Month: May 2026

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Local News

Farm Credit Mid-America announces new Retail Director in southwest Kentucky

Lori Henning Martin was recently announced as Farm Credit Mid-America’s new retail operations director for the Hopkinsville, Russellville and Bowling Green offices. According to a news release, Martin has worked with Farm Credit Mid-America for nearly 19 years, starting as a customer service representative for agriculture and consumer loans. Before joining the company, Martin worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency as a program technician and the […]

todayMay 27, 2026 1

Local News

Check those tickets: winning lottery ticket sold in Hopkinsville

Check those lottery tickets, because the Kentucky Lottery is still looking for whoever won on a $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Hopkinsville. There are still two winning Powerball tickets from drawings in March floating around, so folks are advised to double check those tickets and see if you were one of the winners. One of those winning $50,000 tickets was sold right here in Hopkinsville at the Circle K on […]

todayMay 27, 2026 8

Local News

Hopkinsville man facing assault, strangulation charges

A Hopkinsville man is facing assault charges after he allegedly attacked a woman at a residence on Waddell Circle early Tuesday morning. According to the report from the Hopkinsville Police Department, officers responded to the 100 block of Waddell Circle for reports of an active assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim, who was in distress and had visible injuries. She reportedly told officers that she believed the […]

todayMay 27, 2026 6

Local News

Two file to run for Christian County School Board seat in District 5

As the filing deadline for those looking to seek a non-partisan office approaches, two individuals have filed to run for Christian County School Board in District 5. That’s the seat currently held by board member and board chair Tom Bell, who as of Wednesday morning, has not filed to seek re-election. But two other individuals have filed their paperwork for that District, and they’ve made announcements on social media. Dr. […]

todayMay 27, 2026 6

Local Sports

Former CCHS star Adcock enters transfer portal

Former Christian County High School softball star Avery Adcock announced on her social media page earlier this month that she is entering the transfer portal and leaving the University of Missouri.  Adcock, who will be a sophomore in 2027, signed with the Lady Tigers last year before her senior season at Christian County. She was named the 2025 Region 2 Player of the Year after hitting .568 with 13 home runs and 27 […]

todayMay 27, 2026 8

Local News

Madisonville Police arrest man for stabbing incident

Madisonville Police arrested Dustin Townsend after he allegedly stabbed a victim with a knife multiple times resulting in severe injuries on Monday. According to a report, officers were dispatched to a residence on Hall Street and made contact with the victim who was bleeding heavily due to multiple stab wounds, but was still alert and breathing. The victim was life flighted to a hospital in Madisonville where he reportedly remains […]

todayMay 26, 2026 2

Local News

Pennyroyal Hospice hosts box lunch fundraiser to support the Alzheimer’s Association

The Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s is set to take over downtown Hopkinsville in fall, and to support the walk’s mission, Pennyroyal Hospice is hosting a box lunch fundraiser. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, scheduled for September 26, is an annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care and research. The fundraiser is also a chance for folks to learn more about the disease. Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of dementia, which is […]

todayMay 26, 2026 5

Local News

Rain to stick around this week before drying out in the weekend

Hopefully you’ve enjoyed a break in the dry weather with all our recent rain, because it’s likely to stick around through at least the rest of the work week. Daily chances for rain and rumbles of thunder will call western Kentucky home for the next few days, with Meteorologist Sean Poulos with the National Weather Service in Paducah saying the good news is there’s no severe weather in the forecast, […]

todayMay 26, 2026 5

Local News

Fiscal Court approves animal receiving fees for Animal Shelter, new residential trash service

It was a busy meeting for Christian Fiscal Court, as they approved a new residential trash pick up service for county residents and approved receiving fees for the Christian County Animal Shelter. Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam highlighted what those fees will be for those who are looking to surrender their pets into the care of the animal shelter. These fees do not apply to stray animals, only to those […]

todayMay 26, 2026 14

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