Hopkinsville Man Captured After Escaping Illinois Jail

A Hopkinsville man who pled guilty last month to shooting an Illinois sheriff’s deputy was captured after a weekend escape attempt ahead of his final sentencing.
Vehicle Tax Reimbursements Will Hit Mailboxes Beginning Next Week

In February, Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order — halting the increase of vehicle property taxes caused by the meteoric rise in value for used vehicles.
EV Battery Producer Announces $2 Billion Kentucky Investment

Kentucky and its officials continue to double down on the future of electric vehicles, and particularly their production.
Quarles Applauds Veto Overrides On Ag-Related Bills

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles is applauding the Kentucky General Assembly for overriding Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes on a pair of agriculture-related issues, including one that stemmed from a failed Christian County economic venture.
Betty Herndon, 86 of Hopkinsville
Private graveside services for 86-year-old Betty Jane Herndon, of Hopkinsville, will be held at a later date. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Third Person Charged In Hopkinsville Shooting

A third person has been charged Thursday in connection to a man that was found dead after a shooting on Jones Street near the intersection of Sharpe Street on October 26th.
United Way ‘Baking A Difference’ Campaign Finishes North Of $725K

For the past year, seven philanthropic divisions have been emotionally charged — pushing toward an admirable goal in the 2021 United Way of the Pennyrile “Baking A Difference” fundraising campaign.
Man Charged With Theft In Christian County

A Hopkinsville man was charged Wednesday morning with theft after he failed to pay for work done to a vehicle.
Man Charged With Drug Possession In Hopkinsville

A Drakesboro man was charged with possession of meth on West 7th Street in Hopkinsville Wednesday night.
Names Released In Hopkinsville Crash

Police have released the name of a Hopkinsville man injured in a wreck on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Hopkinsville Thursday morning.
