Christian Co. School Board votes to move forward with high school consolidation
The Christian County School Board voted to move forward with consolidation of the local high schools at Thursday’s meeting. The board heard multiple public comments at the start of the […]
Michael Pendleton running for mayor of Hopkinsville in ’22
Retired Hopkinsville Fire Department Captain Michael Pendleton made it official Thursday night—he will run for mayor of Hopkinsville in the 2022 elections. The Democrat spoke to a crowd of supporters […]
CCHD reports 302 new COVID-19 cases
The Christian County Health Department reported 302 new cases of COVID-19 in the last week. According to a news release, that brings the overall total locally up to 8,107—of that, […]
Ky. gains 4,836 COVID-19 cases, nine new deaths
There were 4,836 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Kentucky Thursday, along with nine new deaths. The state also saw another increase to the positivity rate, which is now at […]
Trial underway in 2019 Greenville Road murder case
Trial began Wednesday morning for 21-year-old Anshanique Leavell, who is charged with the 2019 shooting death of Amareya’ Freeman on Greenville Road. Jury selection took up most of the morning, […]
Afternoon Sports Briefs 8/19/21
HS Sports The Courier Journal reports the Kentucky High School Athletic Association has changed its rule in regards to cancellations due to COVID-19. The rule now states if your team […]
Governor calls on Kentuckians to support healthcare workers
Governor Andy Beshear is again pleading with Kentuckians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as many of the state’s hospitals are at or nearing capacity. Hospital leaders from across the Commonwealth […]
Hopkinsville woman, White Plains man killed in Russellville crash
A Hopkinsville woman was among two people killed Wednesday afternoon in an accident on Bowling Green Road in Russellville. Investigation by Russellville police determined a Nissan Versa and a dump […]
Lone Star Rodeo is this weekend in Hopkinsville
The Christian County Cattleman’s Association Lonestar Rodeo returns to the Western Kentucky State Fairgrounds this weekend with two big events. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Rachel […]
Kentucky’s unemployment rate unchanged in July
Kentucky’s unemployment rate was unchanged from June to July, but down from a year ago. The seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for […]