Mike Walker withdraws from magistrate race
Mike Walker has announced that he will be withdrawing from the race for Christian County Fiscal Court magistrate in District 7. According to a news release, Walker will be withdrawing […]
Senator Westerfield supports medical marijuana bill
State Senator Whitney Westerfield has thrown his support behind legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky. House Bill 136, sponsored by Representative Jason Nemes of Louisville, would not allow […]
CCSO looking to conserve fuel as costs rise
With gas prices at or approaching all-time highs across the region, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office is among the agencies looking for ways to save fuel while also meeting its […]
72nd Rotary Auction coming up in April
The WHOP Rotary Radio Auction gets underway in a little over a month and the club is already getting things in gear to prepare for the event. Club members got […]
Christian Fiscal Court approves ‘premium pay’ for county employees who worked in 2020
Current employees of Christian County government who worked during the first nine months of the pandemic will be getting additional cash following action by Christian Fiscal Court Tuesday morning. Magistrates […]
Buc-ee’s to open store in Oak Grove in 2024
Oak Grove Mayor Theresa Jarvis announced Tuesday morning that a Buc-ee’s is coming to Oak Grove. Speaking to Christian Fiscal Court, the mayor announced several projects—including a Buc-ee’s that will […]
Virtual Hopkinsville International Festival set for March 25
The 12th annual Hopkinsville International Festival is set for the weekend of March 25, and it will take place in a virtual format. According to a news release, representatives of […]
Filing deadline for disaster assistance loans with SBA coming up Monday
The filing deadline to apply for disaster assistance in relation to the devastating December 10 and 11 tornadoes is fast approaching and the Small Business Administration is urging people to […]
CCHD to make changes to COVID testing, vaccine services
The Christian County Health Department will be changing some COVID-19 related services, as case numbers continue to drop locally. Chole Rager with the department appeared on WHOP Tuesday morning and […]
Fire damages mobile home near Elkton
Fire damaged a home early Tuesday morning near Elkton. The Elkton Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home on fire about 4:20 a.m. at 2760 Miler Valley Road and […]