Portions of Main Street in Hopkinsville to close for a paving project

Two sections of North Main Street in Hopkinsville are set to be closed starting on Tuesday for milling and paving projects. From 7:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, North Main […]
Tourism spending in Christian County reaches a new record for 2025

For the fourth year in a row, tourism spending in Christian County has set a new record, increasing by $1.6 million from 2024. In 2025, tourism generated $245 million in […]
Kentucky, Illinois officials negotiate continuing the Cave-in-Rock Ferry Service

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Ohio River Ferry Authority are currently negotiating to continue the Cave-in-Rock Ferry. On average the ferry takes 300 vehicles […]
Antique and Vintage Market to return to Madisonville in late June

The West Kentucky Antique and Vintage Market is returning to Madisonville at the end of June. Folks are invited to shop for one-of-a-kind items, and this year’s market will include […]
Hopkinsville Mayor talks data centers, gas prices and road aid funds

As data centers and rising gas prices are at the forefront of people’s minds, Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight spoke on both topics with WHOP Radio Friday morning. Governor Andy Beshear […]
Allegre Volunteer Fire Department raises $25k during spring fundraiser

The Allegre Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating, after a record-breaking auction and BBQ Spring Fundraiser last weekend. The department, which is made up of entirely volunteers, was host to a […]
Princeton police warn of sophisticated scam in the community

The Princeton Police Department is warning the public about a sophisticated scam being reported in the community, where individuals are pretending to be law enforcement and taking money from victims. […]
Hopkins Co. welcomes new commonwealth’s attorney as Kathy Senter retires

Hopkins County now has a new commonwealth’s attorney, after longtime Commonwealth’s Attorney Kathy Senter retired recently. Senter was the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit for the past 12 […]
Chamber presents awards, announces new board chair at annual dinner

Folks filled the Bruce Convention Center Thursday evening for the 137th annual Christian County Chamber of Commerce Dinner, where local history was spotlighted, awards were presented and a new board […]
CCSO deputies arrest man for assaulting law enforcement, healthcare workers

Deputies from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Ghrist of Clarksville after he reportedly assaulted law enforcement and hospital staff while receiving medical care on Wednesday. According to […]