HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
1. Parameters set for restoration of Weber Building: Retail or restaurant developments welcomed: The Christian County Fiscal Court has countered community feedback, setting parameters for potential buyers who aim to restore Hopkinsville’s oldest building.
2. Additional deputies hired at Christian County Jail as ICE inmates arrive: Jailer Adam Smith shared the importance of bringing in new hires as the Christian County Jail population continues to grow.
3. Adopted from Crofton as puppy, Ares becomes part of HPD’s newest K9 team: Meet one half of the Hopkinsville Police Department’s newest K9 team who was adopted out of Crofton.
4. CCPS invests in new playground for preschoolers, approves $2.6 million for projects at new high school: The Oct. 16 CCPS Board of Education approved several expenditures for the new high school and current preschool.
5. Christian County among top 10 in state for deer collisions, Antler Alert issued for fall: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued an Antler Alert as deer activity is expected to increase on roadways in the state.
6. SWAT search yields stolen guns, 4 teenagers arrested in connection to shooting in Hopkinsville: Several Hopkinsville teenagers have been arrested after an investigation into a shooting at an apartment complex on Oct. 14.
7. 101st Airborne announces ‘cutting edge’ drone for small-unit tactical level operations: ABE 1.01 is a low-cost, in-house built drone designed to enhance battlefield surveillance, lethality, and innovation for the 101st Airborne.
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