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Three Taken to Hospital After Hopkinsville Crash

Three people were taken to the hospital Wednesday night after two vehicles collided at East 21st Street and Walnut Street in Hopkinsville. The crash happened at 8:54 p.m. According to the crash report, Kayla Castleberry of Hopkinsville was driving a Nissan Rogue west on East 21st Street and was crossing the intersection. Fernando Lopez, also of Hopkinsville, was driving south on Walnut Street toward Fort Campbell Boulevard.

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Deer causes rollover injury crash in Christian County

Tuesday morning, a deer was the cause of a single-vehicle injury crash in Christian County. WKDZ reports the Christian County Sheriff’s Office says the crash occurred in the 18000 block of Dawson Springs Road around 11:40. Deputies say 51-year-old Lori Korb swerved to avoid a deer, which caused the...

Christian County, KY · 1d

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Hopkinsville man facing numerous charges following incident on Richard Street

A Hopkinsville man is facing a lengthy list of charges following a incident on Richard Street that began as a reckless driving call. According to the report from the Hopkinsville Police Department, officers responded to the area of the Fairgrounds on Richard Street for reports that a man was driving down the road, driving erratically and hitting several objects. Upon arrival, the vehicle involved was initially found unoccupied, but as officers began a search of the area, the sole occupant got back into the vehicle.

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Hopkinsville police identify suspect involved in vape shop vandalism

Hopkinsville police are searching for a person they say damaged a vape shop. Police say they’re investigating reports of criminal mischief. If you recognize the suspect, contact ECC Hopkinsville-Christian County. For Context. The investigation began on Oct. 23. UPDATE: At 1:02 p.m., the Hopkinsville Police Department announced that they...

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Hopkinsville man indicted in crash that killed pedestrian

A Christian County grand jury has indicted a Hopkinsville man on a charge of vehicular homicide in connection with a September crash that killed a woman near Western State Hospital. The indictment charges 47-year-old Richard Fisk with vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs or another substance, possession of...

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Driver who flipped car in downtown Hopkinsville arrested for DUI

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Early Tuesday morning, emergency responders were on the scene of an accident in downtown Hopkinsville that resulted in an arrest. On Nov. 10 just after 7 a.m., a Franklin, Tennessee woman was attempting to turn right onto East Ninth Street from South Virgina Street, striking a tree and flipping her vehicle in front of the museum.

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Hopkinsville couple opens tabletop gaming hub with Green Goblins Guild

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – An unassuming retail storefront on Fort Campbell Boulevard transports visitors into magical realms. The husband-and-wife team behind the new Green Goblins Guild welcome in fans of tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering to build community connections and inspire creativity.

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Man arrested after fleeing safety checkpoint in Oak Grove

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a brief pursuit of a suspect Wednesday night in Oak Grove that ended across the state line. On Nov. 11 just after 10 p.m., deputies, along with Kentucky State Police, were...

Oak Grove, KY · 2d

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Kitchen Food Co. ramps up in Hopkinsville to produce 1 million chilled meals a week

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – As of Oct. 19, Kitchen Food Company officially opened their first United States manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, which aims to eventually create over 900 jobs. The opening of this facility marks a significant milestone in the Australian-founded company’s international expansion. “What began...

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Floats wanted for Night Christmas Parade in Hopkinsville, grand marshal announced

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Downtown Hopkinsville will celebrate the holiday season with the HES/EnergyNet Night Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 5:15 p.m. This year’s theme, “A Snowman’s Winter Wonderland,” will bring Main Street to life with illuminated floats, marching bands, community groups, and plenty of Christmas spirit.

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MB Roland Distillery founders make retirement announcement

MB Roland Distillery in Pembroke is set to go up for auction, and the founders recently shared a message announcing their decision to retire. The distillery was built out of an Amish farm and was opened in 2009 by Paul and Merry Beth Tomaszewski, and since then, the pair have been making pre-Prohibition style bourbon and whiskey.

Pembroke, KY · 1d

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Former HHS star Powell signs with Western Illinois

Former Hopkinsville High School shortstop Gavin Powell signed a letter-of-intent Wednesday to continue his baseball career at Western Illinois University. Powell told WHOP Sports on Wednesday night that he will play his final season at Rend Lake, Ill., this spring and join the Leathernecks in the fall of 2027. Western Illinois is a Division-1 school that plays in the Ohio Valley Conference.

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Road striping to take place next week on Lovers Lane

Heads up to those who frequent Lovers Lane in Hopkinsville, as the City of Hopkinsville Public Works Department is set to start road striping efforts on Wednesday. According to a news release, the road striping will take place along Lovers Lane, stretching from Fort Campbell Boulevard over to the I-169 overpass, starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. The work should take until approximately 12 p.m., weather permitting.

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Todd Middle Student Awarded November Student of the Month, Leads School NASA Project

Todd County Middle School Student Ellery Jenkins, currently leading a school NASA project, was awarded the “Student of the Month” award at the Todd County School Board meeting Monday, Nov. 9. Middle School Principal Kim Davis says Jenkins already greatly emulates many of the characteristics the school district...

Todd County, KY · 1d

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This Small-Town Kentucky Vietnamese Restaurant Serves Steaming Pho, Fresh Summer Rolls, And Sweet Bubble Tea

One special bowl of pho here comes loaded with steak, brisket, tendon, meatballs, and tripe. That’s five kinds of beef in a single bowl. I think that counts as a full beef family reunion. The menu doesn’t stop at noodle soup, either. Fresh rolls, banh mi, vermicelli bowls, and...

Oak Grove, KY · 2d

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Auburn man charged with DUI, resisting arrest after traffic stop

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County man is facing several charges, including driving under the influence and assault of a police officer. According to a uniform citation, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Russellville Police Department was contacted regarding a suspicious person in the area of East Ninth Street and Fuqua Street.

Russellville, KY · 1d

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Military Affairs Committee to host turkey giveaway for active, retired service members

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the Southwestern Kentucky Military Affairs Committee is teaming up with Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel to host its second Turkey Giveaway for active-duty service members and veterans. The Turkey Giveaway will take over the parking lot near the hotel’s equestrian center on...

Oak Grove, KY · 22h

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CCHS to host 4-team basketball scrimmage Saturday

High school basketball fans will get their first opportunity to see the Christian County Tigers Saturday night. Christian County will play host to a four-team scrimmage featuring Henderson County against Marshall County at 5 p.m. and the Christian County Tigers will face Webster County at 7 p.m. Tigers’ Head Coach...

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UPDATE: Hopkinsville’s Ward 8 candidate will not pursue recount after recanvass Thursday

Updated Nov. 13: Ward 8 candidate Tiffany Pittman has confirmed that she will not pursue a recount through the Christian County Circuit Court after the recanvass was held on Thursday. She initially expressed that she was considering moving forward with it. In a public statement on Friday, she explained that...