Summer Salute takes over downtown Hopkinsville

Live music, local vendors and carnival rides have taken over downtown Hopkinsville for Parks and Recreation’s 9th annual Summer Salute Festival. The festival kicked off at 11 a.m. on Friday […]
Mayor Knight provides recreation project updates

Across Hopkinsville, multiple recreation improvement projects are underway or are in the brainstorming phase, and Mayor J.R. Knight recently appeared on WHOP to provide some updates. Progress continues at Rotary […]
Two-vehicle wreck on Lafayette Road results in possible injuries

A two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Lafayette Road and Burley Avenue resulted in possible injuries on Wednesday. Cary Sharber of Hopkinsville was reportedly driving south down Lafayette Road while […]
Police arrest Hopkinsville man for child sexual abuse

Hopkinsville Police arrested 30-year-old Marcus Dillard of Hopkinsville after he reportedly sexually assaulted a 7-year-old child on Sunday. Dillard reportedly admitted to assaulting the child and also took a video […]
Madisonville officials spotlight new developments, upcoming events

Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton and Deputy City Administrator Brad Long appeared on WHOP recently to spotlight the city’s economic developments and upcoming events. Cotton says Madisonville is seeing more growth […]
Hopkinsville Police arrest two men for attempted burglary

Hopkinsville police arrested 39-year-old Nicholas Forristall and 51-year-old Michael Mitchell both of Hopkinsville after the pair allegedly attempted to break into a building last Thursday. Law enforcement responded to a […]
Healthcare professionals spotlight local health trends, concerns at forum

Local healthcare leaders discussed health trends in Christian County and answered the community’s questions concerning personal health at Tuesday’s Public Health Forum. The forum was hosted by Pennyrile RC&D and […]
Secretary Noel spotlights state, local economic development in Hopkinsville

As more industries and businesses plant roots across the state, Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Jeff Noel appeared in Hopkinsville on Tuesday to talk about the steps state and local […]
Joy Closet Executive Director announces her resignation

After establishing Joy Closet in 2021 and serving as the nonprofit’s Executive Director since, Heather Gray announced her resignation on Tuesday with a post on Facebook. Joy Closet is a […]
Pre-K for All Initiative Director spotlights the benefits of universal preschool

Establishing universal preschool has been high on Governor Andy Beshear’s list of priorities since he was reelected. Sam Flynn, the Executive Director of the Pre-K for All Initiative, shared how […]