HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here are the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Over 100 years of history, traditions merge with CCHS Tigers branding: The branding for the newly consolidated Christian County High School was shared in order to honor the merging schools’ previous legacies.
Pembroke Mennonite Church mourns woman involved in fatal wreck that killed 2: One of the victims killed in a car accident was laid to rest in Christian County on Wednesday.
$52 million Christian County budget decreases from last year, several capital projects planned: On May 12, Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam delivered the annual budget address, which included the proposed budget for 2025-26 by the Christian County Fiscal Court.
Salvation Army pitches major expansion, new design in downtown Hopkinsville: During the Pennyrile Area Development District Board meeting, Lieutenant David Donegan from the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville discussed design plans for a new facility.
New home fills vacant lot in Hopkinsville through Landbank Authority: The Hopkinsville & Christian County Landbank Authority transformed a vacant lot on West Edmunds Street in Hopkinsville into a 1,200-square-foot home. Read more.
Jeffers Bend thanks local inmates for flood aid ahead of Take Kids Fishing Day: Diane Turner from Jeffers Bend Environmental Center spoke at the Christian County Fiscal Court meeting on May 13 about how the community has come together to support them as they prepare for Take Kids Fishing Day.
Brantley Gilbert, otters, carnival rides, at this month’s Spring into Summer Festival in Oak Grove: Oak Grove’s Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival returns this month, featuring two days of fun activities, food, carnival rides, and a massive free concert on May 24.
Tommy Wade Jr. funds gym renovation for Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville: The Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville Christian County has partnered with local basketball legend Tommy Wade Jr. to renovate the club’s gym.
Marker for time capsule unveiled in Oak Grove: On May 9, Oak Grove residents and city officials gathered to unveil the stone marker for the city’s time capsule.
