Month: September 2025

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Local News

Local grand jury issues indictments for assault crimes

A Christian County Grand Jury issued indictments for assault related crimes on Friday. Twenty-five-year-old Dalton Lewis of Hopkinsville was indicted for first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault domestic violence after he reportedly struck a victim and choked them during an altercation on July 30. Fifty-year-old John Smith II of Hopkinsville was indicted for first-degree strangulation, second-degree assault and first-degree possession of a controlled substance following an incident on July 14. Twenty-seven-year-old […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 6

Local News

Boys and Girls Club leaders spotlight upcoming fundraiser, construction plans

For 20 years now, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Boys and Girls Club has been a key part of the community, and club leaders are working to expand the organization’s impact on local youth. Club Executive Director Terrence Davis and Board Member Cody Noffsinger appeared on WHOP to spotlight upcoming fundraisers and construction projects. When he gives facility tours, Davis says often time folks will say that they wish they had the […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 9

Local News

 I-24 improvement project to start in Marshall County in October

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that nighttime lane restrictions are set to begin Monday, October 6 on Interstate 24 in Marshall County. The work zone runs from the Exit 27/U.S. 62 interchange to the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge. Crews will begin with paving, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for about one week. Then, barrier walls will […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 10

Local News

National Weather Service urges preparedness as we head into fall severe weather season

It’s hard to imagine right now, with our extended warm and dry weather, but the region is about to enter into our Fall Severe Weather season, and the National Weather Service in Paducah is telling people to get prepared now. This week is Fall Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the National Weather Service hosted a preparedness event in Van Buren, Missouri to inform folks on what resources are available and […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 10

Local News

PeADD, PACS announce temporary plan to keep home delivered meals going to all clients

The Pennyrile Area Development District and Pennyrile Allied Community Services have announced a revised plan of action so they can continue to provide home delivered meals to those who need them. This move comes after a state funding shortfall of nearly $1.5 million, heaving impacting the program, and officials were concerned that their client list would be greatly reduced. Over 750 seniors currently receive home-delivered meals, and now thanks to […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 12

Local News

Local man charged with assault, strangulation

The Hopkinsville Police Department charged a man with assault following investigation into a disturbance on Vass Lane Saturday. According to the report, officers responded to the 600 block of Vass Lane after receiving a 911 call where no one was talking, but yelling could be heard in the background. Before the call disconnected, an individual told officers an argument was taking place. Investigation at the scene lead to the arrest […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 6

Local News

Quick action by Oak Grove police officers brings help to a veteran in distress

Thanks to the quick actions of officers with the Oak Grove Police Department, they were able to save a man’s life and get him the help he needed on Monday. According to the Oak Grove Police Department, officers responded to a home a on Cheshire Way to conduct a welfare check on a military veteran who appeared to be in distress while armed with a handgun and threating to hurt […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 10

Local Sports

UHA golfers compete in KHSAA State Tournament 1st Round

The high school golf season ended for all the area golfers on Monday at the Girls’ KHSAA State Golf Tournament First Round at the Calvert City Country Club. University Heights Academy was represented by two golfers in the event. Campbell Lindsey shot a 92 and finished tied for 48th place in the tournament. She missed qualifying for next week’s state tournament by seven strokes. Meanwhile, teammate Allie Sandifer carded a […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 6

Local Sports

McLean County gets revenge on Lady Tigers

McLean County got a little revenge on the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers as the Lady Cougars earned a 3-1 high school volleyball win Monday night at Calhoun. McLean earned a 25-23, 25-20, 22-25, 25-16 win over Hoptown, which had beaten the Lady Cougars 3-1 earlier this month in Tiger Gym. Madysen Taggart had a monster game at the net for Hoptown with 16 kills and a block. She also added eight […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 6

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