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A former Fort Campbell soldier has been indicted by a federal grand jury on child exploitation offenses, including sexual abuse of a minor. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, 54-year-old Zachary Martin Young of South Carolina has been indicted on one count of sexual abuse of a minor. Between the dates of March of 1999 and February 2000, he is accused of knowingly engaging in […]
The Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority has announced that Melissa Sellers Spurr has been selected to serve as the Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. According to a news release, Spurr has been working with HWEA since August of 2013, serving at the Director of Finance and Business, making this a natural step forward. Spurr has played an instrumental role in advancing HWEA’s financial stewardship, operational planning, and strategic growth. As Director […]
The identity of the deceased individual located near North Livingston Elementary School Thursday has been identified by Kentucky State Police. As previously reported, troopers responded to a grassy area near the elementary school just after 1 p.m. on Thursday, where a deceased male had been located. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Ethan Schriner of Calvert City. Schriner was not part of the faculty of the school. Results of […]
Hopkinsville, we’ve got a new idol—after Tony Hawkins took home the grand prize and the bragging rights as the winner of the 2025 Hoptown Idol. Hosted by Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation, the competition took over downtown Hopkinsville Friday night, where a crowd got to watch several competitors take to the stage and show off their vocal talents, all in the name of nabbing a $500 prize and two-hours in a […]
A new four-footed mother needed some help this weekend, and the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department was quick to leap into action. Firefighters responded to calls for help after a family asked for assistance after their dog had just given birth—underneath a shed in the backyard, where they couldn’t reach her or the newborn puppies. Firefighters Walker, Assistant Chief Stills and Captain Fugitt were able to safely gain access to […]
To support STEM projects and programs for children, the Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting educators to apply for its 2025 STEM Education Awards. The TVA is prepared to provide $1.5 million to fund STEM projects at schools in its seven-state coverage region. In 2018, the TVA began partnering with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., a TVA retiree organization, to support STEM projects and programs in schools. Since the program began, the TVA […]
Childcare accessibility and affordability in Kentucky have become widely discussed topics. On Friday, Christian County Chamber of Commerce President Taylor Hayes spotlighted a recent study by the Kentucky Chamber that shares childcare obstacles and ways to overcome them. In a letter, Hayes says the Kentucky Collaborative on Childcare researched childcare issues in the state and crafted a report detailing their findings. The collaborative's mission is to ensure childcare is an […]
The citizens of Hopkinsville in Ward One got a chance to speak with their council-member and the Hopkinsville Police Chief during a Town Hall held Thursday evening. It was an open discussion between citizens and Councilmember Vance Smith and Police Chief Jason Newby, particularly about law enforcement and public safety within Ward One and through the city limits. Many folks brought their concerns about racial profiling by officers, what’s being […]
The academic year kicks off later this month and the Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club and the Hopkinsville Walmart are partnering to ensure that local students have the supplies they need to succeed. Kiwanis Club President Nikki Chambers recently appeared on WHOP to invite the community to Stuff the Bus next weekend. During those days, Chambers says they will be accepting supply donations and will have shopping lists available for shoppers who […]
