Six students learn about local government with city internships
The City of Hopkinsville is celebrating their latest Summer in the City internship participants, who will soon finish their internship with $500 and letters of recommendation to show for their […]
Beard recognized for 50 years in funeral business
Photo provided A local man was recently recognized for 50 years of service as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Kentucky. Alan Beard, Senior Partner in Hughart, Beard & […]
One killed, several injured car vs. bus crash in Hart County
A car traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 65 collided with a Greyhound bus Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring several others. It happened on Interstate 65 in […]
Local legislators talk pension bill as special session likely coming

Three local legislators say they could be a yes vote for Governor Matt Bevin’s proposed legislation to provide some pension relief to quasi-governmental agencies—though some are more enthusiastic than others. […]
State unemployment rate unchanged from April to May
Kentucky’s unemployment rate was unchanged from April to May, but it was down slightly from a year ago. The state’s jobless rate for May and April was 4 percent, according […]
Crofton man arrested on multiple charges following disturbance
An investigation of a disturbance on West Second Street in Hopkinsville Wednesday night led to the arrest of a Crofton man on multiple charges. It happened about 10:30 p.m. and […]
Trees downed by severe storms, no major damage
A round of severe thunderstorms pushed across western Kentucky Wednesday afternoon, but no major damage was reported anywhere in the area. A tree was blown onto a power line on […]
Former daycare worker could face more charges in child abuse case
The woman charged with criminal child abuse and two-counts of wanton endangerment in connection with the abuse of two children at a daycare could soon face more charges. Former daycare […]
Clarksville Mayor chooses retiring HFD Chief to lead Fire Rescue
After announcing this week that he will retire, effective August 1, Hopkinsville Fire Department Chief Freddie Montgomery has been chosen to lead Clarksville Fire and Rescue. Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced […]
15 students to graduate from Challenge House AT&T program
Fifteen students will be graduating from the Challenge House AT&T Teen Enrichment program with a certificate and $200 to show for their weeks of hard work and commitment. Organizer Michelle […]