Month: July 2026

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Investigation begins after body found in river near Westside Park

Multiple agencies were on scene near Westside Park in Hopkinsville after a body was found in the river early Tuesday morning.  Hopkinsville Fire and EMS Captain Payton Rogers and Lt. Nathan Stewart tell WHOP News that EMS was called to the scene in the area of West Ninth and West Seventh Streets at approximately 6:30 a.m. for reports of a person floating in Little River.  Upon arrival, paramedics were able […]

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Arts council to host annual Hoptown Hopfest to support local theatre

The Pennyroyal Arts Council promotes the performing arts and is the steward of the historic Alhambra Theatre. To support its mission, the council is inviting the community to its 12th annual Hoptown Hopfest for an evening of yacht rock hits. Ride Like the Wind: The Yacht Rock Experience is headlining the concert, and they will be performing songs by Christopher Cross, Hall and Oates, Toto and many other yacht rock […]

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Local News

Police arrest Hopkinsville man for using a blunt object to assault a victim

Hopkinsville Police arrested Lamarcus Hickman Jr. of Hopkinsville for second-degree assault after he reportedly struck a man in the head with an object on Saturday. Officers contacted a man in the Jennie Stuart Medical Center emergency room who reportedly suffered a significant injury to the back of his head that required 10 staples. The victim told officers that Hickman struck him with a blunt object resulting in the injury. Hickman […]

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Local News

Rep. Dossett talks Lovers Lane and Lafayette Road construction, governor’s budget actions

As work is set to begin early next month at the intersection of Lafayette Road and Lovers Lane, State Representative Myron Dossett is speaking on the construction and why it’s happening now.  It is certainly not the most convenient time for major construction to be happening at that intersection, as the school year is set to begin on August 19, which is also when students will begin attending the new […]

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Local News

Police arrest Hopkinsville man for strangulation

Hopkinsville Police arrested and charged Rickey Kelly of Hopkinsville with first-degree strangulation following an argument that reportedly became physical on Saturday. According to a report, officers responded to a residence on Boales Street for a domestic disturbance. The victim reportedly told officers that she got into an argument with Kelly prior to the reported assault. During the argument, Kelly reportedly went behind the victim and wrapped his forearms around her […]

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Sheriff’s Office identifies driver, shares details concerning Crofton wreck

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office shared more details about a wreck on East Princeton Street in Crofton that resulted in injuries Friday evening. According to a report, the single-vehicle wreck occurred in the 300 block of the street. The driver, David Johnson of Hopkinsville, was reportedly driving west when he went off the roadway and struck a fire hydrant. Deputies believe Johnson drove into a creek and rolled over multiple […]

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Local News

Excessive Heat starts the week before more ‘run-of-the-mill’ weather settles in

As we set our sights on the ‘dog days of summer’, it certainly will feel that way to start the work week, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect. Luckily, this heatwave isn’t expected to be an extended one, as Meteorologist Kate Hickford with the National Weather Service in Paducah says the Extreme Heating Warning will linger through Tuesday morning, which is when Christian and Todd Counties will exchange it […]

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EMS crew recognized with Stork Pins for helping deliver a baby safely

Six members of Hopkinsville Fire and EMS were presented with special recognitions recently, after they helped bring a new life safely into the world. A 911 call to dispatch quickly turned into an unexpected childbirth, and the six-member crew answered the stressful situation with professionalism, calmness and compassion, according to officials with HFD. They helped safely welcome a newborn baby girl to the world, both healthy and happy.  They were […]

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Man injured in early morning shooting, HPD investigating

The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating after a man went to Jennie Stuart Medical Center early Monday morning with a gunshot wound.  According to HPD Public Information Officer Justin Rios, officers were called to the hospital at approximately 7:35 a.m. for reports that an individual had arrived at the medical center with a gunshot wound to the arm.  His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.  An investigation is underway, […]

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