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Beshear, Vance spat over Appalachia oversimplifies the region, experts say
A public spat between Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential hopeful Andy Beshear has put Appalachia in the spotlight, with some asking who gets to claim the region's identity. But as the two trade jabs, it's unclear what effect the debate could have on election outcomes — or whether...
Kentucky community and technical college students can now estimate their expenses
Classes start in just three weeks for the thousands of students in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. A new tool is available to gauge the costs associated with this postsecondary education route.
Kentucky juvenile arrested for attempted murder in southern Indiana
PERRY COUNTY, Ind. — A juvenile from Kentucky has been arrested for attempted murder in southern Indiana. According to a press release from Indiana State Police, deputies with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office responded to Rainbow Lake in Derby, Indiana, around 8 p.m. Saturday on a report of shots fired. After a subsequent investigation, law […]
Band camp marks the start of the competitive marching band season
The Christian County and Hopkinsville High School Band programs are gearing up for their marching season, while welcoming new members to their staff. Citizens near the high schools will hear the repetitive sounds of the metronome as students learn their drills and get new music under their belts—but before too long, that will bring with the sounds of horns blaring and drums pounding. Superintendent Chris Bentzel says those programs are both very successful and those students work incredibly hard to achieve greatness.
‘Metamorphosis,’ a Museum Gala in Hopkinsville, planned Sept. 21
The Hopkinsville History Foundation is planning the city’s first ever Museum Gala — an evening featuring a grand promenade entrance, cocktails, dinner and music — on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. The theme is “Metamorphosis: Hopkinsville in the 1910s,” with the hope that guests...
McAlister’s Deli Taps Hopkinsville For Newest Location
The former Pizza Hut location in front of Lowe’s in Hopkinsville which closed in December 2020, will soon have a new lease on life. Brogan Davis from GoTo Foods confirmed to Your News Edge Monday afternoon that McAlister’s Deli will take over the building at 4576 Fort Campbell Boulevard. Davis added the tentative opening date for the location will be Monday, October 14th, but renovation delays could push that back.
Hopkins County Schools to host Back to School Bash
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Hopkins County Schools announced they will be hosting a Back to School Bash. The Back to School Community Resource Bash will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Victory Church in Madisonville. The event will have vendor tables with...
Spikes Trial Still On Track For November 2024
Special Prosecutor Blake Chambers, Defense Attorney Eric Bearden and Circuit Judge John Atkins convened for a status review of Bobby Spikes Monday morning — in what was a short analysis of all housekeeping before the trial begins this November. Spikes has been incarcerated in Christian County Jail for more...
Arrest made after weekend shooting near Blue Bridge
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Authorities have made an arrest after a weekend shooting that happened near the Blue Bridge. Deputies had been investigating a Saturday night shooting that sent a victim to the hospital. While the suspect fled the scene of the crime, investigators say they've now made...
Man drowns while diving at Pennyroyal Scuba Center
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A man was pronounced dead at the hospital after going missing while diving at the Pennyroyal Scuba Center in Hopkinsville. Responders were notified that the diver was missing on Sunday afternoon. After a quick response from Hopkinsville EMS and Christian County Emergency Management, crews arrived to find the man had been located and removed from the 22-acre quarry by scuba center personnel. CPR was attempted, but first responders found the diver unconscious and without a pulse.
30 youth attend HHS basketball camp
Hopkinsville High School held a basketball camp for local youngsters Saturday at Tiger Gym. Hoptown Basketball Coach Anthony Babb said 30 athletes participated in the camp that was broken into two sessions. “We had an awesome day and everyone had a great time,” Babb said. (Photo Provided)
Hummingbird Festival August 3rd And 4th At Land Between The Lakes
Hummingbirds will be the show’s stars this weekend at the Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes during the annual Hummingbird Festival. LBL Naturalist Annabelle Barr says the Hummingbird Festival is planned for Saturday, August 3rd, and Sunday, August 4th. Barr says there will be some experts on...
Man arrested after crash on Twin Bridge hurts motorcycle driver
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The southbound Twin Bridge is back opening following a crash. Dispatchers say the call came in just before midnight Monday morning for a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. They say the bridge had to be closed, but reopened around 1 a.m. Deputies say the...
Max’s Moment – Caroline Tucker Rolls Home Her First Birdie
In just her second year of playing golf, Caroline Tucker aims to be a consistent scorer for the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers. If the freshman keeps knocking down birdies like she did at Boots Randolph Golf Course, that may come sooner than later.
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