One killed in crash on I-24 in Lyon County

Kentucky State Police are investigating a crash that has closed I-24 in Lyon County and killed a Clinton, Ky. resident. According to a news release, the single-vehicle crash happened near […]
Charles Petty, longtime WHOP voice and agriculture powerhouse, passes away

Longtime WHOP listeners would easily recognize the voice of Charles Petty—who passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. Petty is the founder of Kentucky American Seed, originally located on […]
Possible arbitration discussed in Ascend Elements, Turner-Kokosing civil case

Ascend Elements, Turner-Kokosing and numerous other ventures met for a hearing in Civil Court in the courtroom of Judge John Atkins Wednesday afternoon. As previously reported, a joint venture made […]
Rotary Club, Planters Bank join as Business partners as 75th Auction goes full-steam ahead

The Rotary Club of Hopkinsville is full-steam ahead was we heads towards the third night of the 75th WHOP Rotary Radio Auction—and they’ve already topped the $200,000 mark. Even with […]
KYTC to begin road repair efforts on I-24 in Lyon County Friday

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a work-zone lane restriction operation on I-24 in Lyon County starting Friday. According to a news release, the work zone will be between the […]
Victor named as CCHS Dance Team Coach

Christian County High School now has a new Dance Team Coach, as Bridgette Victor steps into that role. Victor is a Hopkinsville native and a former Colonelette dancer herself. According […]
Local students accepted into prestigious Governor’s Scholars program

Several local students have been accepted into the prestigious Governor’s Scholars Program, showcasing their academic strengths. The Governor’s Scholars started in 1983, and is an intensive, five-week learning experience on […]
Christian Fiscal talks flood recovery, secondary road plan budget

Christian Fiscal Court heard recommendations on a secondary road plan at their Tuesday meeting, and heard an update on flood recovery efforts in the county. Christian County Emergency Management Director […]
Hopkinsville Rotary Auction off to a strong start, looks to keep it going Tuesday

The Hopkinsville Rotary Radio Auction is off to a strong start, raising over $100,000 during the first night of auction, and they’re looking to keep that momentum going. With $103,203.76 […]
Hopkinsville, Madisonville surgical technology students claim top spot in competition

Hopkinsville Community College and Madisonville Community College are both celebrating, after their joint surgical technology program took first place in an annual competition. Known as the “Scrub Bowl”, this competition […]