CCPS graduation ceremonies to return to the Stadium of Champions | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

EKU becomes Kentucky’s third-largest public university

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). EKU reported total enrollment of 15,969 students for Fall 2025. With steady…

CCPS graduation ceremonies to return to the Stadium of Champions | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

In March, the Christian County Public School System made the decision to host the 2026 graduation ceremonies at each school’s gymnasium. However, after receiving backlash, Superintendent Chris Bentzel announced that the ceremonies will now be hosted at the Stadium of Champions. At the March 19 Christian County School Board meeting, board members voted to host the graduations for Hopkinsville High School and Christian County High School at each s…

Back to the Stadium: Superintendent Chris Bentzel reverses decision on graduation site

The decision to switch back to an outdoor ceremony at the stadium, instead of ceremonies in the two high school gyms, came after district officials heard pushback from students and community members.

Former Men’s Basketball Forward Jamarion Sharp Named 2025-26 Kia NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year - Ole Miss Athletics - Hotty Toddy

FRISCO, Texas – Current Texas Legends player and former Ole Miss men's basketball forward Jamarion Sharp has been tabbed the 2025-26 Kia NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Thursday.