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Jatam Delfawnte Dawson, 49, of Hopkinsville

Jatam Delfawnte Dawson, 49, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. He was born Dec. 23, 1976. Dawson worked in heating and air conditioning for Quality Heating and Cooling and previously worked for the Hopkinsville Housing Authority. He earned top-10 recognition in HVAC at Tennessee Tech. He was a member of Holiness...

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Barbara Blankenship, 72, of Hopkinsville

Barbara S. Blankenship, 72, of Hopkinsville, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY, of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Lamb Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. A native of Hopkinsville, KY, she was born July...

Hopkinsville, KY · 16h

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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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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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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.

Hopkinsville, KY · 2d

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Citizens Bring Concerns About Speeds And Sounds On Madisonville Road

Are loud and excessively speeding vehicles an issue along Madisonville Road? At least two residents believe so. During Tuesday morning’s Christian County Fiscal Court meeting, Roy Sims and Chris Killebrew brought their concerns to magistrates and Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam — stating that “drag racing,” “squalling tires,” “untamed mufflers” were making the stretch difficult and dangerous, and particularly from Billy Goat Hill to Crofton.

Christian County, KY · 3d

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Hopkinsville City Council candidate explains recanvass request after tight race

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On Nov. 10, the Christian County Clerks Office announced that Ward 8 Hopkinsville City Council candidate Tiffany Pittman had requested a recanvass after the results of the general election. She has since explained why she decided to pursue this route after losing by less than 30 votes.

Hopkinsville, KY · 2d

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This Kentucky Park Holds One Of The Only Verified Resting Places Of Cherokee Leaders Along The Trail Of Tears

Two Cherokee leaders named Whitepath and Fly Smith are buried in a quiet city park, and copper statues still stand watch near their graves. Their resting place is one of the few verified gravesites along the entire Trail of Tears. Imagine how many people drive past without knowing that. Their...

Hopkinsville, KY · 3d

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Lady Tigers, UHA set for Saturday basketball scrimmages

Fans of the Christian County Lady Tigers’ basketball team will get their first chance to see the team in action Saturday. Lady Tigers’ Head Coach Kiki Radford said the Lady Tigers will scrimmage against Graves County at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Madisonville-North Hopkins. The JV squads will scrimmage at noon.

Hopkinsville, KY · 8h

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Hopkinsville Entrepreneur Unveils Cigar Honoring Late Father

Caratha Z. Buckner, founder of C’s Casa de Cigar, introduced the Buck 333 Cigar during a celebration Saturday afternoon; the event marked the realization of a dream she never expected to come to fruition. The cigar is named in honor of her father, whose memory and influence remain central...

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Hopkinsville Community College Campus Growing As Trades Expand

Two particular programs that have seen recent blossoming success at Hopkinsville Community College: diesel technologies and CDL training. That’s according to Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Dr. Dale Leatherman, who during Thursday’s Trigg County Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch & Learn noted the school already has need of more space for growth.

Hopkinsville, KY · 4h

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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.

Hopkinsville, KY · 9h

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Christian County Tiger Band to Perform Tuesday Before Heading to Grand Nationals

The Christian County High School Tiger Band will give the community a chance to see its “New Kids on the Block” show Tuesday night before taking it to the national stage in Indianapolis. The community performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stadium of Champions. Admission is...

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Attucks Steering Committee to share donation campaign update

Multiple organizations are working together to restore the historic Attucks High School, and on Saturday the Attucks Revive to Thrive Steering Committee will unveil its Donor Thermometer. The school remained open for over seven decades before closing in 1988 and has since been inducted into the National Register of Historic...

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UHA recognizes Fall sports teams for successful seasons

The 2026 Fall sports season at University Heights Academy was a special one, and the school took time Tuesday morning to recognize those teams and athletes during a ceremony in Blazer Gym. The school’s cross-country team, golf teams, volleyball team, and soccer teams were recognized as well as members of...

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Pittman will not seek a recount in close city council race, urges change to the financial cost

Following a recanvass of the Hopkinsville City Council Ward 8 race that ended with no changes to the results, candidate Tiffany Pittman has announced that she will not seek an official recount. In a statement to social media, Pittman—who ran as a democrat against Republican Stephen Crisp and fell short...

Hopkinsville, KY · 8h

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Weekend weather: Overnight temperatures dropping to 20s in Christian County

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – This weekend will bring much colder fall temperatures to Christian County with the high only risining to the low 50s on Saturday and Sunday. Friday will have a high of 48 degrees, with overnight temperatures staying in the 20s all weekend, according to...

Christian County, KY · 10h