Elkins Sworn In As 5th District Representative
Representative Larry Elkins was sworn in Tuesday as a member of the 2019 Kentucky General Assembly. Elkins will represent the 5th House District which includes Calloway County and a portion of Trigg County. He retired from the
Christian County Project Graduation Needs Help From Parents
Parents of high school seniors at Christian County and Hopkinsville High School the 2019 Project Graduation needs help. Event Organizer Mindy Hargrove asks anyone who can help to contact her as soon as possible and attend the
Princeton Man Charged With Trafficking Marijuana
A man was charged with trafficking drugs in Caldwell County last week. Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force Detective Mike Lantrip reported 66-year old Jessee Noble Slaton, Jr. was charged with trafficking marijuana (> 5 pounds) after a buy
Man Charged With Trafficking Meth, Marijuana, And Pills
A traffic stop in Madisonville Tuesday morning led to the arrest of a Slaughters man for trafficking drugs. The Madisonville/Hopkins County Vice Narcotics Unit reports 32-year old James “JB” Scott was pulled over at the intersection of
United Way Entering Final Week Of Annual Fundraiser
The United Way of the Pennyrile is nearing its final days of their yearly fundraising campaign. As last-minute donations are coming in from individuals and businesses, the United Way is making a plea for donations to end
Update: Pembroke Woman Injured in Tuesday wreck
A woman was taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle wreck on Pembroke Road Tuesday afternoon. According to a Hopkinsville Police report, 49-year-old Deanna Durham of Pembroke was south on Pembroke Road when she allegedly blacked out
5 Hepatitis A Cases Reported In Christian Co., 1 Confirmed
The Christian County Health Department announced Tuesday there have been a few cases of hepatitis A reported in the county. Health Education Manager Amanda Bassingthwaite tells the News Edge there have been five cases reported in Christian
Representative Goforth To Challenge Bevin In Governor Primary
Another member of the Kentucky House of Representatives will challenge Governor Matt Bevin in the May Primary Election. 89th State Representative Robert Goforth from Bernstadt announced Tuesday morning that he will challenge Governor Matt Bevin. Representative Goforth
Edelen Announces Candidacy For Kentucky Governor
Former State Auditor Adam Edelen will run for Kentucky Governor on the Democrat ticket. Edelen made the announcement Monday during stops in Lexington and Louisville. Edelen, who served as State Auditor from 2012 to 2016, announced Monday
Hopkinsville Transit Celebrating 5th Year of Service
Hopkinsville Transit is celebrating its fifth year of service with five new passenger shelters and two new stops. Just in time to offer more protection from winter weather, Hopkinsville Transit officials announced Tuesday five new transit shelters