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Incumbents, newcomers file to seek city, county offices ahead of filing deadline 

The filing deadline for partisan political offices was Friday, and Christian County is set to have a busy election season later this year.  Starting with Hopkinsville’s mayoral election, Mayor J.R. Knight has filed for reelection, and he will face current District Seven Christian County Fiscal Court Magistrate Russ Guffey and former Ward One Hopkinsville City Council Member Natasha Francis in the Republican primary. The winner of that race will face […]

todayJanuary 11, 2026 8

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Commerce Park II, water infrastructure among fiscal court’s legislative priorities

As state lawmakers get back to work in Frankfort, Christian County Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam shared the Fiscal Court's legislative priorities in his State of the County address at Tuesday’s local Agri-Business Association meeting. Before diving into his legislative goals, Gilliam shared the Christian County Fiscal Court's accomplishments over the past three years. During that time, the county’s real estate tax rate has decreased while property valuations have increased; the […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026 5

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Kentucky authorities respond to confirmed case of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Federal and state officials have recently confirmed a case of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in a backyard poultry flock in Jessamine County.  According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Velasco III says the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the virus after testing samples from the property. Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says state and federal animal health officials are working together […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 3

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Salvation Army urges community to help remaining Angel Tree children

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano With Christmas just days away, The Salvation Army of Hopkinsville is asking the community to help ensure no child is forgotten this holiday season. This year’s Angel Tree program has served one of the largest numbers of children in recent years, leaving many angels still waiting to be chosen.  Those who selected an angel are asked to return unwrapped gifts as soon as possible, so […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 4

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CCHS Alumna LaDessa Lewis leads Men 2 Be in shaping the next generation

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano LaDessa Lewis, a 1996 Christian County High School graduate, never expected that her path would one day lead to her helping create Men 2 Be, a nonprofit empowering boys and young men in Hopkinsville.  Lewis says the discipline she learned in high school and the commitment to show up even when life got hard helped build the foundation she still stands on today. After graduation, […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 2

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More candidates file to seek Christian County political offices

Over the course of the week, multiple citizens have filed paperwork to run for political and law enforcement offices in Christian County. On Christian County’s Fiscal Court, District One Magistrate Magaline Ferguson, District Four Magistrate J.E. Pryor, District Six Magistrate Philip Peterson and District Eight Magistrate John Bruce have filed to be reelected to their current seats. Ferguson is running as a Democrat, while the three other fiscal court candidates […]

todayNovember 14, 2025 5

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Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library waives late fees all month long 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library is giving readers the gift of a clean slate this November. Through November 30, all fines will be waived for materials returned during “No Fine November.” Executive Director Tiffany Luna says the initiative is a way to spread generosity and encourage community participation. She says “No Fine November” is one way they’re celebrating the spirit of giving this holiday season.  […]

todayNovember 6, 2025 6

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Country singer Alex Miller to host benefit concert for regional hospice center

Former “American Idol” contestant and Kentucky Proud Spokesperson, Alex Miller is coming to Oak Grove to put on a show and help raise money for Pennyroyal Hospice this weekend. Pennyroyal Hospice provides palliative care to residents in Christian, Todd, Trigg, Lyon and Caldwell counties, and Cindy Hancock, the hospice center’s community relations specialist and business development director, appeared on WHOP to share the concert’s details. Over the years, Hancock says […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 7

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Mayor Knight invites students to join the Hopkinsville Youth Council

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight announced the return of the Mayor’s Youth Council which is now in its eighth year.  The program invites local high school juniors and seniors from public, private and homeschool settings to apply for a chance to address issues in the community, suggest ideas and enhance their leadership and civic skills.  Mayor Knight encourages students to not miss the unique opportunity to […]

todayOctober 6, 2025 1

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