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Rogers Updates Rotary Club on Local Tourism Impact
On the heels of good news from the state regarding tourism spending in Christian County in 2023, Amy Rogers, the executive director of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, pulled back the curtain of its operation to the Hopkinsville Rotary Club Tuesday. Rogers, who was named to head...
New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse
I’m sitting in a virtual room with a few attorneys discussing how we can support young people’s access to health care without running afoul of the new law criminalizing adults supporting minors who access abortion,when someone says, “Well, the law doesn’t prevent kids from educating their peers on abortion. Why don’t we just train them?” […] The post New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Kimani Wactor indicted for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment
A Montgomery County Grand Jury indicted 25-year-old Kimani Rasheed Wactor for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in May 2023. The indictment alleges that Wactor, on or around February 19th, 2023, caused Steven Turner to fear imminent bodily injury by displaying a handgun as a deadly weapon and discharging it in a manner that placed or may have placed other persons in danger of death or severe injury. Wactor was later taken into custody on June 17th.
Auburn woman arrested on DUI charge after allegedly almost hitting deputy’s cruiser
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County woman is facing multiple charges, including operating a motor vehicle under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was traveling Monday on West Ninth Street in Russellville when a vehicle almost caused a collision with the deputy’s cruiser.
Tennessee will GPS track violent domestic abusers with first-of-its-kind law
A new Tennessee law went into effect Monday requiring certain domestic violence offenders to wear GPS tracking devices while out on bail. Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) signed the Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act into law in May, which requires courts to order the most violent domestic offenders to wear a GPS tracking device […]
Proceeds from this fall’s Hoptown Half Marathon will go to local dyslexia association
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K will be returning to downtown Hopkinsville October 19 with all proceeds being donated to the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile. The Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with dyslexia and...
Pardue Park delay explained to Hopkinsville City Council, street renaming policy solidified
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – At the July 2 Hopkinsville City Council meeting, another update on the city’s newest park was given, and the proposed street renaming policy was approved by council members. “There is a lot to Pardue Lane park,” said Mellisa Clayton during a presentation...
Process Stalled for Pardue Park Project
Hopkinsville City Council will have to decide if a one-hundred thousand dollar grant is worth the time lost on the Pardue Park. Tuesday night, City Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton told City Council they had been communicating with the state and finally received an answer last month. The woman originally...
Fireworks set Thursday in Hopkinsville, Saturday at Lake Barkley
Red, White and Ooooh!, the community festival and fireworks show put on by Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation, will begin with activities and food trucks at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ruff Park on North Drive. Backyard Bouncers and other activities for children will be offered. The food trucks will include Holiday...
City Council discusses park progress, recognizes first responders
After local first responders were presented with awards and recognized for promotions, the Hopkinsville City Council discussed the progress of Rotary Park on Pardue Lane, approved zoning for agricultural districts as well as a street renaming policy at Tuesday’s meeting. From the Hopkinsville Police Department, Michael Atkins was promoted...
'I already knew it was a big one' | Louisville man says his birthday scored him payday in lottery scratch-off win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery said a frequent lottery player has scored a top prize after buying a scratch-off ticket based on his birthday. Lottery officials said the man, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the $5 “777 scratch-off” from a vending machine at the Hillview Kroger on June 7.
Store Security Check Leads to Foot Chase With Police
A Hopkinsville Police officer who stopped to make a routine check at a convenience store ended up in a foot pursuit that ended with the arrest of a Herndon man. Sgt. Mike Felts said he got out at the Dodge Store on West 7th Street just before midnight Monday to check on the clerks inside and noticed 39-year-old Richard Anderson walking away from the front of the store quickly and then running behind the Dollar General Store next door.
Hopkinsville Police Again Use Video to Make Theft Arrest
The Hopkinsville Police Department continues to use video surveillance systems to help make arrests in the cases in which they work. The latest came early Monday and led to the arrest of a Hopkinsville man charged with stealing property from a vehicle at the Huck’s Gas Station on Lafayette Road.
Committee forms to convert Covington’s city government
A committee of local business people and political figures has formed to place an initiative on the November ballot asking if Covington residents want to convert its municipal government from its current city manager form to the more common mayor-council form. If the measure gets on the ballot and is...
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