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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 native Lee Kiefer wins gold in fencing at 2024 Olympics in Paris
PARIS − A pair of American women fencers on Sunday night won a pair of coveted Olympic medals – one gold and one silver. Lee Kiefer beat teammate Lauren Scruggs at the Paris Games in the final bout of the women’s individual foil competition that showcased U.S. talent. ...
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.
Boil advisory in Webster County in place until further notice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A boil advisory has been put in place in the City of Dixon in Webster County on Sunday. The boil advisory is affecting Woodland Acres and 41A from Woodland to St Rt 983. The City of Dixon took to Facebook to announce the advisory. In a previous post they say a […]
‘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...
Man Charged With Assaulting His Girlfriend
A Hopkinsville man was charged after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend on Charlie Court Friday night. Hopkinsville Police say 30-year-old Michael Montgomery punched the woman in the face several times then fled from law enforcement and resisted being put in handcuffs. He was arrested and charged with second-degree fleeing or...
City spotlights agencies working to revitalize vacant lots
Cleaning up the city has been a key part of Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight’s platform. To rehabilitate abandoned properties the Lot Next Door Program and the Hopkinsville & Christian County Land Bank Authority have joined forces and City Public Information Officer, Amanda Brunt shared how they work together. Lot...
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)
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