Dionte Berry

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Multimedia Journalist at WHOP-AM (Hopkinsville, KY)

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Tourism in Trigg County produces $31.2 in economic impact in 2024

1 day ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

The Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist and Convention Commission is celebrating after county tourism generated $31.2 million in economic impact in 2024. According to the commission, Trigg County saw significant gains in tourism last year. County tourism reportedly supported 216 jobs, generated $5.7 million in labor income and made $2.1 million in state and local tax revenue.
Police arrest Hopkinsville woman for breaking car window, injuring victim

1 day ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Hopkinsville Police arrested 21-year-old Shawnna Iman Worthy of Hopkinsville after she reportedly broke a car window which injured a victim on Wednesday. During a custody exchange at a location on Fort Campbell Boulevard, Worthy reportedly threw a window breaking tool through the victim’s car window shattering it. Another victim in the car was reportedly injured by the glass, as the window shattered some of the glass went into the victim’s eyes.
Joy Closet to host lemonade stand to support the Hope House

2 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Progress continues on the Joy Closet’s Hope House and on Saturday the community is invited to get some lemonade and learn more about how the Hope House. Joy Closet is a Hopkinsville based nonprofit focused on supporting foster care children and foster families in the Pennyrile region by providing them with need-based donated items such as clothing, toys and sanitary products. In 2023, Joy Closet Executive Director, Heather Gray announced their plans for the Hope House.
KCTCS has highest number of graduates, credentials awarded since 1997-98 term

2 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

During the 2024-25 academic year, Kentucky Community and Technical College System schools had its highest number of graduates and credentials awarded since the system’s establishment in the 1997-98 academic year. Across the 16 KCTCS community colleges, 24,263 students graduated and awarded 44,402 credentials during the 2024-25 term according to preliminary data.
Police arrest Hopkinsville woman for attempting to stab minor

2 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Hopkinsville Police arrested 54-year-old Melody Burrus of Hopkinsville after she reportedly attempted to stab a minor with a pair of scissors on Tuesday. A woman called 911 to report a disturbance on behalf of her daughter. The mother shared that Burrus was attempting to stab her daughter with a pair of scissors. Officers responded to a residence on Elm Street and made contact with Burruss and several minors that were in the house.
Christmas in July vendor fair returns to the Sportsplex for its fifth year

3 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Summer craft and vendor fair, Christmas in July is coming back to the Hopkinsville Sportsplex for its fifth year and the community is invited to shop from local crafters and artisans. Jason Wells, the Sportsplex’s assistant programming coordinator, says so far, the craft fair will have around 86 vendors which include woodworking pieces, embroidery art, clothing, glass crafts, sweet treats and much more. Wells says they still have space for more vendors, but the deadline is tonight a midnight.
Two-vehicle wreck on North Drive results in injuries

3 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

A two-vehicle wreck at the intersection North Drive and Richard Street resulted in injuries on Monday. According to a report, a car operated by Craig Jackson of Hopkinsville was traveling north on North Drive and as he was passing through the Richard Street intersection, Veronica Valencia of Oak Grove reportedly pulled out in front of him resulting in the collision. Jackson collided with the driver’s side of Valencia’s car.
Pennyrile Electric Board focuses on power reliability, internet expansion

3 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Power reliability, internet expansion and the board of directors’ election were the main topics of Tuesday’s Pennyrile Rural Electric Board meeting. This year, western Kentucky has been impacted by snow, floods and tornadoes which has impacted power provision in Pennyrile Electric’s service region. Pennyrile Electric President Alan Gates says they are working on making their system more weather resilient and thanked the workers who restored the power following severe weather events.
CCPS announces Dr. Jason Wilson as assistant superintendent

3 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

After serving as the Interim Assistant Superintendent of the Christian County Public School system since April, Dr, Jason Wilson will be dropping the interim tag from his title effective immediately. Wilson was originally serving in an interim capacity to fill the position left vacant by Jessica Addison who is now the superintendent of the Todd County Public School System.
SWK EDC approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

4 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council approved a proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and discussed their 2030 Strategic Plan draft at Monday’s meeting. To start the meeting three new council members were introduced. Jack Gardener from First Southern National Bank and Matt Cothran from the Cadiz Economic Development Council are joining the council. Then Jessica Addison the superintendent of the Todd County Public School System is joining the council as an ex-officio member.