Semi fire shuts down I-24 near Exit 1 in Clarksville
A tractor-trailer fire shut down I-24 just before the one-mile-marker near Clarksville early Friday morning. According to Clarksville Fire Rescue, no one was injured in the fire, but a semi-truck […]
KYTC warns about fraudulent tolls, texting scam
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is putting out the word—those texts you’ve been getting about failing to pay a toll are a scam. According to a news release, scammers are sending […]
Half-way there, Rotary Auction passes a quarter-of-a-million dollars raised
We’re officially at the halfway mark for the 75th WHOP Rotary Radio Auction, with $42,764.30 raised Wednesday and two more community grants handed out. That brings the total raised so […]
One killed in crash on I-24 in Lyon County
Kentucky State Police are investigating a crash that has closed I-24 in Lyon County and killed a Clinton, Ky. resident. According to a news release, the single-vehicle crash happened near […]
Charles Petty, longtime WHOP voice and agriculture powerhouse, passes away
Longtime WHOP listeners would easily recognize the voice of Charles Petty—who passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. Petty is the founder of Kentucky American Seed, originally located on […]
Possible arbitration discussed in Ascend Elements, Turner-Kokosing civil case
Ascend Elements, Turner-Kokosing and numerous other ventures met for a hearing in Civil Court in the courtroom of Judge John Atkins Wednesday afternoon. As previously reported, a joint venture made […]
Rotary Club, Planters Bank join as Business partners as 75th Auction goes full-steam ahead
The Rotary Club of Hopkinsville is full-steam ahead was we heads towards the third night of the 75th WHOP Rotary Radio Auction—and they’ve already topped the $200,000 mark. Even with […]
KYTC to begin road repair efforts on I-24 in Lyon County Friday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a work-zone lane restriction operation on I-24 in Lyon County starting Friday. According to a news release, the work zone will be between the […]
Victor named as CCHS Dance Team Coach
Christian County High School now has a new Dance Team Coach, as Bridgette Victor steps into that role. Victor is a Hopkinsville native and a former Colonelette dancer herself. According […]
Local students accepted into prestigious Governor’s Scholars program
Several local students have been accepted into the prestigious Governor’s Scholars Program, showcasing their academic strengths. The Governor’s Scholars started in 1983, and is an intensive, five-week learning experience on […]