Motorcyclist severely injured in KY 164 collision
A motorcyclist was flown to a Nashville hospital following a two-vehicle crash on KY 164 early Wednesday morning. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, it happened around 5:10 a.m. when an eastbound motorcycle collided with the front side of a truck that was attempting to turn onto KY 164 from Binns Mill Road.
Man Arrested After Attack on White Bluff Family
A White Bluff family is recovering after a man they took in six months earlier attacked them with broken glass and tried to strangle the homeowner’s adult son. James Mitchell, 53, was arrested Friday morning, Oct. 9, in White Bluff and charged with child endangerment, vandalism, resisting arrest, felon in possession of a firearm, two counts of domestic assault and three counts of aggravated assault.
Former Dickson County Sheriff Sues Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association
Former Dickson County sheriff Jeff Bledsoe filed a federal lawsuit Oct. 9, against the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association and two of its officials, alleging he was fired in retaliation for reporting illegal activities. Bledsoe filed the complaint in U.S. District Court, Middle Tennessee Division, against the association, its president, Russell...
Focus 21st Century announces its 2026-27 adult, youth classes
Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership recently announced the members of its 2026-27 Adult leadership Class and its Focus Now Youth Enrichment Program Class. Focus 21st is a program in Christian County that hosts leadership development and networking classes for minorities. Karen Malone, Michaela Daniels, Cheryl Morris, Rose Jackson, Rossetta Jackson,...
Candidates for Christian Co. School Board District 5 meet in LWV forum
The race for the Christian County School Board District 5 seat is a crowded one, as three individuals look to bring their vision for Christian County Public Schools to life. Dr. Twan Doan, Dr. Whitney Holland and Dr. Robert Webb fielded a variety of questions in a lengthy forum hosted by the Hopkinsville League of Women Voter’s on Monday, and each one of them brought their A-game. They discussed topics such as facilities, property tax rates, teacher retention and raises, budget-making and much m
Kentucky woman pleads guilty, agrees to sentencing in 2025 shooting
Shadymon Buckner has agreed to a four-year sentence in connection to a 2025 shooting. Police said Jaleon Dyess, 24, of Hopkinsville was on the back porch of a home when Buckner shot him in the back of the neck. Buckner must serve 85% of her sentence before she can become...
Tennessee Black Caucus Brings Statewide Listening Tour to Nashville
NASHVILLE—The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators (TBCSL) brings its statewide listening tour to Middle Tennessee this week with stops in Nashville and Clarksville. TBCSL Chairman Rep. Jesse Chism says the purpose of the tour is to inform Tennesseans about current Black Caucus initiatives and to gather ideas for the upcoming 2027 legislative session. TODAY the Caucus will hear from Nashville and Hermitage constituents in a special town hall meeting that’s free and open to the public (see
Millan Foundation to host ‘Service Beyond the Uniform’ at Wings of Liberty Museum
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Millan Foundation invites the community to attend its upcoming Service Beyond the Uniform event on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum. Centered on the theme, “The Service We Do Not Always See,” this year’s event will highlight the...
Civil War reenactment Morgan on the Rim returns to Ridgetop this weekend
Robertson County residents and surrounding communities are invited to travel back in time this weekend as they journey to Ridgetop to experience one of the largest Civil War reenactments in Middle Tennessee. From Oct. 23-25, the City of Ridgetop is hosting the annual Morgan on the Rim at Ridgetop Station...
Christian County Fiscal Court District 3 candidates discuss local issues at forum
A democratic newcomer and a republican incumbent are facing off in the general election for Christian County Fiscal Court’s District 3 seat, and the candidates fielded questions concerning local matters at Monday’s Hopkinsville League of Women Voters Election Forum. Republican George Barnett is seeking his second term as...

















