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

  1. Funeral held for 19-year-old shooting victim Neveah Gill in Hopkinsville: The CCHS graduate was days away from swearing into military service when she was shot to death on Calvin Drive.
  2. Future of East 9th Street lot could reshape downtown Hopkinsville: ‘It is prime real estate’: Developers have until July 1 to submit plans for the East 9th Street lot that previously housed several historic buildings.
  3. Fort Campbell soldier charged with shooting man multiple times outside Rural King: A man was shot multiple times on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Hopkinsville Monday afternoon, leading to the arrest of Jamario Johnson.
  4. Ascend Elements abandons unfinished Christian County plant, facility up for grabs: After filing for bankruptcy, Ascend Elements no longer owns Apex 1: “They are actively, aggressively trying to find someone.”
  5. CCSO warns about impersonation calls, Hopkinsville woman loses over $4,000: An influx in scam calls ask residents to pay fines over the phone to avoid arrest in Hopkinsville.
  6. Free trash disposal site available as Christian County transitions services: Christian County Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam released a public notice regarding lapse in services coinciding with the trash service transition.
  7. Hopkinsville museum offers free admission for kids this summer: Kids that visit the Pennyroyal Area Museum through Sept. 5 will not have to pay thanks to “Mayor Knight’s Museum Days.”
  8. Hopkinsville enjoys food, events during last stretch of state fair | PHOTOS: The Junior Auxiliary is one of many local organizations who are well known for their food booths at the Western Kentucky State Fair.
  9. Grant money funds new vehicle with exclusive features for Pembroke Fire Department: The Pembroke Fire Department is better equipped to aid other Christian County agencies with a new vehicle.
  10. SWK Economic Development Council breaks down budget for fiscal year: Carter Hendricks walked board members through the proposed budget, which includes increased revenue from local government and private donors.

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