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

  1. HPD says recent homicide suspect had 34 prior arrests before fatal shooting: The Chief of Police has spoken about the arrest record of a man who was recently arrested for the shooting death of a Bowling Green man.
  2. NeedMore Coffee showcases Mexican flavors at new Oak Grove location: A locally owned coffee shop has opened up across from Fort Campbell with a variety of coffee flavors, food and bakery items.
  3. Residents hear pitch for 7th Street makeover, downtown roundabout | PHOTOS: A community workshop on July 30 invited in resident feedback as they saw an early plan to reinvigorate an entrance into downtown Hopkinsville.
  4. ‘We are thrown away all the time’: Courage House helps men overcome addiction in Hopkinsville: After operating in Hopkinsville for just over a year, Courage House hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate how they have been able to aid in recovery.
  5. How many teachers will be at CCHS? District continues hiring process: As Hopkinsville and Christian County High School consolidate, around the same number of teaching positions are available with ongoing hiring before school starts.
  6. 10 historic buildings, homes that have been preserved in Hopkinsville | GUIDE: Interested in learning more about a few buildings and homes that have stood the test of time in Hopkinsville?
  7. 2 trailers donated to Christian County organizations for disaster response, outreach: Christian County Emergency Management plans to donate unused disaster trailers to the Christian County Weather Spotters and Baptist Association.
  8. Ascend to pay settlement after false reimbursement claims tied to Hopkinsville facility: The United States reached a $7.5 million settlement with Ascend Elements to resolve false claims act allegations involving a Department of Energy grant.
  9. Fiscal court hopes to attract developers for restoration, use of Weber Street building: With new parameters established, the Christan County Fiscal Court will soon welcome bids for the redevelopment of a 187-year-old building downtown.
  10. Several multi-million-dollar road upgrades possible for Christian County by 2030: A four-year plan for road projects across Kentucky has been shared by KYTC in the draft of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan.

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