Month: February 2026

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Local News

Modernette Club invites the community to its 30th African American Heritage Breakfast

As Black History Month comes to a close, the Modernette Civic Club of Hopkinsville is inviting the community to its 30th annual African American Heritage Breakfast this weekend. The club was founded in 1965 as a social bridge club, but it later evolved into a civic club that now provides academic scholarships for local students and supports various nonprofits. Club member Lisa Lewis Balboa recently appeared on WHOP and shared […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 5

Local News

Princeton Road wreck results in possible injuries

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Princeton Road that resulted in possible injuries on Monday. According to a report, Jacqueline Ladd of Princeton was driving south while Jon Roberts of Cerulean was traveling north on Princeton Road. Ladd reportedly told first responders that she was looking out for horses and Amish buggies before the collision occurred. Roberts reportedly told first responders that Ladd’s vehicle drove […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 5

Local News

House Bill 2 calls for changes to Medicaid in Kentucky

House Bill 2 has made it to the House of Representatives in Frankfort, and it would bring with it several changes to Medicaid coverage in the Commonwealth.  One of those changes would establish what the bill sponsors call “program integrity reforms”, including requiring six-month eligibility redeterminations ahead of the federal deadline, which would align Kentucky policy to the policy set down in H.R.1, also known as the One Big Beautiful […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 4

Local News

Jeffers Bend announces full 2026 season of events, new projects, expansions 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Jeffers Bend Environmental Center is preparing for another active year filled with community events, outdoor programs and major additions to the property. Located at 1170 Metcalfe Lane, the center has grown steadily since opening in 1997. Charles Turner from Jeffers Bend says what began with just a few buildings has expanded to 14, thanks to years of generous local support. Turner says the lake has […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 10

Local News

I-24 repair project to begin next week in Christian County

A repair project is about to begin on Interstate 24 in Christian County, which will impact traffic in that area of the 88-mile-marker for several months. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the project will begin on Sunday, March 1, as crews look to repair a five-mile stretch of I-24 in Christian County at the Oak Grove and Tennessee line.  During this phase, I-24 will be reduced to one lane […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 6

Local News

Bicyclist killed in Dawson Springs collision

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle versus bicyclist collision that happened last week in Dawson Springs. According to a news release, it happened in the 4400 block of Charleston Road in Dawson Springs in Hopkins County at about 5:30 a.m. on February 18. Preliminary investigation determined that a pickup truck heading northbound on Charleston Road entered a second lane while trying to pass another vehicle that was heading […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 1

Local Sports

Lady Tigers play host to Lady Cols for District 8 crown

The Girls’ District 8 Basketball Tournament title is on the line tonight when the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers play host to the Christian County Lady Colonels for what will likely be the last time in history. Christian County swept the season series with the Lady Tigers, winning 66-33 and 74-35. The Lady Colonels earned a bye into tonight’s title game and enter the game at 13-9 on the season. Hopkinsville broke […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 6

Local Sports

Christian County archery team qualifies for NASP state championships

Christian County High School’s archery team has qualified for the National Archery in the Schools Program State Championships. The tournament will be held March 13-14 at Louisville’s Expo Center with the Colonels’ archers competing on March 14. Members of the team include Dominic Arevalo, Alianna Bailey, Josue Benitez, Caylin Berman, Logan Bruce, Jayleigh Campbell, Dakeylah Catlett, Audrina Croney, Brayden Deluga, Azlynn Doan, Hadessah Elkins, Natalia Filidei, Jaxson Hall, Dakari Harris, […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 3

Local Sports

Perseverance pays off for Christian County’s Harrison

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Tournament gets underway today at Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. For one Christian County High School wrestler, who will be wrestling in the state meet for a second straight year, this opportunity almost didn’t happen. Senior Deacon Harrison, a 157-pounder, who finished third in the Region 1 Wrestling Meet last weekend, nearly quit the sport a few years ago. […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 5

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