Sportsplex Receives KRPS Award For Best Facility

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The new Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex in Hopkinsville received statewide recognition at the closing ceremonies of the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Conference Friday morning.   Marketing and Events Coordinator Chris Jung says the Sportsplex was

Bio-Acoustic Fish Fence Now Operational At Barkley Lock

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Kentucky and Tennessee officials gathered at the Barkley Lock Friday afternoon to unveil an experimental project designed to keep invasive Asian carp from moving further up the Cumberland River. Fish Guidance Systems Managing Director Dr. David Lambert

Brenda Ferrell, 67, of Hopkinsville

There will be no services for 67-year old Brenda “Diane” Ferrell of Hopkinsville. Christian Cremation & Funeral Care in Hopkinsville is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include: Daughter:  Tina Ferrell of Hopkinsville

Gregory Wier, 62, of Cadiz

A private memorial service for 62-year old Gregory Allen Wier of Cadiz will be held at a later date. King’s Funeral Home in Cadiz is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include: Wife of 40-years: Ruth Humphrey Wier

Drought Declarations Removed For All Kentucky Counties

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State officials, in coordination with the Kentucky Drought Mitigation Team, have removed drought declarations in all 120 counties in the Commonwealth after recent rains eliminated the precipitation deficits. During the first week of October, officials issued a

Hopkinsville Prepares For Small Business Saturday Shopping

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Hopkinsville Mayor Carter Hendricks presented the 2019 Small Business Saturday Proclamation to Casey Jones Distillery Friday morning and announced Small Business Saturday in Christian County is November 30. The distillery, owned by A.J. Jones and Peg Hays,

Flood Ranking Improves In Hopkinsville

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Hopkinsville Mayor Carter Hendricks has announced the city’s flood ranking has improved, reducing flood insurance premiums for some residents. He says the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) increased the City of Hopkinsville’s Community

Garden Corner – Flowering Crabapples

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Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Flowering Crabapples One of the most diverse groups of ornamental trees is the crabapples. They truly are a plant that offers four seasons of beauty to your landscape. But chances are

CCPS Board Approves Audit Report For FY 2018-2019

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The Christian County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Audit Report at a special called meeting Thursday night. Anna Gentry with Duguid, Gentry & Associates informed board members they had a clean opinion which is