United Way of the Pennyrile leaders share fundraising campaign update
The United Way of the Pennyrile publicly launched its 2026-27 campaign in September, and at last week’s Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club meeting, members of the nonprofit reminded folks of their mission. Funds from this year’s campaign will support 15 partner nonprofits across Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties including the
Christian County Finishes Ninth at Bands of America Kentucky Regional
The Christian County Tiger Marching Band advanced through a 30-band preliminary field Saturday before finishing ninth in the finals of the Bands of America Kentucky Regional Championship in Louisville. Bands from seven states competed at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on the University of Louisville campus, with the
County Moving Ahead With Sale of Historic Weber Street Building
Christian County is moving ahead with plans to find a new owner for one of downtown Hopkinsville’s oldest buildings, more than a year after the county considered tearing it down. Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam says Community Development Services has prepared a request for proposals for the building at..
The Christian County Bale Trail returns, people can vote for their favorite display
Fall is in the air and hay displays have popped up across Christian County for the annual 4-H Bale Trail. The Bale Trail is a Christian County 4-H staple and 4-H Agent Mary Anne Thalmann says they are excited to have 12 hay displays this year and appreciates the community’s support.
Fortera Credit Union, Vanderbilt Credit Union announce merger completion
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Fortera Credit Union and Vanderbilt Credit Union have completed the merger process making Vanderbilt Credit Union a part of the Fortera organization effective Oct. 1. Vanderbilt Credit Union will retain its name and brand identity, while operating as a division of Fortera Federal Credit Union. The...
Hopkinsville man facing drug charges, officials say
CHRISTIAN CO., Ky. (WBKO) - A Hopkinsville man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop. 49-year-old James Goode of Hopkinsville is charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and possession of an
Historic Ship Brings World War II history to Riverbluff Park
The World War II ship USS LST-325 will complete a six-day exhibition at Riverbluff Park in Ashland City on Tuesday, Oct. 6, after drawing large crowds to tour the last fully operational landing ship from the war. Ashland City Mayor Gerald Greer welcomed the ship at an opening ceremony Oct....
Investigation underway into Pembroke vehicle fire
An investigation is underway into a vehicle fire in Pembroke on Sunday. Firefighters with the Pembroke Fire Department, Fairview Fire Department, Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department and Trenton Fire Department responded to a location on Howard Dickerson Road Sunday morning for reports that a van had caught fire. They a
Jury finds Tennessee man guilty of killing man at Fairborn apartments
A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing another man in Fairborn last year.
Hopkinsville woman charged, deputies say woman had crack cocaine hidden in lip balm container
CHRISTIAN CO., Ky. (WBKO) - A Hopkinsville woman is facing drug charges after being found asleep in a vehicle. On Friday, Oct. 2, just before 6:30 p.m., deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were called to check on a vehicle that was in a field on Pembroke Fairview Road, officials said.

















