Uptick in traffic, school starting back soon leads to increased law enforcement in Pembroke
As we come up on the first day of school in Christian County next week, motorists are being reminded of school zones and the return of school traffic. That is doubly so for the Pembroke community, which has seen a fairly substantial uptick in traffic this summer due to ongoing roadwork on Interstate 24. People have bee
29th Annual Pep Rally On The Road Brings Community Spirit to White House
The 29th Annual Pep Rally On The Road takes place on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at White House Heritage High School (7744 Highway 76 E, White House, TN 37188). Presented by Honeysuckle Hill Farm, the event takes place from 6:00–8:00 PM for an evening of school spirit, community pride, and high-energy fun!
Over 4,000 Fort Campbell soldiers, families receive free groceries from nonprofit
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – 4,100 soldiers, military families and veterans were able to receive free food during Fort Care’s Honor Package Grocery Giveaway. On Aug. 7 hundreds of cars lined up at the U.S. Army Military Base Parade Field on Fort Campbell, and groceries were distributed by volunteers.
Two-vehicle wreck on Cadiz Road results in possible injuries
A two-vehicle wreck on Cadiz Road resulted in possible injuries on Sunday morning. According to a report from Hopkinsville Police, the wreck occurred between Shaquantiana Dillard of Hopkinsville, who was driving west on Cadiz Road, and Duane Rhodes of Pembroke, who was driving east on the road. As the vehicles...
Christian County Summer Feeding Program Serves Thousands More Meals Than Last Year
Christian County Public Schools served thousands more meals to children this summer than it did a year ago, which highlights both the success of the district’s summer feeding program and the growing need for food assistance across the county. During last week’s Christian County Board of Education meeting, Director...
New Exit Ramp Opening As I-169 Reconstruction Continues
Drivers on I-169 in Christian County will encounter another traffic pattern change beginning Monday as work continues to transform the Exit 11 interchange into a modern diamond design. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that the new northbound exit ramp at Exit 11 will open to traffic on Monday, and the...
Christian County youth to benefit from this weekend’s Lone Star Rodeo
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Christian County Cattlemen’s Association is bringing back the Lone Star Rodeo to Hopkinsville, with proceeds helping raise money for scholarships for local youth. In 2026, the organization funded 14 scholarships for higher education to local students with the purpose of for
Christian County Schools’ Busy Summer of Maintenance & Renovations
While students enjoyed summer break, Christian County Public Schools maintenance crews spent the past several months preparing buildings across the district for the start of the new school year. Facilities Director Trevor Herndon told the Christian County School Board that this summer ranked among the department’s busi
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network to host mental health panel at APSU
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network’s (TSPN) Mid-Cumberland Region will host a panel discussion at Austin Peay State University on Sept. 4 focused on mental health, suicide prevention and ways community members can support themselves and others. The event, “You Matter: Let’s Talk About Mental Hea
Four-vehicle wreck on North Drive results in injuries, an arrest
A collision between four vehicles on North Drive resulted in injuries and led to a DUI arrest on Friday. According to Hopkinsville Police, David Green of Hopkinsville was traveling north on North Drive when he reportedly lost consciousness. Green’s truck then reportedly swerved into the oncoming lane and struck the dri

















