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Citizens receive West 7th Street safety, traffic improvement proposal

While the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet works to widen portions of West 7th Street, more developments could be coming to the roadway as Community and Development Services hosted the West 7th Street Redevelopment Workshop on Thursday. KYTC crews are currently widening West 7th from Princeton Road to North Drive. At the workshop, folks from Bell Engineering shared a proposal to make the West 7th corridor, from North Drive to West 9th […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 224 2

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Community and Development Services leaders discuss partial city absorption

Last week, Hopkinsville City Council Members voted to absorb some of the services offered by Community and Development Services, and leaders of the agency shared their opinions and the possible impacts concerning the council’s vote. CDS, also known as the Hopkinsville Christian County Planning Commission, offers mapping and zoning services, as well as residential development programs. Along with the City of Hopkinsville, CDS works with The City of Oak Grove, […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 172

Local News

City of Hopkinsville issues survey concerning Bluegrass Splash’s future

Bluegrass Splash Family Aquatic Center remains closed this summer as it’s need of costly repairs. In the meantime, the City of Hopkinsville created a community survey on Monday to find out if people want the water park to be repaired or transformed into a different recreation space. Bluegrass Splash opened in 2007, and while it has been a source of fun for the community, it has also required frequent repairs. […]

todayJune 29, 2026 8

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Hopkinsville city staff spotlight development incentive programs

Business and residential developers in Hopkinsville have a variety of building incentives that they can apply for to support their projects, and city staff highlighted those programs at Tuesday’s Mayoral Town Hall. Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight welcomed attendees and described the inventive programs as tools to help fuel economic growth in the city. Holly Boggess from Community and Development Services shared the eligibility standards, purpose and requirements for multiple downtown […]

todayJune 23, 2026 10

Local News

City Council Members discuss possible uses for unassigned funds

Hopkinsville City Council Members received a presentation concerning May’s financial statement and discussed using unassigned funds for city improvements at Tuesday’s meeting. As the 2025-26 fiscal year comes to an end, Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton says the city has stayed well within its $58.4 million budget, spending around $47.7 million. Clayton also shared that the city’s unassigned cash fund is $20.6 million making up 44% of the adjusted operating […]

todayJune 16, 2026 4

Local News

Solid Waste Manager explains new policy change

Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise recently announced new trash collection policies, and General Manager Bryan Silver appeared on WHOP along with City Public Information Officer Amanda Brunt to explain the changes. Starting Monday, all residential garbage will need to be placed in the curbside trash container in order to be collected. Bagged garbage or boxes outside of the container will not be collected. Each week, a garbage truck collects the trash […]

todayApril 10, 2026 7

Local News

Mayor answers citizens questions, spotlights possible city projects at budget forum

As the 2026-27 fiscal year approaches, the City of Hopkinsville hosted a budget forum Monday evening, where Mayor J.R. Knight answered citizens' questions concerning funding matters and spotlighted some possible city projects.Following recent weather events, a citizen asked about stormwater drainage and pothole repairs. The flooding in April 2025 showed that some areas need stronger stormwater drainage, while the ice accumulations in January created more potholes on roadways. Knight says […]

todayMarch 16, 2026 6

Local News

City of Hopkinsville creates AI Advisory Board to regulate AI use by city staff

As artificial intelligence worms its way into everyday life, the City of Hopkinsville has launched an AI Advisory Board and is working to regulate AI’s use.   City Policy Analyst Cody Brem says the advisory board was formed to proactively address AI’s continued evolution and is composed of city department leaders. Together, Brem says the board is establishing how AI can be used by city agencies.  Brem says city workers were […]

todayMarch 16, 2026 6

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Hopkinsville PIO invites community to forums concerning the budget, housing

The City of Hopkinsville is inviting citizens to public forums concerning the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the Lot Next Door Program, and City Public Information Officer Amanda Brunt recently appeared on WHOP to share all the details.Budget season is approaching, and to receive public feedback, the city is hosting a community budget forum at 6 p.m. on Monday at the Hopkinsville Municipal Building. Brunt says the forum […]

todayMarch 13, 2026 5

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