Gov. Beshear gives Friday afternoon update
There are now 63 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, up 16 from Thursday. Governor Andy Beshear said during his news conference Friday that additional cases have been expected, but […]
CCPS to extend closure to April 20
Following a conference call with the Governor’s Office Friday, the Christian County Public School System announced that students will now return to school on April 20. The closure had originally […]
Montgomery County up to three COVID-19 cases
Montgomery County now has three confirmed cases of coronavirus cases. That’s according to the Tennessee Department of Health, which said there were 228 total cases in the Volunteer State as […]
Hopkinsville an All-American City finalist
The City of Hopkinsville is one of 22 finalists to become an All-American City in 2020 by the National Civic League. According to a news release, the award celebrates and […]
Grand jury returns indictment for rape, robbery suspects
A Christian County grand jury indictment for rape was returned Friday morning against a local man. The true bill for first-degree rape was returned against 41-year old Kenneth Wade Toliver […]
Human Rights Commission names Ruth Lynch Woman of the Year
The Human Rights Commission announced the winner of the Woman of the Year Award and the recipient of the Women Educating Women Scholarship. In the name of social distancing, the […]
UPDATED: Calloway County has confirmed COVID-19 case
Calloway County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The Murray resident is an employee at Murray-Calloway County Hospital, according to a news release from that facility. The patient came […]
YMCA offering childcare for first-responders, healthcare workers
The Hopkinsville-Christian County YMCA has received exemption status to serve as a childcare facility for the children of first-responders, healthcare workers and more. Appearing on WHOP Friday, YMCA President and […]
Local industries affected by automaker shutdowns
Some local industries are experiencing temporary layoffs due to a number of issues associated with COVID-19. Carter Hendricks is the executive director of the South West Kentucky Economic Development Council […]
Kentucky Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Relief For Schools
Kentucky lawmakers have passed an emergency relief bill for school districts impacted by COVID-19. Senator Alice Kerr is the sponsor of the Senate bill that would allow districts to use […]