CCSO welcomes Deputy Vallecer to patrol
The Christian County Sheriff’s Department is proudly welcoming a new deputy, after Deputy Stalin John Vallecer completed basic training on Thursday. According to CCSO, Deputy Vallecer completed his basic training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Facility in Madisonville, where he took part in a 20-week-lo
Hopkinsville Woman Charged With DUI After Rollover Crash
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with DUI after a rollover crash Thursday evening on Pembroke Road. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a single-vehicle crash near Pembroke and Faultless roads around 7:50 p.m. Witnesses told deputies the vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest.
Name Change Coming For Jennie Stuart Health In Hopkinsville
Before the calendar year closes, Jennie Stuart Health in Hopkinsville will have a new name. Friday afternoon, Director of Provider Outreach Clay Ahart confirmed that the long-running Christian County hospital will transition to “Deaconess Pennyrile Medical Center” before 2027. In a message to The News Edge, Ahart said.
Amid measles outbreak, western Kentucky doctor advises on how to curb spread of virus
State health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in Kentucky – the largest in the commonwealth in 35 years. As of Friday, 15 cases have been connected to this outbreak, with the majority identified in western Kentucky. Officials have confirmed 10 measles cases in Christian County. Two cases...
Rolling roadblocks planned off of I-169 in Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Motorists traveling southbound on Interstate 169 near Exit 11 in Christian County should be alert for brief traffic stoppages as a contractor working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet prepares for the next phase of construction at the I-169/KY 1682 interchange. The contractor will utilize rolli
First Watch to Serve Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch in Clarksville
Construction is underway for First Watch at 3083 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. in Clarksville, where the breakfast, brunch and lunch concept is replacing the former Shoney’s restaurant, according to Clarksville Now. The project marks the brand’s entry into the Clarksville market following its expansion around the Nashville area,
Peach Cobbler Factory serving up puddings, rolls, shakes and cookies in Clarksville
From cobblers to banana puddings, cinnamon rolls to shakes and cookies, the Peach Cobbler Factory offers an indulgent selection of treats that will satisfy any sweet tooth. And now’s an even better time than ever to give that selection a try. The Peach Cobbler Factory in Clarksville is under...
Christian County Charges Past Mayfield 5-1 (w/PHOTOS)
For a brief moment Thursday night, it looked as if there might be some carryover effect for the Christian County Tigers from their road loss Tuesday night at Russellville. But only for a brief moment. After falling behind early, the Tigers came charging back with five unanswered goals to take...
CCHS to host Western Kentucky Smackdown Saturday
The Christian County High School Lady Tigers will play host to the Western Kentucky Smackdown Volleyball Tournament on Saturday at the new school. Rotary Arena and the school’s auxiliary gym will be used to play the matches, which begin at 8 a.m. Twelve teams will vie for the championship....
Driver charged after car crashes into embankment, flips on Pembroke Road
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A rollover wreck Thursday night left a woman injured, who is suspected of being under the influence of narcotics. On Aug. 20, 2026, at 7:50 p.m. deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were called to a single-vehicle wreck at Pembroke Road and Faultless Road. Pu

















