Man Arrested After Leaving Scene of Hopkinsville Crash
Police say a driver struck a utility pole on Butler Road, knocked out power to several residents, and then drove away before being found at a home.
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Weather and Disaster
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Do you feel your household is adequately prepared to handle a sudden residential fire?
Hopkinsville Firefighters Extinguish Dogwood Drive Blaze
Fire crews quickly contained a residential structure fire that left residents of the duplex displaced.
Sports
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Should your local government prioritize building new recreational facilities like aquatic centers?
Hopkinsville Council Reviews Aquatic Center Proposal
City officials analyze survey data regarding a potential new swimming facility at Tie Breaker Park.
Entertainment
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Do you think your community does enough to honor local veterans?
Hopkinsville Honors Veterans With Downtown Parade
Community crowds lined downtown streets as the city marked Veterans Day with a parade and proclamation from local officials.
Politics
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Do you trust Hopkinsville's local government to serve residents well?
Russ Guffey Wins Hopkinsville Mayor's Race
The Republican defeated two challengers in unofficial returns and will begin a transition process with the city on Wednesday.
Business
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Should local businesses and service clubs do more to fund youth programs in your community?
Rotary Opens 2027 Community Grant Applications
The Hopkinsville Rotary Foundation is accepting youth and education grant applications through December 31.
Hopkinsville reporting spans breaking developments, legislative changes, seasonal weather and civic initiatives. Coverage runs across the city and into the communities around it wherever a story affects the public interest. Agriculture remains a foundational element of the regional economy, influencing everything from transport to land use planning. Public funding decisions for infrastructure and essential services generate the most consistent flow of interest throughout the year.
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