Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen essay winners honor, celebrate veterans with readings
The winners for the local Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen essay contest read their winning pieces Friday morning, in celebration and honor of local veterans for Veteran’s Day. This […]
Resurfacing work nearing completion on I-24
Improvements for I-24 in Christian County are nearly complete. According to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, repairs began in early spring of 2022, with lane restrictions and […]
Dedication ceremony, legacy celebration held for memorial pavers, future pathway
A celebration of legacy and a paver dedication ceremony was held at Christian Care Communities Thursday afternoon, as they prepare to construct a new garden and pathway. Part of the […]
Alhambra Theater gearing up for end of year showings
The Alhambra Theater is sailing into the end of the year with some musical acts and some holiday cheer coming up for people to enjoy. Doris Anne Russell with the […]
Assault charge dismissed against Fourqurean
The assault charge against James Fourqurean was dismissed in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon. Fourqurean appeared alongside defense attorney Jarrod Jackson and Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Boling, with Judge Andrew Self […]
Salvation Army accepting donations for Angel Tree program
The Salvation Army of Hopkinsville is accepting donations of items for their Angel Tree program, to help those in need in the community have a good Christmas. Appearing on WHOP […]
U.S. Senator Rand Paul wins re-election
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has won re-election for a third term. The Republican defeated former state Representative Charles Booker by a wide margin. Senator Paul, who has served since 2011, […]
Bell retains school board seat
Christian County School Board District 5 incumbent Tom Bell will remain in that seat, as he defeated challenger Dan Mason in Tuesday’s election. Bell ended up with 54.2 percent of […]
Oliver to be Oak Grove Mayor, towns elect councils
Oak Grove will have a new mayor come January, as Jackie Oliver has unseated incumbent Theresa Jarvis. Oliver beat Jarvis by134 votes, and she told WHOP News she intends to […]
Arts Council visits Rotary, talks updates and programming
The Rotary Club of Hopkinsville got a visit from the Pennyroyal Arts Council at Tuesday’s meeting. Executive Director Margaret Prim says the Arts Council and the Alhambra Theatre continue to […]