L&R Soda Fountain reopens in Elkton
After being closed for nearly a year and a half due to renovations and then the pandemic, the ribbon was cut Monday morning for the newly re-opened L&R Soda Fountain […]
Ky. Chamber launches “COVID Stops Here” initiative
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses across the state to help make sure the economy continues to recover by encouraging their employees to practice best COVID health measures. […]
Fort Campbell to hold emergency response exercise Tuesday, Wednesday
Fort Campbell will conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise Tuesday and Wednesday. Officials say the exercise will test the post’s emergency response and recovery capabilities and will involve garrison and […]
Crofton man injured in single-vehicle accident
The Christian County Sheriff’s Department says a local man was injured in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning on South Old Madisonville Road. Christian County Sheriff’s Sgt. Adam Vanderkolk says 28-year-old […]
Man arrested for assault of police officer
A Hopkinsville man was arrested early Monday morning for domestic assault and assault of a police officer following an incident on Broad Street. An arrest citation for 36-year-old Tarvous Haskins […]
Man arrested on burglary charge Sunday morning
An investigation on East 25th Street in Hopkinsville Sunday morning ended with the arrest of a man on burglary charges. Hopkinsville police were called to a burglary in progress at […]
Sen. McConnell again critical of Biden administration over Afghanistan withdrawal
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky remains critical of the Biden administration as the Taliban has regained control of Afghanistan. In a statement Sunday afternoon McConnell says, “The […]
Hopkinsville City Council, Christian Co. School Board likely to not change property tax rates
Hopkinsville City Council will vote on a property tax ordinance when it meets Tuesday night that does not include any rate increases. Mayor Wendell Lynch says council must vote on […]
Rep. Heath seeking re-election in ’22, GOP nomination for Ag. Commissioner in ’23
State Representative Richard Heath of Mayfield has announced that not only will he run for re-election in 2022, he’ll also seek the Republican nomination for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner in 2023. […]
Local legislators urge Gov. to rescind mask mandate for day cares
Christian County’s delegation to the Kentucky General Assembly is asking Governor Andy Beshear to reconsider his mask mandate for day cares. Representatives Myron Dossett, Lynn Bechler and Walker Thomas and […]