Month: February 2026

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Local Sports

Colonels’ hot shooting cools off University Heights in district semifinals

The Christian County Colonels made 10 three-pointers and rolled past University Heights Academy 75-48 Tuesday night in the second Boys’ District 8 Basketball Tournament semifinal at Tiger Gym. Jayovontae Henderson made three long-range shots in the first half and scored 15 of his 17 points for the Colonels, who improved to 13-12 on the season. Foul trouble plagued the Blazers as leading scorer KeShawn Moore picked up three fouls before […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 6

Local Sports

Tigers crush Fort Campbell, move into district finals

The Hopkinsville Tigers placed five players in double figures and crushed Fort Campbell 86-44 in the Boys’ District 8 Basketball Tournament semifinals Tuesday night in Tiger Gym. Jayon Bass led Hoptown with 20 points. James Bradley Jr. had 14 and Tashawn Quarles added 12 as Hopkinsville improved to 16-13 on the season. The Tigers jumped out to a 22-10 first-quarter lead and never looked back in beating the Falcons for […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 4

Local News

HPD investigates the distribution of inappropriate AI generated images involving minors

Hopkinsville Police are investigating after inappropriate AI-generated images depicting minors were reportedly distributed at a Christian County public school. In a statement from CCPS, officials say the safety and well-being of their students and staff remain their highest priority, and they are fully cooperating with police as they conduct their investigation. HPD received the reports concerning the inappropriate images on February 18. Concerning the investigation, Hopkinsville Police Chief Jason Newby […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 2

Local News

Focus 21st to host community walkthrough of new CCPS high school 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Get ready Hopkinsville, Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership and the Hopkinsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., is inviting the public to a forum and guided walkthrough of the new Christian County High School on March 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Focus 21st President Verdell Smith says the forum comes after growing interest and questions from the community about the highly anticipated […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 5

Local News

Local education leaders spotlight work-based learning curriculum for the new CCHS

Construction of the consolidated Christian County High School is expected to wrap up in spring, but before the school opens, local education leaders are working to create more work-based learning pathways for students. At Monday’s South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council meeting, Christian County Public School officials and local Chamber of Commerce PreK2Biz Chair Cody Noffsinger shared how work-based learning opportunities would not only support students but the local workforce […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 4

Local News

Christian Fiscal Court approves several items regarding county buildings

Christian County Fiscal Court approved several items regarding county buildings at Tuesday’s meeting, and heard some updates regarding the pending renovation of the historic courthouse. First up on the agenda was approval of a contract with Advanced Mechanical Contractors to update the HVAC systems at the Christian County Jail, with Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam saying this is part of their ongoing effort to keep their facilities well maintained. Also approved was […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 2

Local News

Double-check Lucky for Life lottery tickets; winning ticket still unclaimed

Somebody in western Kentucky could soon have an unexpected windfall, after a winning lottery ticket was sold at a location in Bowling Green in 2025 but remains unclaimed. Double check those Lucky for Life tickets, as the winner holding that tickets has won $25,000 a year for life. The winning numbers from that October 21, 2025 ticket were 8—9—15—31—32 with a Lucky Ball of 12.  That ticket was sold at […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 6

Local News

Sebree man arrested following investigation into up-skirt filming in Madisonville

A Sebree man is in custody, following an investigation into accusations of filming under women’s skirts in Madisonville earlier this month. According to the Madisonville Police Department, the investigation began after a victim reported that while she was shopping in Marshalls in Madisonville on February 19, a man allegedly filmed up her skirt while she was shopping with her children. He fled the scene before police arrived.  An investigation immediately […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 5

Local News

Indiana woman pleas guilty in Hopkins Co. Medicaid fraud case

Investigation into Medicaid fraud in Kentucky has led to the guilty plea of an Indiana woman.  According to Attorney General Russell Coleman, 56-year-old Sylvia Townsend-Marlow of Corydon, Indiana entered a guilty plea to a total of seven felonies, including two counts of presenting fraudulent claims to defraud Kentucky’s Medical Assistance program and five counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree.   According to an investigation […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 6

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