HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here are the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Christian County, Gov. Beshear pushes for additional flood aid: On April 29, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he had submitted additional requests to FEMA for assistance for families and communities affected by the April floods.
Expect more air traffic, trucks near Fort Campbell during major 101st Airborne Division training event: Residents should expect increased military air and highway traffic from May 1-10, as the 101st Airborne Division conducts a major training event in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
$55 million plan to renovate various CCPS facilities moves to school board: The Local Planning Committee of Christian County approved a draft of the District Facility Plan, which detailed extensive upgrades and future renovations to Christian County Public Schools and their facilities.
Mayor announces $56 million budget, no tax increases for City of Hopkinsville: Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight delivered his budget address to a room full of community members and city employees on Friday morning.
Family coordinates blood drive in Hopkinsville honoring 23-year-old undergoing chemo: On May 5, First Christian Church in Hopkinsville will host a blood drive in honor of Chase Pemberton, 23, who is currently receiving treatment at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
New FiveStar convenience store and gas station opens on Pembroke Road: After a few months of construction, the FiveStar convenience store has opened its first location in Christian County, along with 20 Marathon fuel pumps.
Racers face off against the rain and each other during Soap Box Derby | PHOTOS: The rain did not deter dozens of young racers who had been working hard to prepare their cars for the 19th Annual Soap Box Derby.
75th Annual Rotary Auction ends with record-breaking funds raised: The Hopkinsville Rotary Auction concluded last night, following a week of Rotarians, community leaders, and members bidding on hundreds of items to benefit the Rotary Scholars Program.
