U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge reopens to traffic
The U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge that stretches from Wickliffe to Cairo, Illinois, reopened to traffic Friday afternoon. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the bridge closed earlier in […]
SWK EDC director highlights incoming, expanding industries
The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council works to bring new businesses and industries to Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks recently appeared on WHOP to […]
Group gets up-close tour of Kentucky Dam through TVA celebration
About 40 citizens got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get an up-close look at Kentucky Dam recently, as the Tennessee Valley Authority opened it up for tours celebrating the 250th anniversary […]
Suspect in 2024 West 17th Street shooting apprehended
A fourth suspect facing charges in connection with a shooting on West 17th Street in 2024 is now in custody. According to the Hopkinsville Police Department, an arrest warrant for […]
Details released in I-24 semi-truck collision
Photo from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office The Christian County Sheriff’s Department has released further details on a crash on I-24 Thursday that flipped two trucks and sent a man […]
Local man facing charges after allegedly attempting to cut someone with a knife
A Hopkinsville man is facing charges after he allegedly swung a knife at a victim on South Main Street on Tuesday. According to the Hopkinsville police report, officers were called […]
Local school board receives updates on new Day Treatment Program
Christian County School Board members received a presentation concerning the Christian County Learning Center’s new Day Treatment Program at Thursday’s meeting. The Christian County Learning Center is located at the […]
Local nonprofit supports families who have children living with heart defects
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are among the most common birth defects that babies are born with, and in Christian County, Tymeless Hearts Inc. works to support families impacted by CHD […]
One flown following semi crash on I-24
Photo from CCSO A crash involving a semi-truck and a tow truck on I-24 sent one person to a Nashville hospital Thursday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer […]
Preparations underway for 8th of August celebrations in downtown Hopkinsville
The Hopkinsville Human Rights Commission and the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County are back for their annual 8th of August celebrations, and this year is bigger than ever. In fact, […]