HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
- Measles case confirmed in Christian County with high number of exposures: The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating after a high number of people were exposed to measles in Christian County.
- 100-year-old section of Attucks High could be demolished despite restoration efforts: Men 2 Be has a small window of time to fix all code violations on the portion of the building that has been deemed unsafe, with demolition from HFD looming.
- Restaurant, lounge, retail space, apartments being developed in downtown Hopkinsville: The Local Development Corporation talked about developments in progress downtown.
- Rise in cottage bakeries brings more farm stands to Christian County | PHOTOS Meet two women who have set up farmstands on opposite ends of Christian County to sell their homemade baked goods.
- Herb Hays Furniture to close after being in Hopkinsville since 1961: A locally owned furniture store is permanently closing after 65 years in Hopkinsville.
- Community mourns beloved Hopkinsville man known as ‘Bird Dog’ with mower procession | PHOTOS: Hopkinsville celebrated the life of Charles Steven Paige with a community gathering to uniquely honor what he was known for.
- Christian County proposes no change to property tax rate, public hearing planned: The Christian County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of this fiscal year’s annual tax rates, including the same 16.7 property tax rate.
- Stadium of Champions renovation to be completed by first CCHS home game: Extensive renovations to the stadium will be completed before Christian County High School plays their first home game on Aug. 21.
- Judge executive shares frustrations as Lafayette Road work starts: ‘It’s going to cause several issues’: The Christian County Fiscal Court discussed the impact that an ongoing road project may have.
- Off-limits locations for soldiers include Oak Grove trailer parks, other businesses: Fort Campbell has released the most recent list for off-limits establishments including the areas of Christian County and Clarksville, Tennessee.
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