Christian County

Some farmers in far western Kentucky are continuing to deal with a drought that could ruin some corn yields later in the year.

Abortion-rights advocates rallied Monday morning at the steps of the Christian County Justice Center to state their opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Pembroke is in much better shape than it was in the wake of December’s tornado outbreak, but there’s a long way to go for the Christian County community.

Hopkinsville recently amended an ordinance to allow alcohol sales on Sunday for the first time in 63 years.

Ky. House District 8 incumbent Walker Wood Thomas defeated challenger Caldwell County Judge Executive Larry Curling to win the GOP nomination and a chance at reelection.

In November, Gilliam will face the incumbent Democrat, Steve Tribble, who is seeking an eighth term in office.

Christian County will see four Republican candidates face off in the primary election for judge-executive, with Democratic incumbent Steve Tribble waiting to face the winner in fall’s general election.

For Pam Dossett – the lone Democrat up for Kentucky’s House District 8 seat – the biggest qualification for anyone in public office is a desire to represent people. That’s something the Hopkinsville educator hopes to bring to the Capitol if she’s elected this fall.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Casey Jones Distillery in Christian County will add 15 full-time jobs as part of a nearly $2 million expansion.

Downtown Hopkinsville has seen an influx of several new locally owned businesses in the last decade — including restaurants, caterers, a coffeehouse, a brewery, several gift and clothing shops, photographers, media companies and an event center. Women own and run almost all of them.