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09/11/2024

** PRESS RELEASE**
On November 8th, Officers with the Hopkinsville Police Department responded to the area of E. 1st and N. Virginia for a subject who had been shot. Officers and EMS provided medical treatment to the victim, 27-year-old Jacorey Majors, at the scene. Majors was transported to Jennie Stuart Medical Center. Despite Medical Personnel's best efforts, Majors was pronounced deceased. Detectives are conducting an ongoing investigation into the murder of Mr. Majors. At this time, a person of interest in the investigation is being sought by Detectives. The Hopkinsville Police Department is requesting assistance in locating 27-year-old Tavarious Mathews. Mathews should be considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. If you have information on the whereabouts of Mathews, please contact ECC at 270-890-1300.

10/08/2024

Teen Talk is having a fundraiser today in front of Burkes in the shopping center out by Hobby Lobby. We are selling lemonade and baked goods. Please tell all of your friends to come support us today from 11-3. Teen Talk will greatly appreciate it. ❤️

03/08/2024

The website https://hoptownnow.com is for sale. No reasonable offer refused! Direct message me if interested. Thanks!

Financial Help is available for most Kentuckians. Even non-filers from 2018 or 2019. See attached document to see the steps to do so. Deadline for non-filers is October 15, 2020. You may also go to http://www.irs.gov/EIP

02/07/2024

Bryan Blunck is our Fugitive of the Week! He is wanted for Robbery 2nd Degree. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call the tip line at 270-887-TIPS(8477)!

02/07/2024

Christian County Public Schools was saddened to hear of the passing of one of our students, Zachary Boyd. Zachary was a student at South Christian Elementary and had fought a courageous battle against cancer.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, teachers, and fellow classmates.

02/07/2024

A missing 14-year-old boy is missing and believed to be in danger, according to Indiana State Police. ➡ https://tinyurl.com/55mf79nw

02/07/2024

*CCSO Press Release-06/29/2024*

Hopkinsville, KY – July 1, 2024

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of an individual following a collision on Eagle Way Bypass. The incident occurred near the intersection with Edward T Breathitt Parkway.

At approximately 9:00pm on June 29th, 2024, Deputies observed two vehicles in the northbound Parkway turn lane, with individuals standing outside the vehicles. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the vehicles had been involved in a collision.

The listed suspect, identified as 46-year-old Penny Rushing of Hopkinsville, KY, was found slumped over in the driver’s seat. When asked to provide her driver’s license, registration, and insurance card, she exhibited extremely slurred speech and delayed reactions. Rushing was able to produce her driver’s license but failed to provide current insurance or registration for the vehicle.

Further investigation revealed that the vehicle’s tags had expired as of March 31, 2024. Deputies requested consent to search the vehicle, but Rushing refused. She was instructed to exit the vehicle and stand in front of the patrol car with another unit. A K9 unit was deployed and alerted on the vehicle.

Inside the vehicle was found several miscellaneous pills that were not inside their proper container, a small baggie of green leafy substance a multicolored pipe with burnt residue. Due to her failing to cooperate and follow instruction FST's were unable to be performed for her safety.

Despite repeated instructions, Rushing became enraged, attempting to attack a K9 Deputy, and attempted to walk into traffic.

Rushing was secured and instructed to sit beside the patrol vehicle. She now faces the following charges:

-Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or substances (189A.010(1E) - 1st offense, aggravated circumstances)
-No registration plates
-No registration receipt
-Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense
-Possession of ma*****na
-Possession of drug paraphernalia
-Possession of a prescription-controlled substance not in proper container, 1st offense
-Failure to produce an insurance card
-Attempted assault on a police officer or probation officer (3rd degree)

Rushing is currently in custody at the Christian County Jail pending arraignment.

END OF RELEASE

02/07/2024

*CCSO Press Release-06/28/2024*

A Hopkinsville man was arrested on multiple charges, including drug trafficking and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

On June 28th, 2024, at around noon, Detectives with the Christian County Sheriff's Office Anti-Crime Unit (ACU), observed James T. Mitchell, 40, of Hopkinsville, KY, driving recklessly on Butler Road, crossing the center line multiple times. A traffic stop and subsequent investigation revealed:

Expired plates and no valid driver's license or insurance, and an odor of ma*****na emanating from the vehicle. A K-9 alerted on the driver's side of the vehicle where Synthetic ma*****na, ma*****na, and suspected methamphetamine (approx. 71g) were found. After the traffic stop, Probation and Parole did a check of Mitchell's residence and located a .38 revolver in an unsecured safe. Mitchell is a convicted felon and unable to possess a firearm.

Mitchell faces charges:

1. Careless Driving 2. Failure to Maintain Required Insurance (1st Offense) 3. Possession of Ma*****na 4. Possession of Synthetic Drugs (1st Offense) 5. Trafficking in Controlled Substances (1st Degree, 1st Offense) (> or = 2g methamphetamine) 6. Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

Mitchell was transported to the Christian County Jail.

END OF RELEASE

21/06/2024

Hopkinsville native Mari Ramsey is set to release his new book titled “Fostered for Greatness” in July. The book shares Ramsey’s experience in the foster care system at just 14

10/06/2024

08/05/2024

With overnight changes to the forecast and our area being under a “moderate risk” threat for severe weather later this afternoon, Christian County Public Schools has made the decision to release school early today, May 8. Elementary schools will be released at 11 AM and middle/high schools will be released at 12 noon. All students will have lunch before the release. Buildings and campuses should be clear and will close by 1PM. Inspire Early Learning will also close at 11 AM. There will be no aftercare for students. Hopkinsville High Awards Night and Baccalaureate will be rescheduled. The CCPS Free Physical clinic scheduled for today is also canceled.

Please stay alert to weather information and be prepared with your family for the impending weather.

01/05/2024

Teacher Christina Morris recalls how she cried when she learned that her principal was going to switch her to science and social studies.

17/04/2024