HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Love is in the air as Blush & Bashful Romance Bookshop opens in Hopkinsville: Emily Ezell is living a book lovers fantasy with the opening of Blush & Bashful Romance Bookshop on May 4. READ MORE
Christian County in path of millions of cicadas emerging this summer: Two broods of cicadas from two generations are simultaneously emerging in the region this summer, an occurrence that hasn’t happened in 200 years. READ MORE
2 juveniles arrested in drive-by shooting outside Health Department: More than two weeks after a drive-by shooting outside of the Christian County Health Department left four people injured, police announced two juveniles had been taken into custody in connection with the incident. READ MORE
Artemis moon tree from NASA will be planted at Christian County Middle School: Christian County Middle School is now in possession of an “Artemis moon tree” whose seed orbited the moon on a NASA mission. READ MORE
Visit Hopkinsville announces big plans for Batter Bus during ribbon cutting: Visit Hopkinsville had a ribbon cutting with the Christian County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE
Lafayette Mayor Jared Thatcher builds up small city by focusing on youth, community events: Although their population is only around 150 people, Lafayette Mayor Jared Thatcher continues to focus on community involvement and maintaining a small-town feel in the city he describes as a diamond in the rough. READ MORE
Janie and Milton Corley provide hands-on farm experience for community at Christian Way Farm: The couple uses their agriculture knowledge and beautiful farmland to educate kids and their families about the important role of farms in food production. “For us, this is an expression of our faith,” said Janie. READ MORE
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