WHOP Sunday morning gospel host appointed as contable

THEDOCTOR

A man well-known to WHOP listeners has been appointed as the new constable in Christian County’s First District.

Judge-Executive Steve Tribble announced the appointment of Kenny Bates of East First Street as the next District 1 Constable. Bates will fill the remaining term of Thomas Grant, who resigned from the post after being elected to represent Ward 1 on Hopkinsville City Council.

Bates’ appointment lasts through December 31st, 2014.

Listeners of WHOP know Bates from his “Fellowship and Love” gospel program heard every Sunday morning at 6 on Lite 98.7.

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