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06/25/2026

High school athletes and coaches across Kentucky are getting some well-earned time off as the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's annual "Dead Period" begins Thursday.

High school athletes and coaches across Kentucky are getting some well-earned time off as the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s annual “Dead Period” begins Thursday. The mandatory shutdown runs from June 25 through July 9 and applies

06/25/2026

Brennan Mealer drove in five runs and Gavin Powell added three hits as the Hoptown Hoppers moved into first place with a 15-6 win over the Fulton Railroaders.

Brennan Mealer came to Hopkinsville this summer to try to barrel up at the plate and move his offensive needle after a season at Vol State College. Mealer’s barrel found plenty of baseballs on Wednesday as he

06/25/2026

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06/25/2026

The Hopkinsville YMCA is already looking ahead to fall sports while keeping plenty of summer activities on the calendar.

The Hopkinsville YMCA is already preparing for the upcoming fall sports season and encouraging families to register early for youth programs. Associate Director Kristen Lilly said registration is currently open for youth flag football and soccer, with

06/25/2026

A woman was injured in a wreck on West 7th Street in Hopkinsville on Wednesday afternoon.

A woman was injured in a wreck on West 7th Street in Hopkinsville on Wednesday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say that at 2:24 pm, a car that was parked at Foster Senior homes collided with the building then

06/24/2026

Trailing 1-0 with just two minutes left in their region soccer quarterfinal match, Henderson County’s Adalyn Gish moved into the midfield and sent home a perfectly placed shot that tied the match and earned the Lady Colonel senior 16th most-watched Max’s Moment of 2025-26.

We are counting down the most-watched Max’s Moments from the 2025-26 sports season. These are the ones you watched the most, ranked by video views. At No. 16, trailing 1-0 with just two minutes left in their

06/24/2026

Hoptown Idol is your chance for your voice to be heard.
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06/24/2026

Cadiz-Trigg County Planning Commission Moves Forward On I-2 Zoning

In a unanimous 9-0 vote Tuesday night, the Cadiz-Trigg County Planning Commission moved in favor of rezoning four lots, numbered 5-8, in the I-24 Business Park from “I-1” light industrial to “I-2” heavy industrial. As such, the

06/24/2026

Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam believes the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport could play an increasingly important role in the region's economic future as county leaders explore opportunities for expansion and development.

Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam believes the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport could play an increasingly important role in the region’s economic future as county leaders explore opportunities for expansion and development. Gilliam said the airport’s location and surrounding

06/24/2026

Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree is urging local businesses to be vigilant after several reports of counterfeit currency being passed in the community in recent weeks.

Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree is urging local businesses to be vigilant after several reports of counterfeit currency being passed in the community in recent weeks. Acree says the Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple complaints involving