Hannah Hageman

Kentucky

Reporter at WHOP-AM (Hopkinsville, KY)

Reporter at WHOP in Hopkinsville. Writer, reader, gamer, and supporter of the Oxford Comma.

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WKSF continues with tractor pulls, agriculture shows, live music

2 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

There remains four days left for the Western Kentucky State Fair, with Military and First Responders Day set for Wednesday and then Christian County Farm Bureau Day on Thursday. So far, 15,606 people have made their way through the gates at the fairground in Hopkinsville, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy food, live music, shows and rides before things wrap up on June 28.
Trial delayed in Oak Grove murder case

3 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Trial has been delayed in the case against murder suspect Oziya Narcisse, after issues arose with witnesses set to testify at trial. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Mark Gilbert started with the problem on his end—the Medical Examiner will not be available to testify at the trial that was set to start on July 30.
Senator Richardson named 2025 Friend of Kentucky Cities

3 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

State Senator Craig Richardson of Hopkinsville has been named a 2025 Friend of Kentucky Cities Award by the Kentucky League of Cities. According to a news release, Senator Richardson—who represents Christian, Caldwell and Muhlenberg Counties—was presented with award recently by representative with the League, the City of Hopkinsville and the City of Oak Grove, recognizing work done during the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.
HCA's Tejada steps down as softball coach

3 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Heritage Christian Academy softball coach Ashley Tejada has stepped down so she can spend more time with her family. “This decision did not come easily, as the relationships built with each of the players, parents, staff, and supporters—have been a true blessing in my life,”Tejada said “However, I feel called to enter a new season where I can dedicate more time to training with my oldest daughter and be fully present for my youngest daughter’s extracurricular activities.
Awards presented, money raised to support Jeffers Bend at Benefit for the Bend

3 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

The Pennyrile Resource Conservation and Development Area Council hosted the Benefit for the Bend recently, where they raised funds to support the center and handed out awards. Benefit for the Bend began in 2008 as an effort to provide more resources for ongoing events and maintenance at Jeffers Bend, including support educational trips for students, Take Kids Fishing, Naturefest, Christmas at the Bend and much more.
CCPS names Director of Fine Arts, Director of Food Service

3 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

The announcements continue with Christian County Public Schools, as they name a new Director of Food Service and a Director of Fine Arts Programs. Rosa Robinson will step in as Director of Food Service, according to a news release, following the recent announcement from current Director Penny Holt that she intends to retire.
The Western Kentucky State Fairs rolls on with tractor pulls, live music, competitions

3 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

The Western Kentucky State Fair rolls on, and it continues Tuesday with Pennyrile Electric Day. So far, just over 13,000 people have gone through the gates at the fair since it began Friday, and 2,130 came through Monday night. Today, Pennyrile Electric members can get into the fair for free from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a coupon they would have received in their Kentucky Living magazine.
Heat Advisory lingers over the region

4 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Our Heat Advisory continues for the region as a whole as heat index values are expected to linger in the low 100’s all the way into the weekend. While the temperatures will be the mid-90’s for most of the region, it’s going to feel much warmer, with heat index values of 100 to 107 degrees possible in some areas. While some pop-up rain showers and thunderstorms could offer some relief, those will be widely scattered, so most folks won’t get a break from the heatwave until Friday night.
TVA asks the public for help in lowering the stress on the energy system during heatwave

4 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

The Tennessee Valley Authority and local electric municipalities are asking for the public’s help, calling for a voluntary reduction in energy usage during the ongoing heatwave. As of Tuesday morning, the TVA is reporting that the bulk of the electric systems is stable and secure, and you can help keep it that way by upping the temperature on the thermostat by just a couple of degrees and closing those blinds and curtains during the heat of the day.
Pageants wrap up at the fair with Ms. Plus WKSF crowned

4 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

The pageants at the Western Kentucky State Fair wrapped up for the year Tuesday night with the Ms. Plus WKSF pageant. Several individuals walked away with awards, starting with the Ms. Plus WKSF in the under 30 division, Sierra Duvall, and then the Ms. Plus WKSF in the over 30 division is Josephine Needs. In the under 30 division, the first runner up was Kelsea Cansler-Graves, second-runner up is Carlee McVay, third runner up is Raven Barton and fourth-runner up is Abby Trapp.