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

1. A look inside new Christian County High School before furniture moves in | PHOTOS: Academies and common areas come together at the new Christian County High School ahead of the fall opening.

2. Gracey Dairy Dip carries 70 years of history in Christian County: ‘It’s a nostalgia thing’: Eva Croft shared what people can expect from the Gracey Dairy Dip this summer and how she connects with the community.

3. Hopkinsville Police seize nearly 300,000 lethal doses of fentanyl in 3 months: Police Chief Jason Newby shared details about crime in the city for the first quarter of the year.

4. ‘I’m proud to be from west side’: City to honor Steve Tribble with West 7th Street bridge renaming: The West Seventh Street Bridge in Hopkinsville will soon be renamed as the Steve Tribble West Side Bridge.

5. Former Lacy Elementary School up for sale after sitting vacant for over 10 years: The owner of an abandoned elementary school in Fearsville is putting it on the market to hopefully revive the campus.

6. Oak Grove chips away at waterline upgrade price tag as Gov. Beshear allocates $2 million: Gov. Andy Beshear has approved $53 million in funding for Kentucky water system upgrades, including $2 million for Oak Grove.

7. Boys & Girls Club seeks city funding to develop new ‘tween’ space in Hopkinsville: The city has heard a request for $230,000 to develop a Tween Center at the Hopkinsville-Boys & Girls Club.

8. Therapy dog joins Hopkinsville Fire Department to provide comfort to community: Bear was recently taken in by the Hopkinsville Fire Department to provide emotional support through public safety agencies in Christian County.

9. Additional detours, patrols decrease interstate traffic around construction in Christian County: Christian County Emergency Management shared the steps officials have taken to lessen traffic and wrecks in Oak Grove due to construction.

10. Department cuts help level out finances as City of Hopkinsville’s revenue remains low: An amendment to the net profit tax for local businesses was approved as city officials discuss a decline in revenue.

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