WHOP-AM (Hopkinsville, KY)

WHOP (1230 AM) is a radio station that features a News Talk Information format. It is licensed to operate in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and caters to the Clarksville-Hopkinsville radio market. The station is owned by Forcht Broadcasting.

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#556206

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#118694

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#4363

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Portion of I-69 in Madisonville to have lane restrictions during roadwork

4 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Traffic on a portion of Interstate 69 in Madisonville has been restricted to one lane while Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews work along the median. On Monday, the left lanes of 1-69 northbound and southbound were closed between Island Ford Road and just south of Center Street to allow crews to replace guardrails and update crash cushions. The closure is set to conclude by the end of the week. The roadwork is part of a $10 million project to improve a portion of I-69.
Police arrest Hopkinsville man for strangulation, fleeing

4 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Hopkinsville Police arrested 30-year-old Elijah Boodoosingh after he allegedly assaulted a victim and fled from police on Thursday. Officers made contact with Boodoosingh at his residence on West Second Street. He reportedly told officers that that everything was okay, but they noticed a person behind him sitting on a couch. The person was questioned by officers and reportedly revealed that they wanted to go home but Boodoosingh took their phone.
Police arrest Oak Grove man for second-degree robbery

4 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Hopkinsville Police arrested 44-year-old Roman Abate of Oak grove after he reportedly stole from a victim and attempted to enter another victim’s house on Friday. Officers were dispatched to a residence on Belmont Street for reports of a man attempting to unlawfully enter. At the scene, the victim reportedly told officers that Abate was kicking at their door, but left after he was unable to enter.
Senator Paul opposes Trump’s omnibus budget bill

4 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” passed in the House of Representatives and now heads over to the Senate, but Kentucky Senator Rand Paul announced that he firmly stands against it. The omnibus bill focuses on tax cuts for individuals and businesses, border security, spending cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid. On Sunday’s episode of “Face the Nation” Paul calls the bill a vehicle for increasing military and border wall spending.
Beshear provides update on medical cannabis

4 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

Governor Andy Beshear announced that strides are being made toward medical cannabis being available to residents following its legalization. Medical cannabis was legalized in Kentucky in January 2025, but work is still underway to get dispensaries, cultivation areas, and testing labs up and running. At Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update, Beshear says they have confirmed locations for 39 of the 48 initial dispensaries set to be established across the state.
Fort Campbell announces Flo Rida as headliner for its 4th of July Concert

5 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

It’s about to be goin’ down for real at Fort Campbell, after Flo Rida was announced as the headliner for the installation’s Fourth of July Concert. Tramar Dillard, better known as Flo Rida, is an American rapper who started making major waves in the music industry in 2007 with his debut single “Low” featuring T-Pain. Since then, he has made other hits such as “Good Feeling,” “My House,” “Right Round” and much more.
KYTC alerts residents of text message scam

5 days ago | whopam.com | Dionte Berry

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning citizens about fraudulent texts that have been sent by scammers who are impersonating the state agency. According to the cabinet, Kentuckians have received scam messages concerning unpaid traffic tickets and threatening the suspension of driving privileges if payment is not sent. The cabinet advises folks to not click the link in the message even if it looks legit, because the cabinet does not collect ticket fees or alert drivers of violations.
Suspect named in Clarksville stabbing

6 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Detectives with the Clarksville Police Department have named a suspect in a stabbing on McCormick Lane on Thursday that sent a person to the hospital. As previously reported, a female victim called 911 Thursday morning to report that she had been stabbed in an apartment in the 2200 block of McCormick Lane at approximately 2:20 a.m. The victim was rushed to Tennova Healthcare for treatment and is currently in stable condition.
101st Airborne welcomes new Commanding General

6 days ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Fort Campbell welcomed in local leaders, community members and thousands of soldiers during a Change of Command ceremony Friday, as they bid farewell to Major General Brett Sylvia. Major General Sylvia first assumed command at Fort Campbell in July 0f 2023, and since then, lead the division through the development of a unique large-scale, long-range Air Assault capability initiative, numerous training missions and deployments overseas, and disaster relief efforts on our shores.
Lab results determine that Hopkins Co. case was not measles

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Measles has officially been ruled out following investigation into a possible case in Hopkins County. That’s according to Hopkins County Health Department and Public Health Director Denise Beach, who states the possible case of measles that sparked investigation and mitigation efforts earlier in the week has been determined to not be measles, following results from laboratory testing.