Month: February 2018

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Local News

Tommy Hampton, owner of Hampton’s Dairy Mart, dies

The owner of one of Todd County’s most iconic businesses has died. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Latham Funeral home for 79-year old Tommy Hampton, who died Tuesday at St. Thomas Mid Town Hospital in Nashville. He owned Hampton’s Dairy Mart on West Main Street in Elkton, known for its milkshakes, ice cream cones, burgers and almost any other American food one could ever desire. The Dairy Mart opened in […]

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Local News

Teen shot in Clarksville

Clarksville Police are investigating after a juvenile was shot while riding a bicycle Tuesday night. Officers responded to shots fired in the area of Vanleer and Ford Street about 7:30 p.m. and found a teenage male lying on the ground on the side of Vanleer. He was conscious and alert and was flown by Air Eva to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Clarksville Police say they have little information to go […]

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Local News

Lynn Pryor receives Outstanding Prosecutor Award

Christian County Commonwealth’s Attorney Lynn Pryor was the recipient of the Carroll M. Redford Outstanding Prosecutor Award It was presented to her by the Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys Association at an awards luncheon during their annual conference. The award presented to Pryor for best exemplifying the attributes of the ideal prosecutor in fulfilling the duties of her office and in recognition of her diligence and leadership as a public servant and […]

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Local Sports

OVC announces post season basketball honors

Austin Peay and Murray State were well represented in Ohio Valley Conference post season awards announced today. Austin Peay’s Terry Taylor and Averyl Ugba were named First Team All OVC along with Murray State’s Johnathan Stark, Terrell Miller and Ja Morant. Taylor, Ugba and Morant were also named to the OVC Newcomer Team and first year Austin Peay coach Matt Figger was named OVC Coach of the Year. On the […]

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Local News

Club announces theme, goal for Rotary Auction

The Rotary Club of Hopkinsville is gearing up for the 68th Rotary Radio Auction and at Tuesday’s meeting Auction Chair Kiley Killebrew announced the theme and the fundraising goal. All money raised from the auction goes to benefit the Rotary Scholars program, which pays a student’s tuition at Hopkinsville Community College for two years. Killebrew says this year’s goal is $320,000 with the theme of “A Brilliant Future through Education”. […]

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Local News

CCPS to host forums on school safety in March

The Christian County Public School System will be hosting public forums in March to discuss safety in schools and to receive feedback. The forums will be led by school officials, the Hopkinsville Police Department, Christian County Sheriff’s Department and the Kentucky Center for School Safety. The Center recently conducted surveys at randomly chosen schools in the district and while the schools were deemed safe, there were things that needed improvement. […]

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Local News

Grace and Mercy receives Monsanto grant

Grace and Mercy has been announced as the recipient of a $2,500 grant from Monsanto. As part of their mission the Grace and Mercy faith-based rehabilitation initiative will use the funds to purchase class workbooks and computers, according to a news release.  Director Joanna Mack says, “Such donations make it possible for us to prepare our residents for work and transitioning into their new lives.” Christian County farmer Micah Lester […]

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Local News

Cadiz man hurt in Cadiz Road collision

The Christian County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a two-vehicle wreck that occurred on Cadiz Road Sunday. According to the collision report, a vehicle operated by 29-year old Sarah Hill of Kuttawa was travelling west on U.S. 68- KY 80 near Everett’s Lane behind another vehicle driven by 77-year old Harrison Crump of Cadiz. Hill reportedly attempted to pass Crump but clipped the rear of the car, causing him to run […]

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Local News

Fiscal court hears tornado recovery, museum updates

Christian Fiscal Court heard an update Tuesday morning on recovery efforts since Saturday night’s tornadoes and approved memorandums regarding construction of a sportsplex and renovations at the museum. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect when an EF2 tornado damaged four of six buildings at the Eagle Crossing Apartments and injured nine people about 8:44 p.m. Saturday, but Emergency Management Director Randy Graham points out there had been a tornado […]

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