Month: September 2024

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Local News

Hopkinsville Community College celebrates 60 years of service

To recognize its 60 years of service, members of Hopkinsville Community College hosted a birthday party to celebrate the milestone and announced a new donation campaign to support students on Monday. Community College President, Alissa Young welcomed attendees and spotlighted the celebration’s theme, “60 Years: A Mosaic of Learning, Growth, and Community.” Alissa Young also shared that she has been working at the college for 33 years. To reflect on […]

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Local News

Oak Grove Tourism receives award for Spring into Summer Festival

The Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival continues to rake in the accolades, the Oak Tourism Commission was awarded a Bronze Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Entertainment Program on Monday.   The commission was presented with the award at the annual International Festival and Events Association Convention hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pinnacle Awards are presented to tourism agencies across the world for outstanding festivals, events and community outreach […]

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Local News

Collision on Major Lane, Canton Pike intersection results in possible injuries

A two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Major Lane and Canton Pike on Friday resulted in possible injuries. According to a report from Hopkinsville Police, Patricia Mullenix of Cadiz was traveling south down Canton Pike while Tervora Brasher of Hopkinsville was traveling west on Major Lane. Brasher told law enforcement that she stopped at the stop sign before passing through the intersection. As she crossed the intersection, Mullenix reportedly crashed […]

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Local News

CCPS Superintendent talks construction, good start to the school year

Fall break is rapidly approaching for Christian County Public School System students, with the first month of schools officially a wrap.  Fall break starts Monday, and while speaking with WHOP Monday morning, Superintendent Chris Bentzel reminded parents and students that Friday is an early release day—a good way to start a well-deserved break for students and staff.  He says that even with the unfortunate circumstances involving threats that are affecting […]

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Local News

Pleasant fall weather in store this week

After a very rainy weekend—which has done a lot of work into alleviating our drought conditions in western Kentucky—it’s looking like the rest of the week will dry out in a return to sunny weather. Forecaster Rachel Trevino with the National Weather Service in Paducah says it’s going to be a very pleasant week, with moderate fall-like temperatures and sunny skies in store. She says there’s no doubt that the […]

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Local News

League of Women Voters share voting information ahead of election  

Election season is right around the corner and the Hopkinsville League of Women Voters is working to ensure that local voters are informed about what is on the ballot before they head to the polls on November 5. At Thursday’s Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club meeting, League Co-Presidents Nikki Chambers and Mona Sheth spotlighted voting methods, amendments on the ballot and upcoming local candidate forums. Kentuckians have until October 22 to request […]

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Local News

Local Airport looking to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode The Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport is asking for assistance in supporting the victims of Hurricane Helene through Operation Airdrop.  Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport is teaming up with Operation Airdrop to collect and deliver donations for individuals in North Carolina and other areas affected. Items will be accepted at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport Terminal Building from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport […]

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Local News

Hopkinsville man charged with assault, strangulation

A Hopkinsville man is facing charges of assault and strangulation after he allegedly attacked a woman in a vehicle on Cumbee Road Sunday.  According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the 4000 block of Cumbee Road, where they made contact with the victim.  The victim informed deputies that while she riding in a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Kenneth Evans from a friend’s house, she asked to stop […]

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Local News

Glenda Wright is cooking up an award winning meatloaf recipe

By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode The Homemakers Association is back with another simple beef recipe, and this week it’s brought to you by Glenda Wright. This voluntary organization has a special place in the heart of the community and especially for its dedicated members like Wright. For the past 50 years, the Homemakers have played a vital role in supporting the efforts of the Christian County Extension Office, enhancing access […]

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