HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Hopkinsville library completes portion of renovation, work continues on second floor: The Hopkinsville Christian County Public Library is making significant strides in its renovation project as they reopen their newly upgraded restrooms. READ MORE
One person shot in apartment building parking lot on Denzil Drive: Sunday, two people exchanged gunfire in the parking lot of Aspen Meadows Apartments on Denzil Drive. Damage from the bullets was found on a front window and door of an apartment. READ MORE
Christian County officials discuss future traffic impact on Lovers Lane after completion of CCHS: As visible progress is being made for the new Christian County High School, officials are preparing for the 2026 opening date by turning their heads to potential traffic flow in the area. READ MORE
$117,000 awarded to Christian County for mountain bike development at Pennyrile Forest State Park: Christian County Fiscal Court has received a grant totaling $117,463 to help fund the development of a mountain bike skills training park on the Christian County side of the Pennyrile Forest State Park. READ MORE
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools: At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves. But they aren’t scrubbing for dust. READ MORE
Volunteers share struggles, triumphs of caring for sick and injured pets at Christian County Humane Society: Pet loving volunteers dedicate their free time by helping abandoned and neglected pets heal in a safe environment before finding their forever homes. READ MORE