Month: September 2023

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Local News

Joint investigation leads to drug trafficking charge

A man who is alleged to sell fentanyl was arrested in Hopkinsville Wednesday in a joint investigation between the Hopkinsville Police Department, Kentucky State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to a news release, detectives from each agency conducted an investigation into a drug trafficking operation that was based out of Hopkinsville. Evidence gathered during the investigation resulted in a federal search warrant being issued, which was then executed […]

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Local News

October brings the start of Wildfire Hazard Season

October is the start of Wildfire Hazard Season in Kentucky and Kentuckians are reminded to use caution when lighting fires and reminded that fire restrictions will be in place. According to a news release, the Commonwealth’s outdoor burning law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time, if the fire is within 150 feet of any woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other […]

todaySeptember 30, 2023 6

Local News

One injured in Clarksville shooting on North Riverside Drive

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a shooting on North Riverside Drive from early Saturday morning in the parking lot of N’Quire Bar and Lounge. According to a news release, officers responded to the business for a call of shots fired around 2 a.m. and upon arrival, discovered a male victim was a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to Tennova Healthcare, where he is listed in critical […]

todaySeptember 30, 2023 5

Local News

Flags to lower to half-staff Sunday in honor of recently identified War World II Ky. soldier

Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died in World War II, but whose remains were only identified this summer. According to a news release from the Governor’s Office, U.S. Army Pfc. Thomas Franklin “Frank” Brooks of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, was a member of Company D, 194th Tank Battalion, U.S. […]

todaySeptember 30, 2023 8

Local News

HPD charges local man with fleeing or evading

Hopkinsville police have arrested Jason Mayton for fleeing or evading police after he reportedly ran when they attempted to serve him with an arrest warrant. According to the police report, officers responded to a location on Avalon Boulevard Friday afternoon to serve a warrant for felony probation violation against Mayton. Upon seeing officers arrive, Mayton allegedly fled into the residence, out the back door and into a nearby wood line. […]

todaySeptember 30, 2023 5

Local News

One transported to hospital in Cox Mill Road collision

A Hopkinsville woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash at the Eagle Way Bypass and Cox Mill Road Thursday afternoon. According to the Hopkinsville Police report, a vehicle driven by 71-year-old Wanda Clark of Hopkinsville was attempting to make a left turn from Eagle Way onto Cox Mill Road. She reportedly told officers she believed no one was coming and was free to turn, but she turned into the path […]

todaySeptember 30, 2023 5

Local Sports

Hopkinsville Shuts Out Calloway Co. 43-0 for 1st Win of The Season

The Hopkinsville Tigers scored four touchdowns on their first five possessions and led 28 to nothing at halftime. They would score 15 more in the second half to win 43 to nothing. Scoring Summary (Final)Calloway County (2-5,0-3) vs. Hopkinsville (1-6,1-2)Date: Sep 29, 2023 Site: Hopkinsville, Ky Stadium: Stadium of ChampionsAttendance: Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score----------------- -- -- -- -- -----Calloway Co......….. 0 0 0 0 - 0Hopkinsville……... […]

todaySeptember 29, 2023 8

Local News

Local police sergeant graduates from the Academy of Police Supervision

Sergeant Shannon Wells from the Hopkinsville Police Department is one of 24 Kentuckian law enforcement officers to graduate in the 96th class of the Academy of Police Supervision. Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated the graduating class in a recent news release from his office. The Academy focuses on law enforcement supervision skills such as situational leadership, understanding constitutional and administrative law, emotional and social intelligence, ethical decision making, problem solving, emotional […]

todaySeptember 29, 2023 6

Local News

Sheriff’s Office partners with pet rescue agencies for adoption event

With local pet rescue agencies seeing an increase in animal intake, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with them to host the “Paws and Claws” adoption extravaganza on October 21. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the Christian County Animal Shelter, Max’s Hope, the Humane Society, Moving Mountains for Mastiffs and Haven 12:10 Animal Sanctuary to bring all of the agencies to one location where those considering to adopt […]

todaySeptember 29, 2023 5

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