Month: April 2026

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Local News

Kentucky reports major drop in overdose deaths for fourth straight year 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano In a significant public health milestone, Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has recorded its fourth consecutive annual decline in drug overdose deaths.  New data from the state’s 2025 Drug Overdose Fatality Report shows a 22.9% decrease compared to 2024 and a dramatic 50.8% drop since 2021, the peak year for overdose deaths in the commonwealth. Despite the progress, the loss remains profound. A total […]

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Local News

Kentucky public schools to host virtual career fair for military veterans, spouses

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Kentucky Public Schools are creating new pathways for job seekers and those transitioning from military service through an upcoming Virtual Career Fair on May 12. The career fair, scheduled from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., is designed to connect participants with career opportunities in school districts throughout the state. Organized under the “Patriots to Education” initiative, the fair focuses on supporting military veterans, members of […]

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Local News

Thin Blue Run raises over $16,000 for local abuse prevention organizations

The Hopkinsville Police Department’s Thin Blue Run concluded at Valor Hall Conference and Event Center in Oak Grove Wednesday afternoon, where a $16,745 donation was presented to Sanctuary, Inc. and the Pennyrile Children’s Advocacy Center. The idea for the run, sprouted during a conversation between Police Chief Jason Newby and Officer Cory Smith. Newby says Smith had the idea to do a long run and was considering running from the […]

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Local News

Hopkins County, state officials break ground on new law enforcement training facility

The City of Madisonville, Hopkins County leaders and state officials were in Madisonville on Wednesday, where they broke ground on the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s new law facility. This facility allows for law enforcement officers looking to take basic training, to stay here on this side of the state, instead of having to travel hours to Richmond. When completed, hopefully by September 2027, the $50 million campus known as […]

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Local News

Crittenden Co. sheriff’s deputy dies from injuries sustained in the line of duty

The sheriff’s deputy that was badly injured in an incident in Crittenden County has passed away from his injuries. Crittenden County Rick Coyle has been in the hospital since April 2, where he’s been receiving treatment after being struck by gunfire during an incident on KY 365 in Sturgis. During that exchange of gunfire, Deputy Coyle was shot and the suspect, 60-year-old Ronnie Phillips, was shot and killed. The incident […]

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Local News

One injured in three-vehicle collision on East Ninth Street

A Hopkinsville woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash on East Ninth Street early Tuesday morning. According to the report from the Hopkinsville Police Department, it happened just before 7 a.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of East Ninth Street and the ramp for I-169. A vehicle driven by Zackary Tompkins of Hanson was heading westbound, while two other vehicles were stopped at the stoplight on East Ninth. Tompkins allegedly […]

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Local Sports

Hopkinsville has 4 athletes sign college letters

Wednesday was a big day for four Hopkinsville High School athletes who signed their names on the dotted line to continue their academic and athletic careers this fall in college during a ceremony in front of family and friends in Tiger Gym. Lauren Mayes, Alexis Herrera-Lovato, and Savior Davis all signed to run cross country and track at Georgetown University.  Meanwhile, Jaleigha McFarland signed a soccer and softball scholarship with Brescia University.  McFarland, who didn’t start playing […]

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Local News

Hampton Premium Meats joins the 2026 KFB Certified Farm Market Program

The Kentucky Farm Bureau announced on Wednesday that Hampton Premium Meats in Christian County was accepted into the organization’s Certified Farm Market Program. The program was founded in 1996 and helps spotlight food products made by Kentucky farmers while connecting them with local consumers. Hampton Premium Meats was established in 1975 and is a processing facility specializing in beef, pork, sheep, frozen seafood and cheeses. In a news release, KFB […]

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