HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKRN) – The death of Officer Phillip Meacham, who was shot and killed by a suspect last week, has hit hard in Hopkinsville, Ky. and across the region.
Officer Meacham touched many lives and News 2 is giving back to help support his family.
Join the News 2 Gives Back Day of Giving to raise money for the Meacham family.
On Thursday, April 5, News 2 will hold a fundraiser for the Phillip Meacham Memorial fund.
The News 2 team will be taking donations outside the Walmart Supercenter in Hopkinsville. Meacham patrolled that part of town and many people knew him well.
The day of giving kicks off on Good Morning Nashville at 6 a.m. and runs until 6:30 p.m.
Wal-Mart has pledged to match all donations raised that day.
• Date: April 5, 2018
• Location: Walmart Supercenter, 300 Clinic Dr., Hopkinsville
• Time: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
All funds raised will be turned over to the Hopkinsville Police Department, which has set up an account at Planters Bank. If you can’t make it to Walmart, you can mail a check to:
Planters Bank
Officer Phillip Meacham Memorial Fund
PO Box 1570
Hopkinsville, KY 42241-1570