Amaya sentenced to 15-years in the death of Dante Welch
After recently pleading guilty but mentally to second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Dante Welch in 2023, Rudolfo Amaya was formally sentenced in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday. He had […]
Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for Compass Awards
The Christian County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual Compass Awards to celebrate small businesses and nominations are open. The Small Business Compass Awards spotlight local businesses that […]
New Act aims to address challenges facing retiring farmers
By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode New legislation was introduced by Senator Mitch McConnell that intends to help mitigate the loss of agricultural farmland. McConnell announced the Protecting American Farmlands Act […]
Milkweed, Sanctuary team up for Chair Project auction fundraiser
Milkweed Health and Harmony Emporium is inviting local artists to create and design a chair for their upcoming Chair Project auction for the chance to win a prize and to […]
Bill establishing State Aid Funding for Emergencies heads to the Ky. Senate
House Bill 544 has made its way to the Senate floor in Kentucky, which looks to establish the State Aid Funding for Emergencies 4860 Fund to assist communities impacted by […]
I-69 rock slide cleaned up, roadway reopened in Hopkins County
A rock slide that closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 69 in Hopkins County during intense flooding in mid-February has now reopened. That’s according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which […]
Area under Enhanced Risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday
Western Kentucky and surrounding communities could experience severe weather this weekend, starting Friday evening, and all hazards are possible for any storms that develop. According to the National Weather Service […]
Casey Jones Distillery to welcome Distillery University in April for distilling workshop
Distillery University is coming to Casey Jones Distillery to host a three-day workshop to give aspiring distillers the chance to learn about liquor production. Founded in Spokane, Washington, Distillery University […]
Former HHS star McGee tosses 2 shutout innings for Brewers
Former Hopkinsville High School pitcher Easton McGee pitched two innings of shutout baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs. The 6-foot-6 right-hander, who is attempting […]
Henderson, Madisonville advance to Region 2 finals
There will be a new Boys’ Region 2 Basketball Tournament champion after Henderson County held off three-time defending region champion Lyon County 59-55 Tuesday night in the second semifinal at […]