Grand jury hands down indictments for murder, rape
A Christian County Grand Jury has returned several indictments that contain serous charges, including two individuals charged with murder. Forty-three-year-old Douglas Jones Jr. of Hopkinsville has been indicted on the […]
Oak Grove teen arrested, charged in Nashville murder
An Oak Grove teenager is in custody in Lyon County and has bee3n charged with murder in Nashville, Tennessee. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Brent White arrested […]
Ascend Elements to continue Hopkinsville facility construction in 2026.
Ascend Elements officials provided a 2025 recap spotlighting the company’s milestones and plans for the future, which include further development of Hopkinsville’s Apex 1 facility in Commerce Park II. Ascend […]
Clarksville wreck results in a fatality, injuries
A two-vehicle wreck on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway near the Westfork Bridge in Clarksville on Friday resulted in a fatality and others were transported to area hospitals for their […]
CCSO deputies arrest Hopkinsville man for assault, strangulation
Deputies from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45-year-old James Jones of Hopkinsville on Thursday after he reportedly assaulted a woman. Deputies responded to a residence on Woodbine Street for […]
CCPS announces Stephanie Blanton as the next principal of CCMS
The Christian County Public School System announced that Stephanie Blanton has been selected to be the next principal of Christian County Middle School. Blanton is no stranger to CCMS and […]
Literacy council accepting submissions for annual bell hooks writing contest
The bell hooks Memorial Writing Contest is back for its fifth year, and the Christian County Literacy Council is inviting writers across the world to submit pieces focused on the […]
EDC Director reflects on growth, developments in 2025
It might be hard to imagine, but 2026 is just around the corner, and the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is full-steam ahead, while reflecting on the past year. […]
Keller named Dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at Murray State
Murray State University has named a man with Hopkinsville ties to serve as the Dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at Murray State University. At the December […]
Food Lion awards grant to the HCC Foundation to help address food insecurity
The Hopkinsville Community College Foundation has received a grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, to help out students and families experiencing food insecurity. According to a news release, […]