Day: October 16, 2023

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Local News

Nashville country band to perform at theater benefit event

With the ninth annual Hoptown Holiday Hopfest approaching in November, the Pennyroyal Arts Council unveiled that Nashville based country band Lonestar will be performing at the at event which serves to benefit the Alhambra Theatre. In a news release, Council Executive Director Margaret Prim says in the past the Hopfest has been major fundraising event and this year they need funds to make repairs to theater equipment that was damaged […]

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Local News

Parks and Recreation prepares to host annual marathon, 5k

The fifth annual Hoptown Half Marathon and 5k is set to take over Hopkinsville on October 21 and Rachel Sanders, the Marketing and Events Coordinator for Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation shared what the big day will entail and how people can get involved and register. Sanders spoke about registration which will remain open through 7:30 a.m. on the day of the race. Along with registration, Sanders shared that there are […]

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Local News

KYTC offers advice during National Teen Driver Safety Week

It is National Teen Driver Safety Week and officials are giving out some tips to teens and parents about how to stay safe on the road.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. Per mile driven, teens are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. Over the past three […]

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Local Sports

8th District Volleyball Tournament begins Monday night

8th District Volleyball Tournament The 8th District Volleyball Tournament officially starts on Monday night and it is considered as a historic moment for one team. The Heritage Christian Lady Warriors will be playing in their postseason for the first time in KHSAA. The "new kids on the block" will also be hosting the tournament so all games will be played at HCA with the first game being the play-in game […]

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Local News

One hurt, building damaged in Murray collision

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Murray that also damaged a business on Main Street on October 6. According to the Murray Police Department, a vehicle operated by 69-year-old James Gilson of Murray was in the 500 block of Main Street around 8:30 a.m. when he accidentally accelerated, striking another vehicle.  The collision caused Gilson’s vehicle to then strike and partially enter A Good Thing Consignment. A […]

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Local News

City officials talk fire safety, new HPD look, online services

The City of Hopkinsville has several departments that are working on community projects this month, along with getting updates to service and equipment.  City Public Information Officer Chris Jung appeared on WHOP recently and says the City of Hopkinsville is staying busy, especially the Hopkinsville Fire Department and Hopkinsville Police Department. October is Fire Prevention Week, and the fire department has been giving tips and advice on their Facebook page […]

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WHOP AM News

Fish Fry Fundraiser for Senior Center coming up Thursday

The Christian County Senior Citizen’s Center is putting on their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on October 19 and the community is invited to attend.  It’s all set to take place at the Senior Center at 1402 West Seventh Street in Hopkinsville starting at 4:30 p.m. October 19, and Magistrate Rich Liebe says this is their biggest, and only, fundraiser of the year and all funds raised go back into supporting […]

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Local Sports

MLB Playoffs Scores/Schedule 10-16-2023

MLB Playoff Scores Texas Rangers 2, Houston Astros 0(Rangers lead Best-of-seven ALCS, 1-0) MLB Playoff Schedule 3:37 p.m. - Texas Rangers at Houston Astros(Rangers lead best-of-seven ALCS, 1-0) 7:07 p.m. - Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies(Game One of best-of-seven NLCS)

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