PHOTOS – Hopkins County Central Scrimmages Graves County
The Hopkins County Central Storm took to the home pitch for their first preseason scrimmage Thursday night in Mortons Gap, hosting the Graves County Eagles. Graves County had five different players find the net in the opening
West Seventh Street Corridor Plan Takes Shape
For decades, West 7th Street has been one of the primary routes into downtown Hopkinsville, carrying thousands of vehicles each day past neighborhoods, churches, businesses, and government buildings. Today, city leaders say the corridor functions more like
Fancy Farm Picnic Set To Draw National Spotlight
Thousands of people are expected to converge on western Kentucky Saturday as the 146th Fancy Farm Picnic once again brings together barbecue, politics and one of the nation’s most closely watched political speaking events. Political Chairman Steven
Christian County High School On Track To Open
Christian County Public Schools officials say the new Christian County High School remains on schedule to welcome students when classes begin Aug. 19. Executive Principal Ken Carver said construction has entered its final stages, with crews focusing
Brian William Barrett, 76, of Princeton
Brian William Barrett, age 76, of Princeton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home in Princeton. He was born on July 1, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Beatrice Heideman. Brian spent
Dave Woodson Cook, 85, of Clarksville
David “Dave” Woodson Cook, age 85, of Clarksville, TN formerly of Hopkinsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at St. Thomas West Hospital of natural causes. The family has chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life
CCPS Warning Businesses About Unauthorized Solicitors
Christian County Public Schools is warning local businesses about unauthorized individuals seeking sponsorships or donations connected to the new Christian County High School. District officials say the requests are not authorized by CCPS or the high school
Officials Unveil ‘John E. Walton Business Park’ Signage
At the moment, the Robertson property just east of Elkton is nothing more than 24 acres of untilled land. It’s surrounded by cornfields, a few homesteads and the consistent hum of commercial traffic along US 68/80. Soon,
Fancy Farm Picnic Set To Draw National Spotlight
Thousands of people are expected to converge on western Kentucky Saturday as the 146th Fancy Farm Picnic once again brings together barbecue, politics and one of the nation's most closely watched political speaking events. Political Chairman Steven
Ascend Elements to Pay $7.5 Million to Resolve Federal Reimbursement Claims
Ascend Elements has agreed to pay nearly $7.5 million to resolve allegations that it submitted inflated reimbursement claims to the U.S. Department of Energy related to the construction of its Apex-1 battery materials facility in Hopkinsville. U.S.