Month: February 2021

The Hopkinsville International Festival has been cancelled for 2021, with plans for a virtual showcase in the works. According to a news release, that decision comes after reviewing COVID-19 trends and safety guidelines with health officials. While the International Festival won’t be rescheduled in 2021, organizers do plan to film a brief, socially-distanced video overview that will provide event supporters an opportunity to virtually experience a part of the festival […]

A Russellville man was arrested on a warrant Sunday morning after he allegedly barricaded himself in a home following a foot pursuit. Deputies with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make contact with 30-year old Rodney Young of Russellville in the area of East Sixth Street in Russellville and Young allegedly took off on foot and entered an apartment on East Third Street. A family with young children was […]

A Hopkinsville man is facing marijuana trafficking charges following a traffic stop on South Virginia Street Saturday night. According to a news release from the Christian County Sheriff Department, deputies stopped a vehicle operated by 20-year old Brandon Austin of Hopkinsville that was allegedly travelling with no headlights illuminated.  Deputy Johnny Colon reportedly smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and discovered that Austin was operating on a suspended license. Austin […]

UPDATE: Appointment slots have been filled.  Next appointment period is set to open on February 15. The Christian County Health Department is once again accepting appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for those who fall into the current phases. The health department is currently working through phases 1A and 1B, which includes healthcare agency staff members and individuals ages 70-years old and up. If you are a school employee, contact […]

Three teens were injured in a single-vehicle accident Sunday night in Calloway County and the driver is facing criminal charges. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year old male from Dickson, Tennessee was northbound at a high rate of speed on Highway 641 near the state line about 8:15 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve and his pickup went off the roadway and struck several poles, a […]