Month: August 2026

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 Local Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns in September

The Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning in September, and folks are invited to help raise funds to support the search for a cure and families impacted by the disease.  One of the walk’s organizers, Becky Bradley, recently appeared on WHOP to share details about the upcoming walk and highlight the prevalence of Alzheimer’s. In Kentucky, she says Christian County has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s in residents over […]

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Mayor Knight talks Attucks High School, public safety regarding historic site

The historic Attucks High School in Hopkinsville has become the focal point of much discussion recently, as Men2Be—the current owner of the property—has been given 90 days to correct safety concerns or face demolition. Speaking with WHOP Friday, Mayor J.R. Knight wanted to take the moment to clarify that the city did not own that building and therefore were not the ones who sold the historic landmark to Men2Be, who […]

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Local News

HPD investigates after a deceased man was located near South Walnut Street

A deceased man in his 50s was reportedly found in the area of South Walnut Street and Jessie Avenue on Sunday.   According to Hopkinsville Fire and EMS, crews arrived at the scene to find the patient deceased and believe that a medical episode might have led to his death. The Christian County Coroner was reportedly called to the scene to identify the man.  No other information is available at […]

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Sanderson named Cattleman of the Year

Jimmy Sanderson has been named the Cattleman of the Year by the Christian County Cattlemen’s Association.  Sanderson was born in Christian County in 1941, and his passion for the cattle industry extended far beyond his own farm. He worked cattle sales at the Christian County Livestock Market, attended cattle sales throughout the region, and later built a receiving and shipping barn on Highway 91. Whether buying, selling, or simply visiting […]

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Possible explosive device leads to Clarksville Goodwill being evacuated

The Goodwill on Needmore Road in Clarksville was evacuated Saturday after was is believed to have been a possible explosive device was found.  The device thought to have been a potential explosive was inside of a green bag found that had been donated to that Goodwill store, according to the Clarksville Police Department. The building was evacuated, and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad responded to the scene to […]

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Local News

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville

A pedestrian is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville Friday night. According to the Clarksville Police Department, officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the 1600 block of Fort Campbell Boulevard around 8:20 p.m. That pedestrian was flown to a Nashville hospital for treatment, where they are listed in stable condition with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.  […]

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Extreme Heat Warning continues through Sunday, and then maybe some relief

It may feel like our heatwave will never end, but hold on just a little longer, because there’s only one day left of the Extreme Heat Warning before a cold front slides through Sunday night. That cold front will spark up a few thunderstorms and some rain, bringing some much needed relief to the region that has been downright baking for the last week. Sunday brings heat index values between […]

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Hobson, Lady Tigers pick up 1st soccer win over Logan

The Christian County Lady Tigers are off and running after picking up their first girls' soccer victory in program history, a 2-1 win over Logan County Saturday at the Stadium of Champions. Due to the heat, the start of the game was moved from 11:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. The early start may have affected the Lady Tigers, who gave up a goal to Logans's Caroline Boortz in the 5th […]

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Man taken into custody in 2013 Christian Co. murder following pursuit with KSP in Gerrard Co.

Thirteen years after the murder of Faye Springfield in Christian County, the man wanted in connection to her death has been taken into custody following a pursuit through the woods and a shots fired with Kentucky State Police. According to KSP, troopers with Post 7 in Richmond, Kentucky were contacted about the possible whereabouts of 55-year-old Jason Patterson, who was sought in connection with the 2013 death of Springfield, in […]

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