Dionte Berry

Tennessee

Multimedia Journalist at WHOP-AM (Hopkinsville, KY)

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Hopkinsville Police arrest man for distributing child pornography

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Hopkinsville Police, with the assistance of multiple agencies, executed a search warrant on Thursday that resulted in 46-year-old Christopher Knight being arrested for child pornography charges. According to a report, Hopkinsville Police Department officers, Kentucky State Police detectives, Homeland Security agents and Christian County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Powell Drive.
Madisonville breaks ground on new energy plant

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

The City of Madisonville and Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for its new Energy Center I. It was announced in September that Energy Center I would be coming to Madisonville. The Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) power plant will have a capacity of 75 megawatts. RICE power plants burn natural gasses which fuel a mechanic system that generates electricity.
Flood, road closure update as of Wednesday, April 16

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

High water signs have been placed at the following locations in KYTC Districts 1 and 2:***This list only includes routes maintained by the state, and not city and county roadways.
Chamber celebrates small businesses at Compass Awards

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Small businesses and local organizations were celebrated for their service to the community at Tuesday’s Christian County Chamber of Commerce Compass Awards Ceremony. Before several awards were given out, Chamber President Taylor Hayes welcomed guests. Hayes says the Compass Awards is one small way the chamber shows its appreciation for the role small and local businesses play in the community. He also announced that this year’s nomination cycle saw a record number of votes cast.
KCTCS invites folks to donate to Giving Day campaign

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

To raise money for student programs and scholarships, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is launching its annual Giving Day campaign on Wednesday. Funds from the 24-hour fundraiser go toward academic scholarships and student services such as food pantries and emergency aid. According to a 2023 survey around 58% KCTCS students who responded worry about having enough money to pay for college and 48% of responders reported experiencing food and housing insecurities.
City Council discusses flood recovery, approves zoning ordinances

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Hopkinsville City Council discussed flood recovery efforts and approved zoning ordinances for properties along Cadiz Road and Lafayette Road at their Tuesday meeting. Parts of southern Hopkinsville remain flooded following historic levels of rainfall during the first week of April. Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight says the city has been working to connect flood victims to resources and water removal efforts are underway in the Windmill Farms Subdivision area.
Superintendent Bentzel talks project graduation, teacher recognition events

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

As the school year winds down, Christian County Public Schools Superintendent Chris Bentzel appeared on WHOP to share their plans to celebrate their teachers and graduating seniors. On Wednesday, Bentzel says the school system is hosting its Employee Recognition Celebration at the Silo Event Center. The celebration will include multiple awards, including awards for teacher and staff member of the year. Then on Thursday, they will be celebrating their employees who are set to retire.
KYTC blocks I-24 lane at Trigg-Christian County line for repairs

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

One of the eastbound lanes on Interstate 24 between the 69- and 70-mile marker near the Trigg-Christian County line was blocked Tuesday morning for repairs. The lane will be blocked while engineers assess damage to the lane and make repairs to a concrete slab. Since damages are still being assessed, there is not an estimated time yet for the duration of the repair project.
State police arrest Oak Grove city worker for tampering with records

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Kentucky State Police arrested Oak Grove City Payroll Clerk, 38-year-old Hailey Bamford of Fort Campbell, on Monday for tampering with public records. According to a report, KSP received information concerning Bamford’s actions which led to an investigation. They found that she had falsified or altered her time sheets on multiple occasions since May 2022. By tampering with time records, Bamford reportedly received a minimum of an additional $6,208.75 between May 2022 and October 2023.
Deputies arrest Hopkinsville man for trailer theft

1 week ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Sixty-four-year-old Kenneth Morris of Hopkinsville was arrested on Friday after he reportedly stole a trailer from a residential driveway. According to a report from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement responded to a trailer theft that occurred in the 1,000 block of Lovers Lane. A surveillance camera captured the theft and revealed that the trailer was taken by someone driving a black Ford pickup truck.

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