Community welcome at third annual Christian Co. Health Department Block Party
The Christian County Health Department is inviting the community to their third annual Back to Health Block Party on October 1. This community event features both fun and educational activities, […]
CCSO gives a heads up on phone scam in the community
The scammers are back at it again, and this time they’re pretending to be with the Christian County Sheriff’s Department to take advantage of the vulnerable. According to the Sheriff’s […]
Christian Co. Jail to house ICE inmates following action at Christian Fiscal Court
It was a full agenda for Christian Fiscal Court’s Tuesday meeting, as they approved an expanded healthcare service at the Christian County Jail to accommodate ICE inmates and tabled a […]
Eternal flame to be constructed at Gander Memorial Park
Hopkinsville’s Gander Memorial Park is being reconstructed to include an eternal flame to honor the Fort Campbell soldiers and flight crew members who died in the 1985 plane crash in […]
Additional inspection work planned for Lake Barkley Bridge
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will need to have a daytime lane restriction for the U.S. 68-KY 80 Lake Barkley Bridge at Canton in Trigg County. The restriction is to allow […]
Trial delayed in fatal crash manslaughter case
Trial has been delayed until November in the manslaughter case against Jaden Johnson. Trial had been set to start Monday, but due to an unexpected family emergency, the special prosecutor […]
Details released in fatal semi vs. pedestrian crash on I-24
Kentucky State Police have released additional information on a fatal semi versus pedestrian collision that happened on I-24 in Christian County Monday morning. It happened just before 4 a.m. near […]
CSX to close the roadway on KY 70 in Madisonville for bridge maintenance
Heads up to motorists who travel KY 70 in Madisonville—CSX will be closing all four lanes of travel on Wednesday morning at the railroad bridge. According to a news release, […]
ExxonMobil looks to acquire Superior Graphite, including in Hopkinsville
The executive director of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council appeared on WHOP recently and talked about industry appreciation, changes and anniversaries happening in the region. The EDC is […]
Rain looks to loosen drought’s hold, with multiple chances this week
It would seem our drought conditions might just meet their end this week, with multiple chances of rain possible and cooler temperatures in the forecast. After weeks of little to […]