Hoptown311 app to help connect citizens with City officials, launches Sept. 1

There’s officially a new way to connect with and stay up-to-date with the City of Hopkinsville, with the Hoptown311 mobile app launching on Monday. But on Thursday, community members got […]
Police arrest Lafayette man for theft, drug trafficking

Hopkinsville Police arrested 49-year-old Jason James of Lafayette on Wednesday after he reportedly shoplifted from Rural King and was in possession of methamphetamine. Officers arrived at Rural King on Fort […]
Details being ironed out ahead of double-murder trial

Double-murder suspect Bobby Spikes is set to go to trial in mid-September, and several matters concerning evidence and witness testimony were discussed at a hearing Wednesday afternoon. Spikes appeared alongside […]
Former Tiger McGee pitches for Brewers in loss

Former Hopkinsville High School pitcher Easton McGee made an appearance Wednesday night for the Milwaukee Brewers in a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. McGee, a 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher, went […]
Henderson County turns back Hopkinsville, 5-2

Henderson County broke a two-game losing streak and defeated visiting Hopkinsville 5-2 on Wednesday night in a boys’ high school soccer game. The Tigers got goals from Erick Hernandez and […]
Hoptown’s Bradley Jr. named Player of the Week

This week’s Jennie Stuart Orthopedics-Michael Venable State Farm Player of the Week is Hopkinsville High School senior football player James Bradley Jr. The Tigers’ quarterback rushed 24 times for 195 […]
Hopkinsville Police arrest man for assault incident
Hopkinsville Police arrested 39-year-old Jeffrey Henderson after he reportedly pushed a victim off their bicycle and assaulted them on Tuesday. Officers responded to the area of South Campbell Street and […]
Joy Closet spotlights support expansions at annual dinner

Joy Closet leaders unveiled their plans to expand and strengthen the support they provide to children in the foster care system at the nonprofit’s annual dinner on Tuesday. Joy Closet […]
KCTCS fall enrollment jumps 6.4 %, topping 70,000 students
By News Reporter Gabby Cedano The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has welcomed 70,325 students for the Fall 2025 term, marking a 6.4% increase compared to the same […]
Hummingbird Festival brings the crowd to Jeffers’ Bend

On Saturday, Jeffers’ Bend Environmental Center went to the birds, as over 300 people showed up to third annual Hummingbird Festival. Hummingbird Festival Chair David Chiles called the event a […]