HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opening Hopkinsville location this fall: The former Big Lots location in Hopkinsville will be transformed into an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the next few months. READ MORE
Hopkinsville library gears up for summer reading program, renovations extended to July: The next few months at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library will be busy as they launch into an exciting circus themed summer reading program and continue work on long anticipated renovations. READ MORE
Funding for Pennyroyal Arts Council debated by Hopkinsville officials: At the May 22 Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole meeting, council members debated whether or not they should allocate funding directly to Pennyroyal Arts Council, bypassing the newly established Hoptown Helps program. READ MORE
Phase III of new Oak Grove subdivision discussed, concerns about traffic remain: The Christian County Community Development Services met on Tuesday to discuss the preliminary planning of a plat of land for the upcoming development of Echo Ridge phase III. READ MORE
Challenge House honors dedicated volunteers, Wally Bryan’s vision continues in community: Nineteen years after its conception, Challenge House Ambassadors gathered Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Hopkinsville for “A Celebration of Those Who Serve” recognition dinner, dedicated to the volunteers that help them fulfill his dream of rebuilding neighborhoods and relationships. READ MORE
School board approves behavior intervention program, postpones raises for CCPS teachers: The CCPS Board of Education approved a new position that would implement a program to support students and also voted on the salary schedule for the upcoming year. READ MORE
Statewide cuts result in $7 million being denied from CCPS for new school construction: The U.S Department of Education has denied Kentucky schools $10.6 million in projects by cutting COVID relief funding short. READ MORE