Gov. Beshear reports COVID-19 death backlog, extends curfew for bars and restaurants
Governor Andy Beshear gave an update on COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, reporting 785 new cases and a backlog of COVID-19 deaths. The positivity rate is now at 3.23 […]
Motion to dismiss denied in Pembroke triple murder case
Following a lengthy evidentiary hearing in Christian Circuit Court Thursday, a motion to dismiss the indictment against Pembroke triple murder suspect Christian “Kit” Martin was denied. The case is set […]
CCHD reports two new COVID-19 deaths
The Christian County Health Department reported two new COVID-19 related deaths Thursday afternoon. According to a news release, they bring the death toll locally up to 85—the victims were a […]
Todd County had state’s lowest unemployment rate in January
Todd County again has the lowest unemployment rate in Kentucky as the jobless rate fell in eight of nine Pennyrile counties from December to January. Todd County’s 3.6 percent was […]
71st Rotary Auction will be in-person, diner to be open
The 71st WHOP Rotary Radio Auction is one month away and unlike last year, it will be an in-person event. Cody Noffsinger is this year’s auction chair and says this […]
Statewide campaign underway to encourage Black Kentuckians to get COVID vaccine
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Kentucky Nurses Association are combining forces on a campaign to address hesitancy in the African-American community about taking the COVID-19 vaccines. Its theme […]
Oak Grove PD releases photos of robbery suspect
Oak Grove police have released photos of the man who robbed the Hi Road gas station on Hugh Hunter Road Wednesday morning at gunpoint. The suspect entered the store about […]
Local teens honored as FFA All-Stars
Five high school students in the Christian County Public School System have been chosen by Murray State University as Future Farmers of America All-Region All-Stars. Christian County High School is […]
Hopkinsville man arrested on burglary charge
A Hopkinsville man was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly breaking into his father’s home. The victim called Hopkinsville police and said 31-year old James Glasscock had kicked in the back […]
State penitentiary COVID outbreak worsens
The coronavirus outbreak at the Kentucky State Penitentiary continues to worsen, while Trigg County noted only three new cases Wednesday. There were 53 confirmed new cases at the state penitentiary […]