HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
1. Logistics for new backup E911 center in Hopkinsville discussed ahead of tornado season: The Christian County Fiscal Court is helping facilitate E911 funds that will initially establish a backup dispatch center.
2. Hopkinsville Jeep Club aids hospital patients, drivers during winter storm: The Christian County Sheriff is praising a group of Jeep owners who helped the community during hazardous road conditions.
3. How Winter Storm Fern compares to Christian County’s biggest snow events
With around four inches of snow impacting Hopkinsville and Christian County, take a look back at significant snowstorms from 2015 and 1960.
4. Hopkinsville Fire/EMS graduates nearly 100 paramedic students, earns national accreditation: Hopkinsville Fire and EMS is gaining national attention after graduating 92 paramedics in a single year.
5. KYTC outlines winter storm challenges in Christian County, addresses comparisons to nearby district: The chief engineer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 spoke about prioritizing the interstate and dealing with mechanical issues during the winter storm.
6. Limited crews in Oak Grove continue battling ice covered roads: Oak Grove Public Works is assuring residents that their team of nine is doing the best they can to clear ice and snow from roads.
7. ‘Not your typical weather event’: Local crews invest over 800 hours into snow fighting efforts in Hopkinsville: See the latest about snow plowing efforts in Hopkinsville to clear primary and secondary routes of snow and ice.
8. A look at snow covered Hopkinsville as city starts defrosting | PHOTOS: See some photos from around downtown and other areas of Hopkinsville from Jan. 27.