HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Christian County Jail introduces new narcotic detecting K-9 unit: The Christian County Jail has established their first ever K-9 unit to help combat drugs and contraband in the facility. READ MORE
Hundreds of Easter hams handed out to military families in Christian County: The Christian County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosted Hams for Heroes Thursday at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel. Over 500 hams were handed out to active-duty military. READ MORE
Fort Campbell dedicates memorial honoring fallen aviators: On Thursday morning, the U.S Army’s 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) hosted a memorial dedication to commemorate the nine soldiers lost in a helicopter accident last year in Trigg County, Kentucky. READ MORE
Hopkinsville robotics students are pushing the limits, competing with teams from around the world: Robotics scholars at Gateway Academy to Innovation and Technology are putting their minds together to compete with teams from across the world. READ MORE
Amy Rogers named new executive director at Visit Hopkinsville: Amy Rogers has officially been named the new executive director of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. READ MORE
Hopkinsville Boys and Girls Club gives Teen FabLab update, shares new initiatives at Rotary Club: During his address to the Hopkinsville Rotary Club on Tuesday, Executive Director Terrence Davis unveiled a host of thrilling developments on the horizon for the Boys and Girls Club. READ MORE
Christian County Fiscal Court seeking rubber modified asphalt grant for road damaged by horse traffic: Christian County Fiscal Court filed a grant application to involve the county in a program to test out rubber modified asphalt roads. READ MORE
Hopkinsville farmers market returns in May with new vendors and baby goats: Established in 2007, the downtown farmers market on the corner of 9th and Main Street is gearing up for its return on May 2. READ MORE
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