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City moves forward with plan to auction L&N Railroad Depot for restoration
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – At Thursday night’s Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor J.R. Knight addressed the future of the historic L&N Railroad Depot, proposing that the city put the property up for bid to attract private investors. “Everyone loves the depot, trust me I...
Early scoring flurry helps Lady Maroons down Lady Tigers in soccer
In girls’ high school soccer Thursday night, Madisonville-North Hopkins scored three quick goals in the first half on the way to an 8-1 win over host Hopkinsville at the Stadium of Champions. The game was close for the first 10 minutes before the Lady Maroons’ scoring flurry. Kaydon...
Blazers, Lady Blazers claim All ‘A’ Region soccer titles
Both University Heights Academy soccer teams will be headed to the All “A” State Tournament after victories in the Region 2 championship games Thursday night at Fort Campbell. In the boys’ game, Cal Givens scored with 14:31 left and the Blazers’ defense held Fort Campbell without a shot...
Lady Blazers knock off Hoptown in volleyball
University Heights Academy opened up District 8 volleyball play with a 3-0 victory over host Hopkinsville on Thursday night. UHA jumped out to an early lead and never trailed in the first set on the way to a 25-11 win. The Lady Tigers (0-2) strengthened their play in the next...
Residential chicken ownership loses steam at Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole meeting
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The topic of chickens was brought up at the Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night, with the committee deciding to not move forward in creating an ordinance to allow residential chicken ownership. “Alright, let’s talk chickens.” Lienberger said to the committee...
Arts Council Director spotlights upcoming events
Argaret Prim, the executive director of the Pennyroyal Arts Council appeared at Thursday’s Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club meeting to spotlight what they have planned for their upcoming season. Prim says they had a big season last year and celebrated the Alhambra Theatre’s 95th birthday. In 2023, Prim says around 40,000...
Quick Strike Storm Doubles Up Hopkinsville 4-2
Hopkins County Central scored less than two minutes into its Thursday contest with Hopkinsville, never trailed, and handed the Tigers a 4-2 loss at the Stadium of Champions. The win by the Storm was their first after two ties and a loss to begin the season. Riley Dunlap scored 90...
City to Declare Depot Building Surplus
A downtown Hopkinsville building could soon have new life if the City follows through with a decision Thursday night. Debate about the fate of the L&N Depot has been ongoing since the building was condemned five years ago. Mayor JR Knight asked the Committee of the Whole to consider declaring the building surplus property.
City looks to name Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge for Attucks coach William Falls
Hopkinsville City Council will consider naming the 1,400-foot Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge, which spans Country Club Lane and LaFayette Road, for Kentucky Basketball Hall of Fame coach William Falls. Mayor James R. Knight Jr. proposed it during the Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night. Council members agreed to forward...
Active shooter training causes temporary delays at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport
False reports of an active shooter during a training drill at the Kentucky Air National Guard base caused a temporary delay at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Natalie Ciresi Chaudoin, spokesperson for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, said SDF experienced a "very brief" stop lasting around ten minutes because of the incident, and only one flight was diverted. ...
Kentucky State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Calloway County
MURRAY, Ky. (August 23, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by the Murray Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday, August 23 at approximately 5:45 a.m. CST at a residence located on Johnson Blvd in Murray, Ky. CIRT detectives arrived on the scene and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Local Habitat wins KHC Housing Supply Accelerator Award
The Habitat for Humanity of Henderson was one of two organizations in the state recognized by the Kentucky Housing Corporation for its work in accelerating construction of housing in the community. The KHC awarded the local Habitat Thursday with the Housing Supply Accelerator Award, said Matt Reynolds, the local Habitat’s...
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