Month: December 2024

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Local Sports

Ohio County slips past Hoptown in OT

It was a tough opening night for the Hopkinsville Tigers, as the Ohio County Eagles claimed a 58-57 overtime high school basketball win Monday night in Hartford. The game was close throughout with the Eagles hitting a 3-pointer in the final seconds of the opening quarter to take a 17-15 lead. However, led by the play of James Bradley and Jayon Bass, the Tigers battled back to take a 27-26 […]

todayDecember 3, 2024 3

Local News

Police arrest man for driving stolen car, hit-and-run wreck

Hopkinsville Police arrested 26-year-old, Damion Mefford of Cadiz after he was reportedly driving a stolen car, involved in a hit-and-run accident and assaulted two officers on Wednesday. According to a report, the Hopkinsville Police Department was contacted to the Elizabethtown Police Department concerning a stolen car. The car was reportedly stolen out of Elizabethtown and was seen traveling through Hopkinsville via flock cameras.   After being notified about the stolen […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 5

Local News

HPD investigating assault on Kelby Court

The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating an assault that happened on Saturday that left a woman with injuries.  According to the incident report, a suspect—whose identity is redacted on the report—forced their way into the victim’s residence, flipping the dining room table and violating an Emergency Protect Order between the two. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived.  Not too long after, the victim called for police again, saying […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 3

Local News

Cold temperatures to linger this week, minor snow impacts possible tonight

Our chance of snow looks to stay fairly small in the Christian County area to start the week, and then it looks like things are going to dry out and get sunny for the rest of the work week. That’s according to Meteorologist Kate Shawkey with the National Weather Service in Paducah, who says it’s going to stay cold this week, with only a brief warm up on Wednesday that […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 1

Local News

Police arrest Hopkinsville woman for striking victim with a coffee cup

Hopkinsville Police arrested 40-year-old Angela Hazelwood of Hopkinsville after she reportedly struck an individual in the head with a coffee cup resulting in injuries on Saturday. According to a report, officers were dispatched to a residence on South Kentucky Avenue where they made contact with the victim who had a large knot and a scratch on their forehead. The victim told officers that Hazelwood reportedly struck them with a coffee […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 1

Local News

HPD hosting Stuff the Cruiser event to benefit the Joy Closet

The Hopkinsville Police Department is set to host a Stuff the Cruiser event on Friday to benefit the Joy Closet. HPD will be set up at Cash Xpress on Fort Campbell Boulevard on Friday from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. where they’ll be collecting toys, coats, canned goods and gently used clothing to go towards the Joy Closet. Monetary donations will also be accepted.  The Joy Closet is a local […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 1

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Sheriff’s Office arrests man for drug trafficking, possessing a stolen gun

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office conducted a warrant on November 22 that resulted in the arrest of 24-year-old Michael Epperson for drug trafficking. According to a report, Epperson had an active warrant for failing to appear in court so deputies responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Main Street in Hopkinsville to make contact with him. Law enforcement reportedly witnessed Epperson exit a car and detected the order […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 3

Local News

Pennyrile Community Band prepares for Christmas Concert   

The Pennyrile Area Community Band is getting into the holiday spirit and they are inviting music lovers to join them at their annual Christmas Concert on Friday. The community band was founded in 2018 and includes regional musicians with a wide range of experience, from beginners to professionals. Community Band Director, Lori Boehman recently appeared on WHOP News and shared that the concert will include songs such as, “Sleigh Ride,” […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 2

Local News

TVA awards STEM grants, including to schools in Christian and Todd counties

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. have announced the recipients of the STEM Grants, including some locally. According to news release, the TVA is awarding $1.5 million in grant funding to 342 schools across their service region, which includes five states, to help educators develop science, technology, engineering and math education projects. Locally, Heritage Christian Academy, Sinking Fork Elementary School, Todd County Middle School, Todd County Central […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 2

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