Hopkinsville News

Smoking was officially snuffed out Thursday at the University of Kentucky with the start of a strict tobacco-free policy everywhere on the sprawling campus in the heart of burley tobacco country.

Two Hopkinsville men are behind bars, but not here in Kentucky. Following the execution of a search warrant Tuesday night, the Saline County Sheriff's Department in southeastern Illinois arrested three men on drug charges.

Armond E. Lawrence, age 71 of Hopkinsville, KY, was operating a 1991 GMC tractor-trailer southbound on KY 139.

So wait, you meant to tell me these two gentleman may have been arrested on drug charges? Hold the phone... a Arish "King" Khan and Mark "BBQ Show" Sultan have been making some news headlines this morning after not showing up to their gig at St.

Update, 1:14 p.m.: From the Up to Eleven Twitter feed : the king khan & bbq will unfortunately not be able to perform tonight at the jackpot.

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A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to temporarily close the southbound lanes of the Breathitt-Pennyrile Parkway at Exit 6 in Hopkinsville on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.

University faculty and alumni are aiding in the advancement of biomass as an alternative fuel.

We had a First Congressional District meeting at Hopkinsville on Oct. 24, 2009. Martha Jane King was the first speaker.

Krystal Campbell, senior from Sterung, Va., checks a dog at the Breathitt Veterinary Center at Murray Statea s Hopkinsville campus.

Gov. Steve Beshear has announced that grant money will be going out to 12 Kentucky communities to help with their 911 services.

Hopkins County, KY The Sheriff's Department had another busy weekend arresting 31 year old Leriegus Davis of 201 Rodney Drive in Hopkinsville on a Christian County Warrant.

Western Kentucky University senior forward Arnika Brown pleaded guilty on Monday to two misdemeanor charges - criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree and theft by deception of under $300. In August of 2008, Brown has said she drove a friend to several fast-food restaurants in her hometown of Hopkinsville.

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. -- When Bobby Huddleston answers the phone at his store, Barry's Sewing Machine and Vacuum Co., callers frequently ask, "Is this Barry?" "No, Barry's not here," Huddleston says.

CLARKSVILLE - Police said a Hopkinsville man was killed when he was struck by a train and fell from a trestle bridge.

The Christian County Sheriff's Department said this morning a Hopkinsville man died early this morning after being hit by a train.

In Hopkinsville, Ky., police arrested a man who was reportedly standing on the railing of a bridge, apparently getting ready to jump.

Jeremy Johnson says he was dancing on the top rail of a bridge in Hopkinsville, but drivers below thought he was going to jump and called police.

Jeremy Johnson says he was dancing on the top rail of a bridge in Hopkinsville, but drivers below thought he was going to jump and called police.

Is it game-set-match for a Clarksville convention center? Hopkinsville, Ky., already has its James E. Bruce Convention Center, a multi-feature facility with 950 banquet seating and 1,800 theater seating that has hosted military events, an annual Bridal Expo, commencement ceremonies, concerts, festivals and private functions.