HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – As 2024 comes to an end, Christian County Now is turning back the clock to share a dozen favorite local news stories from the year.
In no particular order, here are 12 local stories that highlight various accomplishments and good news from the community.
1. Buc-ee’s announces plan for new location on Interstate 24 in Oak Grove, Kentucky
Buc-ee’s is coming to Oak Grove Kentucky a company representative told the City Council at their meeting Tuesday night, bringing about 200 jobs and a surge in local tax revenue. READ MORE
2. Owners of The Trice Castle track down 119 years of history: ‘I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else’
A retired musician and a kindergarten teacher are living in a story book fantasy as they continue to restore their historical home on South Main Street in Hopkinsville. READ MORE
3. Dancing Darlings shine at Christian County senior center for weekly line dancing class
Every Tuesday, the Dancing Darlings strap on their dancing shoes as Dixie Majors teaches them the latest steps, and Deana Power provides the tunes. READ MORE
4. Men 2 Be empowers black youth in Hopkinsville with life skills and mentorship
Men 2 Be is a local non-profit organization founded by LaDessa Lewis. She strives to empower young men in the community to reach their full academic, social, and personal potential. READ MORE
5. Hopkinsville filmmaker to premiere new horror movie: ‘I definitely have big dreams’
The writer, editor, and director of a new horror film made in Hopkinsville is looking forward to premiering Scarytales & Deadtime Stories just in time for Halloween. READ MORE
6. Christian County magistrate joyfully curates weddings at Chapel of Love
Those who have met Magistrate Magaline Fergeson know that her positive energy immediately lights up a room. In addition to her traditional duties on the Fiscal Court, she channels that positivity by marrying couples in the Christian County Chapel of Love. READ MORE
7. Hopkinsville Boys & Girls Club unveils new teen center
The FabLab gives teens access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC woodworking, screen printing, audio and video production, podcasting, and graphic design. “Everything in this teen center and new FabLab was designed by the kids and for the kids,” said Terrence Davis, Executive Director. “It’s an amazing 2,000 square feet for kids full of technology and opportunity.” READ MORE
8. ‘This is the fellowship of the sewing needle’: Hopkinsville sewing group extends beyond crafts
Every Friday, a group of women gather at the Christian County Extension Office to sew. Each woman becomes an artist creating her own beautiful and colorful pieces all while enjoying the camaraderie and company of one another. READ MORE
9. Thousands gathered for Trail of Tears Pow Wow in Hopkinsville | PHOTOS
The Trail of Tears Commemorative Park in Hopkinsville was alive with Native American culture this weekend as the 37th Annual Trail of Tears Pow Wow took place. READ MORE
10. Monica Mayo builds hope for abandoned mastiffs in Hopkinsville
Monica Mayo launched Moving Mountains for Mastiffs, a local nonprofit and rescue organization in 2017. She had the idea after a personal encounter with rescuing a puppy whose father had been abandoned in a high-kill shelter. READ MORE
11. Hopkinsville beekeeper Ryan Hogan turns hobby into sweet success
Ryan Hogan has had bees on the brain for the past three years, learning everything he can about these curious insects, and helping others safely remove swarms to add to his growing collection of thousands of bees. READ MORE
12. Crowds beam down for Alien Invasion Day on Kelly Little Green Men encounter anniversary | PHOTOS
Hopkinsville locals and out of town visitors celebrated the city’s connection to a piece of unique supernatural history exactly 69 years after the Kelly Little Green Men encounter in 1955. READ MORE
