Catch up on the top local news stories from around Christian County this week.

Tips led the arrest of Avery Bates who is accused of shooting and killing a man over six months ago in Oak Grove.

Community Development Services is working to establish land, energy, and water usage guidelines for potential data center developments in the future.

The Pennyroyal area Museum’s 50th Birthday Celebration is scheduled for July 11.

The second vote for the City of Oak Grove’s 2026-27 budget ended in a tie as councilmembers debated the need for a 4% tax levy.

Soon after two committees were established to help assess and provide recommendations for key issues, the Hopkinsville City Council has decided to take on the tasks directly.

The Defense Health Agency announced May 6 that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned a Leapfrog “A” hospital safety grade for spring 2026.

After spending years as the face of the Hopkinsville Police Department, Bolo was recognized by the mayor as he and his owner prepare to move.