EDC talks success of Jobs Fest, opportunities for local students

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is celebrating a successful 2024 Jobs Fest and they’re already planning for the next one. Speaking with WHOP Friday morning, Executive Director Carter […]
Heritage Christian Academy graduates class of 2024

Heritage Christian Academy bid farewell and good luck to the graduating class of 2024 at a commencement held at the James E. Bruce Convention Center Thursday night. The 30 graduating […]
Man charged after pointing a gun at someone during an altercation

A Hopkinsville man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly pointed a gun a someone during an argument on Blooming Grove Road. According to the Hopkinsville Police Department report, officers responded […]
Dog injured in Moelight Drive house fire

No people were injured, but a dog was hurt during a house fire on Moelight Drive Thursday afternoon. According to the Hopkinsville Fire Department, firefighters responded to the 100 block […]
Cops and Bobbers event postponed due to weather

The Hopkinsville Police Department is having to delay the first Cops and Bobbers event due to weather. According to a news release, the fishing event that was originally scheduled to […]
One killed in Madisonville Road crash
A Crofton woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Madisonville Road early Friday morning. First responders were called to the 5900 block of Madisonville Road around 1 a.m. for […]
School board appoints new district one representative

To fill their district one seat vacancy, the Christian County School Board approved appointing Erin Westerfield to the position at their Thursday meeting. Along with Westerfield’s appointment the board approved […]
Community remembers those lost in FOP Law Enforcement Memorial

It was a beautiful summer afternoon, as community members, law enforcement, officials and loved ones gathered together for the Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Service Thursday. It was a gathering […]
State Chief Justice joins local judges, lawyers for Constitution reading

In May, current and retired Christian County judges and lawyers annually gather to read the U.S. Constitution in its entirety. For this year’s reading they were joined by Kentucky Chief […]
May is National Foster Care Month and local organization is looking for more foster families

May is National Foster Care Month and the Pennyrile Foster and Adoptive Family Association is putting out the call for more foster parents, particularly in Christian County. Speaking with WHOP […]