Ray Cates, 101, of Birmingham , Ala.
Ray Wilson Cates, 101, of Birmingham, Alabama, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Dogwood Funerals & Cremations of Crofton. Burial
Casey Jones Sale, Legislative Priorities Have PADD’s Attention

Following recommendations from staff, officials with the Pennyrile Area Development District Monday afternoon approved a $194,288.70 loan from its revolving funds to B3 Beverage Company, LLC, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The purpose, however, is because the company
Brenda Helton, 58, of Woodlawn, Tennessee
Brenda Helton, 58, Woodlawn, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home from natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026, at The Lighthouse Church with Terry Hancock officiating.
Four Fiscal Court Seats Among Six Christian County Primary Races

Two county-wide offices and four seats on the Christian County Fiscal Court will see opposition on the May Primary ballot following Friday’s filing deadline. Tyler DeArmond is seeking a third term as sheriff and will face opposition
One-Third of Hopkinsville City Council Seats to See Primary Races

One-third of the seats on the Hopkinsville City Council will see opposition in the May primary election, as will the office of Hopkinsville Mayor following Friday’s filing deadline. J.R. Knight is seeking a second term as mayor
Six Trigg County Offices To See Contested Races in May Primary

The May primary election in Trigg County will see three contested races for seats on the fiscal court and three for county-wide offices. When Friday's deadline passed, two people had filed for District 3 magistrate. Jon Goodwin,
Temps to Drop Below Freezing This Weekend

Temperatures in the 50s on Tuesday will give way to the first of two cold fronts to move through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Wednesday’s weather will feature temperatures in the 40s, with a slight chance
One Hopkinsville Missing Juvenile Located

Authorities have located one of the two missing Hopkinsville teenagers but are asking for the community’s help in locating the second one.
Clarksville Man Charged With Fleeing From Police

A Clarksville man was charged with fleeing from police in Oak Grove Saturday morning.
Woman Charged After A Disturbance On North McPherson Avenue

A Hopkinsville woman was charged with wanton endangerment after a disturbance on North McPherson Avenue on Thursday afternoon.
