Author: John Paul Richards

Based in Hopkinsville, KY, John Paul Richards is a dedicated educator at Gateway Academy, where he teaches video production as part of the Media Arts Pathway. He’s a proud husband to Crystal Richards, father of four, and dog dad to three. When he’s not helping students bring stories to life on screen, he and his family enjoy traveling and making memories together.

High School

Christian County Public Schools GT Students Excel at State-Level National History Day Competition

John Paul Richards April 28, 2025

Christian County Public Schools' Gifted and Talented (GT) students sho [...]

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High School, Teaching and Learning

Christian County Public Schools Hosts Commitment to Teach Ceremony

John Paul Richards April 28, 2025

Today, Christian County Public Schools held its annual Commitment to T [...]

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High School, track and field

Christian County Track and Field Shows Strength at Fast Times at Mayfield High

John Paul Richards April 28, 2025

The Christian County Colonels delivered a powerful performance at the [...]

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Elementary Schools, STLP

South Christian Elementary 5th Graders Shine at STLP State Championship with “A Spark of Hope”

John Paul Richards April 26, 2025

On April 23rd, five dedicated fifth-grade students from South Christia [...]

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CCPS Alumni

Hopkinsville Alum JJ Thompson Earns First College Win on the Mound for Wright State

John Paul Richards April 18, 2025

Hopkinsville High School baseball alumnus and Class of 2024 graduate J [...]

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Elementary Schools

CCHS Lady Colonels to Host 2025 Youth Girls Basketball Camp

John Paul Richards April 17, 2025

The Christian County High School Lady Colonels are i [...]

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Elementary Schools, South Christian Elementary

Students Return After The Flood

John Paul Richards April 12, 2025

After historic flooding, students across Christian County returned to [...]

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Baseball, High School

Tigers Roar Past Eagles with 14-4 Victory

John Paul Richards April 11, 2025

The Hopkinsville High School Tigers baseball team lit up the scoreboar [...]

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Baseball, CCPS

Colonels Power Past Eagles in 9-6 Victory

John Paul Richards April 11, 2025

The Christian County Colonels baseball team delivered a strong all-aro [...]

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Elementary Schools

Christian County Youth Wrestling Program Open for Young Athletes

John Paul Richards March 23, 2025

The Christian County Youth Wrestling program is open to students who a [...]

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