HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
13,000 square foot playground design revealed for new Rotary Park in Hopkinsville: Josh Wagner, a representative with Miracle of Kentucky and Tennessee spoke at the Dec. 3 Hopkinsville City Council meeting to share design plans for the new Rotary Park. READ MORE
Hopkinsville City Council acquires new land for development, approves higher water rates: The City of Hopkinsville is forging ahead with acquiring new land to expand industry and economic growth in the area. READ MORE
Jonnie Peterson instills confidence and fun to Oak Grove youth with free baton twirling class: Walking into the Oak Grove Community Center Monday nights, people will witness batons soaring through the air while Jonnie Peterson leads the way with enthusiasm and a focus on fun for kids in her baton twirling class. READ MORE
CCHS students learn valuable skills in livestock barn, offering Farm to Fork Dinner to community: Christian County High School’s FFA is hosting a Farm to Fork Dinner to raise money and share their knowledge acquired while working in the Christian County Agriculture Livestock Barn. READ MORE
Newly upgraded, expanded Hopkinsville Clean Water Plant revealed to public: After four years of construction from HWEA, the Hopkinsville Clean Water Plant is fully operational, with a ribbon cutting held by the Christian County Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 5. READ MORE
Noticing less roadkill? These Christian County departments collaborate to keep roads clear: With increased animal activity around this time of year, deer carcasses tend to litter the lanes of major roadways in and around Hopkinsville. Various local and state crews divide up the workload in an attempt to keep roads clear. READ MORE
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