High School Consolidation Stalled After Inflated Bids

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The Hopkinsville-Christian County Academy is back to the drawing board, as it were. Following bids last week that were $199 and $203 million, which were almost double the projected budget, the Christian County Board of Education Thursday

Republican Hopeful For Governor Stops In Christian County

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With roughly six months until the filing deadline for the 2023 primary election, Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles is ramping up his campaign for the Republican nomination for Governor. Quarles made an appearance at a fundraising event in

Kentucky Workforce Needs Boost To Attract Businesses

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High-paying jobs are highly sought after, but in order to get them, two former cabinet members say we need to make investments in education and our force. During the Annual Christian County Chamber of Commerce dinner, former

Do Good To Honor Fallen Is Memorial Day Message

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“Do Good,” two simple words that carry a depth of meaning following the Memorial Day services in Hopkinsville. Community members gathered at Riverside Cemetery today to honor and remember the service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Humphries Wins Republican Primary For Christian County Clerk

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Nearly 800 votes decided who the Republican candidate for Christian County County Clerk will be this November. Deputy Clerk Melinda Humphries received 1,957 votes in the Primary to former clerk Erica Newby’s 1,165. click to download audioShe

Christian County Sheriff DeArmond Wins Reelection

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Christian County voters think the Sheriff has fulfilled promises and overwhelmingly reelected him Tuesday. With over 87 percent, 2,833 votes, Tyler DeArmond will serve a second term in office. click to download audioHe says he hopes to

West & Knight To Face Off For Mayor In General Election

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The November General Election will see two small business owners face off for the office of Hopkinsville mayor. With 1,006 votes, James R Knight, Jr. took the Republican Primary over Vince Farrell, who received 652 votes. click

Gilliam Wins 4-Way Republican Race For Judge-Executive

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Voters may want change, but they also want experience. Christian County District 7 Magistrate Jerry Gilliam took 36 percent of the vote to beat Dan Mason, Katie Moyer, and Tommy McGraw for the Republican nod for Christian