Summer Salute takes over downtown Hopkinsville

Live music, local vendors and carnival rides have taken over downtown Hopkinsville for Parks and Recreation’s 9th annual Summer Salute Festival. The festival kicked off at 11 a.m. on Friday […]
Mayor Knight provides recreation project updates

Across Hopkinsville, multiple recreation improvement projects are underway or are in the brainstorming phase, and Mayor J.R. Knight recently appeared on WHOP to provide some updates. Progress continues at Rotary […]
HFD talks fire safety, excitement for Fire Station Five

Fire safety is a year ‘round endeavor, and the Hopkinsville Fire Department are urging folks to stay safe as the nights get cooler but outdoor conditions get drier. Hopkinsville Fire […]
Burn Ban now in place for Hopkinsville, Christian County

A burn ban has been issued by Hopkinsville Fire Department Fire Chief Steve Futrell for all of Hopkinsville, in effect immediately and until further notice. And Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry […]
VFW in host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday in Hopkinsville

Veterans of Foreign War Post 1913 are hosting a September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, and they’re inviting the community to attend to honor those lives that were lost on […]
KSP seeking information in LBL sexual assault
Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in gathering information on a sexual assault that occurred in the Smith Bay area of the Land Between the Lakes National […]
Former Murray High School teacher arrested on rape, sexual abuse charges

Kentucky State Police have arrested a former Murray High School teacher on rape and sexual abuse charges following an investigation that spanned seven years. According to a news release, troopers […]
Two-vehicle wreck on Lafayette Road results in possible injuries
A two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Lafayette Road and Burley Avenue resulted in possible injuries on Wednesday. Cary Sharber of Hopkinsville was reportedly driving south down Lafayette Road while […]
Police arrest Hopkinsville man for child sexual abuse
Hopkinsville Police arrested 30-year-old Marcus Dillard of Hopkinsville after he reportedly sexually assaulted a 7-year-old child on Sunday. Dillard reportedly admitted to assaulting the child and also took a video […]
Madisonville officials spotlight new developments, upcoming events

Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton and Deputy City Administrator Brad Long appeared on WHOP recently to spotlight the city’s economic developments and upcoming events. Cotton says Madisonville is seeing more growth […]