Fort Campbell soldiers Sgt. Maisen Temple and Sgt. Jacob Paz recently received citizen commendation certificates from Clarksville Police Chief Ty Burdine for restraining an armed suspect. According to a Fort Campbell news release, on May 14, Temple and Paz were at an establishment on Riverside Drive in Clarksville when an intoxicated person entered and was armed with a pistol. The pair reportedly restrained the armed individual and prevented any shots from being fired. Temple says he rush

The Eggners Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake in Aurora is set to have lane restrictions starting at 8 a.m. on July 14 for a bridge inspection. During the lane restrictions, KYTC crews will use an under-bridge inspection vehicle and climbers to complete the inspection. The cabinet advises that motorists should be alert for signs in the area noting the lane restrictions. The inspection is set to be completed at 3p.m. on July 17, weather permitting.

The Hopkinsville Panera Bread and the Light it Up Purple Walk Team are partnering to host the “Raise Some Dough” fundraiser to support the Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s. On Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., folks who order food from Panera Bread and physically or digitally present the “Raise Some Dough” flyer will have 25% of their purchase go toward the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s. A copy of the flyer is available at the Raising Dough to Fight Alzheimer’s Facebook page

Calling all “westsiders”—it’s time for the West Side Reunion, which is set to take over Casey Jones Distillery on August 1.  And there was a small version of that reunion at WHOP Radio Tuesday morning, as organizers John Atkins, Chuck Chambers and Steve Tribble talked about what they have planned for the reunion that starts at 4 p.m. August 1. All three are proud to be from the west side and to have attended West Side School while it still stood over by Second Baptist Church in

Sixteen new members have been selected to serve on the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2026-2027 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council and one of them is from Christian County. According to a news release, this council was established to gather student feedback on issues impacting students across the state, connecting students with KDE staff to help develop ideas and strengthen student voices. The group meets regularly with Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, both in person a

The community is rallying around a young woman who was badly injured in a boating accident on Lake Barkley last weekend. In a listing on Spotfund, Rylee Owens was severely injured in a boating accident on July 3 on Lake Barkley and has been in the hospital since, with likely a long-road to recovery ahead of her. Now, the community has arrived enforce to surround her and her family with support and love. The Spotfund has a goal of $50,000—and as of Tuesday, $43,247 of that has been raise

The Clarksville Police Department says they are cooperating with investigators and have extended their condolences to the family of Darius Chappell.  Chappell was taken into custody by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on June 29 following a struggle, where a Clarksville Police Department K9 officer assisted with the arrest. During that event, Chappell was reportedly tased multiple times and a police dog was utilized. He was arrested and lodged in the Montgomery County Jail, wher

The U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge remains closed this week as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet looks to address needed repairs. According to a news release, the bridge connecting Wickliffe, Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois was closed on Monday for a special inspection after a motorist identified something concerning on the bridge deck. That inspection was completed late Monday, where early findings indicate that a repair is required on the approach on the Kentucky side of the bridge.

(77, of Hopkinsville) Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hughart, Beard and Giles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour. Hughart, Beard and Giles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(86, of Crofton) Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Dogwood Funerals and Cremations is in charge of arrangements.