CCHD encourages vaccines against both COVID and the flu
The Christian County Health Department is urging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the county sees an uptick in cases locally, as well as cases of the flu. Cloie […]
Forum held for non-partisan elections, another set for January 13
A public forum was held Tuesday evening at the Hopkinsville High School gymnasium to educate the public on partisan versus non-partisan elections. There were three panelists at the forum hosted […]
Ky. adds 2,559 COVID cases, 14 related deaths
Kentucky gained 2,559 new cases of COVID-19 from Monday to Tuesday, and reported 14 new deaths. The death toll has reached 11,676 in the Commonwealth since the pandemic began, and […]
Work continues in Hopkins Co. on search and rescue efforts
Hopkins County continues to work on recovery efforts in wake of a destructive tornado that hit Dawson Springs Friday night, with emergency management saying search and rescue efforts are ongoing. […]
Gov. announces launch of relief, toy drive initiatives for western Ky.
While Kentucky is still reeling for devastating tornados from over the weekend, Governor Andy Beshear took time to give an update on COVID in the state Monday afternoon. Governor Beshear […]
CCHD reports another 8 COVID-19 deaths
The Christian County Health Department reported another eight COVID-19 deaths locally Monday. According to a news release, the death certificates were reviewed by the Mortality Review Group, they were determined […]
Christian County schools to remain closed Tuesday, Dec. 14
The Christian County School Board has decided to have all district schools remain closed for Tuesday, December 14. According to a news release, the district plans to reopen all schools […]
Blood drive to benefit tornado relief efforts set for Tuesday at Western Ky. Blood Center
The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is putting out the call for donations to benefit those impacted by the weekend’s destructive tornados. According to Coordinator Beth Lancaster, a blood drive […]
TVA making progress, continues making repairs damaged power equipment
Tennessee Valley Authority personnel continue to work to repair damaged power transmission equipment in the areas impacted by the recent severe weather. According to a news release, power has been […]
Kentucky tornado death toll stands at 74
Governor Beshear says the death toll from the weekend tornadoes has reached 74. Most of the deaths occured in Graves, Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Warren counties and Beshear says “there will […]