Hopkinsville City Council met Tuesday night for the final time this year, and members were expected to pass the contract with the James E. Bruce Convention Center for concessions at  Tie Breaker Park and Aquatic Center, which had been discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting last week.  However, several council members were unhappy with wording that bans patrons from bringing in outside food and drink to the ball fields during tournaments.  The newly revised addendum to the contract will have to be approved by the Convention Center staff before it would take effect.  The council also approved end of the year board and commission appointments.  (Full Story)

Fort Campbell officials say a Military Police officer was stabbed and a 101^st Airborne Division soldier shot after the two got into a fight early Tuesday Morning during a routine patrol.  Post officials say both were flown from Fort Campbell to a Nashville hospital.  The incident is being investigated by the Army Criminal Investigation Command.  The News Edge provided you with the details and will continue to give you updated information as it becomes available. (Full Story)

Retiring Trigg County Magistrate Lacy Bush was recognized with a plaque for 21 years of service in the 4^th district by County Judge Executive Stan Humphries Monday night.  Bush told the News Edge in an exclusive interview he has worked with several good county officials over the years, with the legalization of alcohol and debate concerning a regional water commission among the biggest issues he has dealt with while on the court. (Full Story)

Trigg County Attorney-elect Randy Braboy says Octavia Schwarz will join his staff when his office opens inside the Courthouse Annex January 3^rd.  During a WKDZ Country Club interview Monday morning, Braboy told the News Edge he has attended several training sessions since he was elected in November, including new prosecutor training that included a presentation by Christian County Attorney Mike Foster. (Full Story) 

 
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Court officials say 23 year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Ryan Kristoff was released to the custody of his Staff Sergeant Monday morning after a bond hearing in Christian Circuit Court.  Kristoff is charged with vehicular manslaughter and several other traffic offenses in connection with a January 13^th traffic wreck on Canton Pike that claimed the life of 73-year-old Norma Cook of Hopkinsville. (Full Story)

Kentucky State Police say a Knoxville, TN, man is facing charges after he stopped his tractor trailer while he was reportedly having a seizure Monday morning while driving east on I-24 near the Kentucky-Tennessee line.  His rig was rear-ended by another tractor trailer, with the wreck resulting in a three and a half hour detour along Fort Campbell Boulevard and Tiny Town Road. The KDZ Country Club and Hoptown This Morning provided you with traffic details.  (Full Story) 

Cadiz Police Chief Hollis Alexander says Aaron Acree is the newest member of the Department.  He announced Monday to the News Edge Acree was hired December 10^th and sworn in December 13^th.  Acree is scheduled to start attending the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in February.  (Full Story)

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Fort Campbell High School Football Story

WHVO 1480 AM & 96.5 FM is the Voice of the Falcons, and you will hear our sports crew's call of the games during this awesome story.  Congratulations to the Fort Campbell Falcons on a job well done!

There was a chill in the air but warmth in the spirit of local residents who contributed toys to the Hopkinsville Fire and Police Departments for the annual toy drive. Boomer Radio 96.5/100.9 FM broadcast live from Cash Express on West 7^th Street gathering toys to fill a squad car apiece from the two departments. The Fire Department held a Christmas Party on Saturday to distribute gifts to youngsters in need with the Police Department using toys collected for the "Morning Miracle" coming up on Christmas Morning where police officers deliver toys and gifts to youngsters who might not otherwise have as bright a Christmas were it not for the generous donations made last week.

This week's HIP (Hopkinsville's Interesting People/Places), while not really a Hopkinsville resident, but is as well known as any HIP we've had on the air. Drew Wilson visited with world famous philanthropist Santa Claus during Hoptown This Morning. Santa will be embarking on his annual worldwide single night flight Friday for the celebration of Christmas. Children in the area are encouraged to be on their best behavior and be in bed on time Friday night ahead of Santa's visit. And don't forget to hang up your stocking!  (Photo Gallery)  All HIP interviews are placed on our Toyota of Hopkinsville Audio Rack (front page right corner of our websites), so take a listen at your convenience.  It's Radio on Demand!

This has come up a couple of times this week from listeners and email as one of the more interesting Christmas Holiday stories.  The true story behind Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer:

Believe it or not, the story came before the song. In 1939, Robert May was a copywriter in the advertising department for the Montgomery Ward Department Store chain and was asked to write a Christmas children's story that could be given away in booklet form during the holiday season. After rejecting names like Rollo and Reginald, May settled on Rudolph. Using the Ugly Duckling story as inspiration, he created the classic story of a reindeer with a bright red nose. Since May was working for Montgomery Ward when he wrote the story, the company held all the rights to the story and the character meaning May received no royalties. Several years later, May became deeply in debt due to medical bills from his wife's terminal illness. He asked Montgomery Ward to turn the rights to the story over to him and in 1947 they did. Soon after, there was a theatrical cartoon. Then May's brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, put the story to music.  In 1949, Gene Autry recorded the song  which sold well over 2 million copies. May stayed with Montgomery Ward until his retirement in 1971 and passed away in 1976.

Other happenings this week you don't want to miss:

Mike Keith will talk Christmas and the Titans with Bill Booth Wednesday at 4:20 PM.

Thursday, The RidgeRunners will perform on Country Club, WKDZ 106.5 FM, from 7:30 - 9 AM. You can listen to their new Christmas song, "The First Gift of Christmas", on the front page of our web site.

Alan Watts and family along with Wildcat Minute Reporter, Mallory Taylor, will be providing Christmas music Friday morning on WKDZ 106.5 FM.

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