Month: April 2026

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Local News

South Campbell Street home damaged in late night fire

Photo provided by the Hopkinsville Fire Department A home was badly damaged by fire on South Campbell Street late Thursday night. According to Hopkinsville Fire Department Captain Payton Rogers, firefighters responded to the 1700 block of South Campbell for reports of a fire in the area just before midnight. Crews arrived to find a home in flames, with multiple stations then responding to the scene. All occupants were able to […]

todayApril 3, 2026 8

Local News

Teen ejected, badly injured in Pilot Rock Road crash

A teenager was flown to a Nashville hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Pilot Rock Road Thursday night. Hopkinsville Fire and EMS Payton Rogers tells WHOP News that crews responded to the roll-over accident around 8:15 p.m. near the 8000 block of Pilot Rock Road. The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male, was ejected in the crash. He was flown to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville for treatment for […]

todayApril 3, 2026 5

Local News

CCPS graduation ceremonies to return to the Stadium of Champions

In March, the Christian County Public School System made the decision to host the 2026 graduation ceremonies at each school’s gymnasium. However, after receiving backlash, Superintendent Chris Bentzel announced that the ceremonies will now be hosted at the Stadium of Champions. At the March 19 Christian County School Board meeting, board members voted to host the graduations for Hopkinsville High School and Christian County High School at each school’s gymnasium […]

todayApril 2, 2026 6

Local News

Industrial park projects in Christian, Todd Counties to receive state funding

Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that 18 communities across Kentucky, including Christian and Todd Counties, will receive around $12.4 million in state funding to support industrial site development projects. The funds were granted through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative which provides funding to support industrial projects that promote job growth. According to a news release, the Hopkinsville Industrial Foundation will receive $1.7 million to improve the rail infrastructure at […]

todayApril 2, 2026 4

Local News

Local League of Women Voters to host forums for candidates seeking political offices

Election season is underway, and many public offices in Hopkinsville and Christian County are up for grabs. To give candidates a chance to share their values and goals, the Hopkinsville League of Women Voters are hosting a series Primary Election Forums in April. Candidates running for Hopkinsville City Council, Christian County Fiscal Court, Hopkinsville Mayor, Christian County Sheriff, Christian County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) and Christian County Constable will be […]

todayApril 2, 2026 3

Local News

Nighttime WHOP’er of an Egg Hunt takes over Tie Breaker Friday night

It’s almost time for a real WHOP’er of an Egg Hunt, as the long-standing Easter tradition takes back over the Tie Breaker Park ball fields Friday evening. Just about 20,000 eggs will be scattered across the different ball fields, splitting the Egg Hunt—though it might be more aptly described as an egg race—into several age groups. Those groups include from walking to age two, three-to-four year olds, five-to-six year olds, […]

todayApril 2, 2026 9

Local News

Nortonville man charged in Madisonville pursuit

A Nortonville man is facing numerous charges following a pursuit in Madisonville on Wednesday. According to the Madisonville Police Department, an officer was patrolling down South Main Street at about 1 p.m. when a vehicle allegedly came into the officer’s lane, forcing him to stop abruptly to avoid a collision. The officer determined the driver of that car was 33-year-old Kalen Harris of Nortonville, who was being sought on charges […]

todayApril 2, 2026 5

Local News

Liberty Tree planting set to celebrate America’s birthday

It’s a special year for the United States of America, as the country looks to celebrate its 250th birthday, and Christian County is getting the celebration started early on April 13. According to a news release, the Kentucky Historical Society, the Kentucky Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Kentucky Division of Forestry, will be hosting a Liberty Tree Project planting ceremony on April 13 at 10 […]

todayApril 2, 2026 5

Local Sports

CCHS, UHA tennis teams tangle at Ruff Park courts

Christian County and University Heights Academy met in a high school tennis match at the Ruff Park tennis courts Wednesday afternoon.  The Lady Colonels and Lady Blazers tied 4-4 in their eight matches.  Singles winners for Christian County included Addison Peck, Ashlea Russell, and Kate Sweeney.  UHA’s singles winners included Allie Sandifer, Emma Flynn, Georgia Gray, and Cecelia Langhi.  The Lady Colonels’ doubles team of Molly Cansler and Peck tied the match […]

todayApril 2, 2026 8

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