGHLIGHT REEL – Christian County vs Heritage Christian
With the top seed in the district tournament in play for both teams, Christian County and Heritage Christian met in a key volleyball matchup Thursday evening at Lyle Dunbar Gym. Check out some of the action in this Highlight Reel.
Cols focus on ‘self’ during bye week
A bye week may have been just what the doctor ordered for the Christian County Colonels, following last week’s 55-6 season opening loss to Warren East. Colonels’ coach Ethan Atchley said this week has been much needed. He said coaches have spent the bye week working with younger players and focusing on his team rather than preparing for an opponent.
Tigers, Cardinals set to renew football rivalry
One of the oldest and fiercest high school football rivalries in western Kentucky will resume tonight when the Mayfield Cardinals take on the Hopkinsville Tigers at the Stadium of Champions. Mayfield enters the game 0-1 after losing 35-28 last week to Graves County. Hopkinsville also is 0-1 after dropping a...
Jeffers Bend hosting Naturefest on Sept. 21
Naturefest, the annual event at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center that promotes water quality, health and wellness and outdoor activities, will be 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Guests will find activities and booths related to several topics, including wildlife, the botanical garden, bees, the butterfly garden, birding, storytelling, rain...
Forbes Advisors studies rank Kentucky drivers near the bottom; AAA Bluegrass offers solutions
According to recent studies by Forbes Advisors, Kentucky ranks near the bottom of the states when it comes to risky driving behaviors. Lori Weaver Hawkins is the public affairs manager for Triple-A Bluegrass.
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