Month: June 2025

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Local News

Police arrest Hopkinsville woman for attempting to stab minor

Hopkinsville Police arrested 54-year-old Melody Burrus of Hopkinsville after she reportedly attempted to stab a minor with a pair of scissors on Tuesday. A woman called 911 to report a disturbance on behalf of her daughter. The mother shared that Burrus was attempting to stab her daughter with a pair of scissors. Officers responded to a residence on Elm Street and made contact with Burrus and several minors that were […]

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Local News

WKSF continues with tractor pulls, agriculture shows, live music

There remains four days left for the Western Kentucky State Fair, with Military and First Responders Day set for Wednesday and then Christian County Farm Bureau Day on Thursday. So far, 15,606 people have made their way through the gates at the fairground in Hopkinsville, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy food, live music, shows and rides before things wrap up on June 28.  On Wednesday, active-duty military, […]

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Local News

Christmas in July vendor fair returns to the Sportsplex for its fifth year

Summer craft and vendor fair, Christmas in July is coming back to the Hopkinsville Sportsplex for its fifth year and the community is invited to shop from local crafters and artisans.   Jason Wells, the Sportsplex’s assistant programming coordinator, says so far, the craft fair will have around 86 vendors which include woodworking pieces, embroidery art, clothing, glass crafts, sweet treats and much more. Wells says they still have space […]

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Local News

Trial delayed in Oak Grove murder case

Trial has been delayed in the case against murder suspect Oziya Narcisse, after issues arose with witnesses set to testify at trial.  Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Mark Gilbert started with the problem on his end—the Medical Examiner will not be available to testify at the trial that was set to start on July 30. Public defender Doug Moore says another witness in the case who is currently a minor has also […]

todayJune 25, 2025 3

Local News

Senator Richardson named 2025 Friend of Kentucky Cities

State Senator Craig Richardson of Hopkinsville has been named a 2025 Friend of Kentucky Cities Award by the Kentucky League of Cities.  According to a news release, Senator Richardson—who represents Christian, Caldwell and Muhlenberg Counties—was presented with award recently by representative with the League, the City of Hopkinsville and the City of Oak Grove, recognizing work done during the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.  The Friend of Kentucky […]

todayJune 25, 2025 3

Local Sports

HCA’s Tejada steps down as softball coach

Heritage Christian Academy softball coach Ashley Tejada has stepped down so she can spend more time with her family. “This decision did not come easily, as the relationships built with each of the players, parents, staff, and supporters—have been a true blessing in my life,”Tejada said “However, I feel called to enter a new season where I can dedicate more time to training with my oldest daughter and be fully […]

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Local News

Two-vehicle wreck on North Drive results in injuries

A two-vehicle wreck at the intersection North Drive and Richard Street resulted in injuries on Monday. According to a report, a car operated by Craig Jackson of Hopkinsville was traveling north on North Drive and as he was passing through the Richard Street intersection, Veronica Valencia of Oak Grove reportedly pulled out in front of him resulting in the collision. Jackson collided with the driver’s side of Valencia’s car. In […]

todayJune 25, 2025 2

Local News

Awards presented, money raised to support Jeffers Bend at Benefit for the Bend

The Pennyrile Resource Conservation and Development Area Council hosted the Benefit for the Bend recently, where they raised funds to support the center and handed out awards. Benefit for the Bend began in 2008 as an effort to provide more resources for ongoing events and maintenance at Jeffers Bend, including support educational trips for students, Take Kids Fishing, Naturefest, Christmas at the Bend and much more.  The evening included 150 […]

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Local News

CCPS names Director of Fine Arts, Director of Food Service

The announcements continue with Christian County Public Schools, as they name a new Director of Food Service and a Director of Fine Arts Programs.  Rosa Robinson will step in as Director of Food Service, according to a news release, following the recent announcement from current Director Penny Holt that she intends to retire. Robinson most recently served as the Food Service Coordinator, where she played a key role in overseeing […]

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