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

1. What will happen to Hopkinsville High? Bentzel shares long-term vision after consolidation: After both CCPS high schools consolidate this fall, Superintendent Chris Bentzel shared what may happen to the Hopkinsville High School campus.

      2. Families face summer without Bluegrass Splash, new committee to guide next steps: One member of the Bluegrass Splash Committee includes a local teenager who has addressed the council twice about the water park.

      3. CCPS invests $840,000 in artificial turf for Stadium of Champions: ‘Turf has come a long way’: Coming in under budget for renovations at the football stadium, the CCPS Board of Education accepted a bid for artificial turf.

      4. Gas prices rise above $4 in Hopkinsville, Gov. Beshear initiates relief plan: Gov. Andy Beshear is hoping to offer relief to combat increasingly high gas prices across Kentucky via an emergency regulation and executive order.

      5. HPD announces nightly closure of Lake Morris after noise complaints, littering: After starting the season by opening 24 hours a day, the Hopkinsville Police Department will be closing Lake Morris at night due to complaints.

      6. Purchase of Commerce Park II, capital projects announced during Christian County’s budget address: Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam has shared the proposed fiscal year budget for 2026-27.

      7. 1 year after flood, this April brought below average rainfall to Christian County: Fire Chief Steve Futrell reflected on how the city responded to flooding a year ago, as this April brought contrasting drought conditions.

      8. Oak Grove chooses new trash service, city awarded nearly $1 million for road repairs: After previous contract issues, the City of Oak Grove has taken the first steps in choosing a new solid waste management service.

      9. Christian County judge executive to address audit findings during public forum: Audit findings for Christian County include purchasing vehicles that were omitted from receipts, making cash transfers before they are approved and more.

      10. Families, young anglers invited to enjoy nature during Take Kids Fishing Day: Registration is now open for the May 23 Take Kids Fishing day at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center.

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