HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.

7 Brew to open in Hopkinsville this December with drive-thru coffee: A new coffee shop is opening on Fort Campbell Boulevard this winter, as 7 Brew begins construction in Hopkinsville.

7 Brew Coffee’s stand in Foley, Alabama. A similar stand will be opening at 959 Riverside Drive later this summer. (Contributed)

Local veteran builds fast-growing egg company in Hopkinsville focused on pasture raised chickens: Patrick Samuels has turned his Christian County homestead into Sunnyside Egg Co.

Sunnyside Egg Co. farm in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 10, 2025 (Daynnah Carmona)

Playground takes shape at Hopkinsville’s new Rotary Park, fall opening anticipated: Rotary Park in Hopkinsville may open in September or October as the playground is assembled.

Progress at Rotary Park in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 10, 2025 (Daynnah Carmona)

Toyota Boshoku nears opening as Kitchen Foods Co., Ascend Elements advance in Christian County: Carter Hendricks shared several updates about the state of industrial developments in Christian County.

Ascend Elements Apex 1 construction. Oct. 28, 2024 (Daynnah Carmona)

Kentucky’s Pre-K for All initiative hopes to expand preschool access, what this means for Christian County: A statewide push for universal preschool could bring expanded access to Christian County families, Dr. Sam Flynn told local leaders.

Gov. Beshear Pre-K for All (Contributed by the Govenor’s office)

Joy Closet executive director makes ‘difficult decision’ to resign, hopes mission will continue: Heather Gray has resigned from her role at Joy Closet, days after the opening of Hope House.

Heather Gray Executive Director of Joy Closet shares plans for Hope House. (Lily Russell)

Ollie’s location opens in Hopkinsville, a look inside the store | PHOTOS: Beaver 100.3 welcomed in customers to Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during their grand opening in Hopkinsville.

Ollie’s grand opening in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 10, 2025 (Daynnah Carmona)

Drought conditions lead to Burn Ban for Hopkinsville: A Burn Ban has been issued for Hopkinsville as drought conditions continue through the region.

| DON’T MISS A STORY: Click here to sign up for our free weekly email newsletter