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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 · 19h
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Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation invites community to annual holiday parade

It’s almost time for the holiday festivities to return, and folks at Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation are inviting the community to its annual Nighttime Christmas Parade. The parade will take over Main Street in downtown Hopkinsville on December 12 starting at 5:15 p.m. and the theme is “A Snowman’s Winter Wonderland.” Programs Coordinator Pam Rudd says folks can still register floats in the parade and the tentative deadline is November 13, but that will be extended.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d
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Christian County Tiger Band to host community performance

For an evening of music and a chance to see some local talent, the Christian County Tiger Band is inviting folks to a Community Show ahead of the Bands of America Grand National Championships. The performance will take over the Stadium of Champions on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and it’s...

Christian County, KY · 2d
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Demolition begins on portion of historic Attucks High School, restoration comes next

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Miranda Construction and HCL Demolition started removing the back portion of the historic Attucks High School building on Monday. Demolishing the rear section is a planned first step in the Attucks Revive to Thrive initiative to restore Hopkinsville’s first and only Black high school, which was built in 1916, according to a news release.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d
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The legend of the Beast of LBL lives on at first-ever Beast Fest

For centuries, people have told stories of beasts and monsters. Werewolves, shapeshifters, Mothman, Bigfoot and Dogman are all examples of this. In western Kentucky, the story is that of the Beast of Land Between the Lakes, and this year the Lake Barkley Tourist Commission will hold its first-ever Beast Fest, Nov. 13-14 at the Lyon County Convention Center in Eddyville.

Eddyville, KY · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Local small business development leader spotlights program helping prospective business owners

Henry Snorton III leads the Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development Resource Center, and at Tuesday’s Hopkinsville Rotary Club meeting, he spotlighted how the organization supports small business development in Christian County. The resource center, formerly known as Minority Economic Development Initiative, was launched in 1988 and was a part...

Hopkinsville, KY · 13h

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Ginger Wallace To Serve As Trigg Veterans Parade Grand Marshall

Trigg County native and U.S. Air Force Veteran Ginger Wallace will lead the Trigg County Veterans parade Wednesday as the Grand Marshal. Parade Committee member Karle Johnson says they are excited to honor Wallace this year during the parade. Johnson says they work to find a veteran each year that...

Trigg County, KY · 1d

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Community Invited To VFW Post 1913 Veterans Day Service

Veterans and community members are invited to honor veterans during the annual program Wednesday, November 11th, at VFW Post 1913. Post Commander John Brame says the service that begins at 11:00 will include Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen award winners from Christian County Schools. Brame says the door...

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Pennyrile Marine Corps League Detachment 1150 Celebrated Corps’ 251st Birthday

Members of Pennyrile Marine Corps League Detachment 1150 got together at the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club Tuesday for a birthday dinner celebrating the 251st anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps Captain Mark Quesenberry said the celebration recognized the Corps’ history, traditions, and the bond shared by...

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d

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Century old pipe increases costs of storm water drainage updates in Madisonville

They can’t build the new humane society building in Madisonville fast enough. The much smaller Dulin Street facility is over capacity. It’s being used due to the April 2025 tornado that greatly damaged the Lafoon Trail location. Meanwhile, adoptions are leaning heavily on the website. No appointments are needed. You can also read about the plan to raise over 2-million dollars to fund the new building. The website address is hopkinscountyhumanesociety.com.

Madisonville, KY · 1d

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Kentucky measles case count breaks 200, with Christian Co. leading the pack in numbers

The number of confirmed cases of measles has grown to over 200 in Kentucky, and Christian County is leading the pack in case numbers. That’s according to the Kentucky Department of Public Health, which is reporting 204 confirmed cases of measles in the Commonwealth, with Christian County holding 66 of those cases, followed by 56 in Laurel County, 32 in Trigg County and three confirmed cases in Todd County.

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Wallace Reflects As Trigg County Gathers On Veterans Day

It doesn’t take long to discover that Trigg County’s history is deeply entwined with America’s founding and the Revolutionary War, with native veterans serving in every domestic and international conflict thereafter. This rich, humble timeline was on display Wednesday afternoon in downtown Cadiz, as scores gathered at...

Trigg County, KY · 12h

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Trigg County Leaders Focused As Tax Exoneration Creates Quandary

A line-item tax miscue has become a multifaceted problem for Cadiz and Trigg County officials. Unprecedented as it is, leaders know it will have to be solved sooner, rather than later, or problems will persist. An outgoing magistrate this coming January, Alana Baker-Dunn still serves on the budget committee for...

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Christian County High School Students Honor Veterans With Inaugural Ceremony

Christian County High School brought students, veterans, and community members together Monday evening for a Veterans Day program honoring those who have served and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The program featured performances by the choir, jazz band, and percussion ensemble; along with military traditions and tributes organized...

Hopkinsville, KY · 2d

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County Commission OKs possible use of eminent domain to connect Hickory Wild road

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Commission approved a resolution that looks to acquire, if necessary, a small portion of HOA land through eminent domain to allow for the continuation of John Duke Tyler Boulevard in the Hickory Wild subdivision. During last week’s County Commission meeting, the...

Montgomery County, TN · 2d

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Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases

Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.

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Trigg County Country Ham Festival Survey Underway

Now is the time to weigh in on the 2026 Trigg County Country Ham Festival by participating in a survey that will help shape the 2027 festival. Trigg County Ham Festival Committee Chair Beth Sumner says although the ham festival for 2026 is over, planning is already underway for 2027.

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