Month: July 2026

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Local News

U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge closed between Kentucky and Illinois as repairs get underway

The U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge remains closed this week as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet looks to address needed repairs. According to a news release, the bridge connecting Wickliffe, Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois was closed on Monday for a special inspection after a motorist identified something concerning on the bridge deck. That inspection was completed late Monday, where early findings indicate that a repair is required on the approach […]

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Local Sports

Former Tiger Sharp signs with Toronto Raptors

Former Hopkinsville High School basketball player Jamarion Sharp has a new home as he continues his quest to play in the National Basketball Association.  According to The Sporting News, the Toronto Raptors recently signed the 7-foot-5, 235-pound center and assigned him to their Summer League roster.  The 24-year-old signed and played one season at John A. Logan College before playing two seasons at Western Kentucky and his final college year at Ole Miss.  […]

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Local News

Police arrest Hopkinsville man for endangerment, assault

Hopkinsville Police arrested 35-year-old Jermaine Ogburn of Hopkinsville following an assault incident on Thursday.   An officer responded to a residence on Jessup Avenue for a domestic dispute between Ogburn and a woman. At the scene, contact was made with the victim, who allegedly told the officer that Ogburn had hit her. When the officer contacted Ogburn he reportedly began yelling and did not follow commands. Another officer responded to […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 4

Local News

Brice Long’s Back 2 Back concert set for Saturday, tickets are still available

Country Singer and Songwriter Brice Long is coming back to town with some of his friends on Saturday for his annual Back 2 Back Foundation Benefit Concert, and tickets are still on sale. Long is a Hopkinsville native and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He launched the foundation in 2005 to give back to those in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. Since the foundation’s inception, it has raised over $1.2 […]

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Local News

Rainy weather to stick around, while temperatures slightly decrease

Following a rainy weekend, the wet weather is expected to stick around, and heat index values are set to decline slightly this week.   Meteorologist Justin Gibbs with the National Weather Service in Paducah says this week’s weather pattern could result in the declaration of some severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings. To start the work week, Gibbs says slow-moving thunderstorms will impact a large portion of their coverage region. […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 5

Local News

CCSO shares details concerning multi-vehicle wreck on I-24

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office shared details on a chain collision that involved seven vehicles and resulted in multiple individuals suffering injuries Sunday afternoon on Interstate 24. The wreck occurred in the westbound lane of I-24 near mile marker 91. when traffic came to a stop in front of Mahad Hashi of Minnesota, who was operating a tractor trailer. He reportedly told law enforcement that due to the wet roads […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 9

Local News

Aaron McNeil House Director to retire in November

Kurt Anderson has served as the executive director of Aaron McNeil House, Inc. for nearly 15 years, and on Monday, the nonprofit’s board of directors announced that he will be retiring in November. Aaron McNeil House is a Hopkinsville nonprofit that hosts multiple services such as crisis assistance, youth education and their Emergency Food Assistance Program. According to a news release, Anderson has been instrumental in advancing the mission of […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 5

Local Sports

Mother Nature takes 3 from Hoppers over the weekend

Mother Nature took three games from the Hoptown Hoppers over the weekend as rain forced the cancellation of Saturday night’s game with Paducah and stopped a Sunday doubleheader with Full Count.  The Hoppers trailed the Chiefs 5-2 in the top of the third Saturday night when a storm stopped the game.  Meanwhile, Brennen Gibson homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the first Sunday afternoon and the Hoppers led the Rhythm 1-0 […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 7

Local News

KYTC to start construction work on KY 115 overpass

Motorists traveling on KY 115 in Oak Grove this week may endure traffic delays as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet works on repairing the highway’s overpass. On Monday and Wednesday, the northbound lane of KY 115 over Interstate 24 will be blocked while beams for a new bridge structure are installed. In the closure area, one lane will be open with alternating traffic flows controlled by flaggers. The cabinet advises that […]

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