Craig seeking re-election to city council, Draude seeking Ward 12 seat
Republican Ward 5 Hopkinsville City Council Member Amy Craig is running for re-election in 2022 and a Republican has filed for council in Ward 12. Elizabeth Draude filed her papers […]
Pennyrile has restored power to all but 186 members, work continues
The number of Pennyrile Electric members without power has been reduced to less than 200. The outage viewer shows only 186 members still in the dark, as of about 5:30 […]
Ky. adds 2,913 COVID cases, 17 related deaths
The positivity rate in Kentucky once again stayed fairly flat, as the state gained 2,913 COVID-19 cases from Tuesday to Wednesday. There were also 17 newly reported deaths, putting the […]
Tornado that hit Mayfield, Dawson Springs, Bremen was mile-wide EF4 with 190mph winds
Extensive surveys by National Weather Service experts and independent engineers has determined the long-track tornado that devastated Mayfield, Dawson Springs and Bremen was an EF4 while in the Paducah weather […]
Gentry arraigned on tampering charge in Christian Circuit Court
James Gentry, who was recently sentenced to life in prison for the killing of Keith Joey Hayes, appeared in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday to be arraigned on a tampering with […]
Trial date set in reckless homicide case
A trial date was set Wednesday afternoon in Christian Circuit Court in the reckless homicide case against Robert Jackson, the man accused in a fatal wreck in 2019 that killed […]
Gift Cards for Compassion to benefit tornado victims launches locally

The Christian County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with multiple local agencies in an effort to encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations to participate in the Chamber’s Gift Cards for Compassion campaign. […]
Trial scheduled in Oak Grove shooting case
With no plea deal in place, a trial date was set Wednesday morning in Christian Circuit Court for 23-year old Adrian Murray, the man who allegedly shot Keosha Willis on […]
Grand jury to hear East 18th St. shooting case
A Christian County grand jury will hear the case against the suspect accused of shooting a man the day before Thanksgiving on East 18th Street. During a preliminary hearing Wednesday […]
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 […]