Lily Russell

Lily Russell, news reporter for Christian County Now. If needed, you can reach me at lrussell@christiancountynow.com or at 931-648-7720 ext. 109.

News
1 year ago
Gov. Beshear grants Oak Grove a cannabis dispensary license during lottery

On Nov. 25 Governor Andy Beshear, announced the results of the commonwealth’s first of two license lotteries for medical cannabis dispensaries including Mallard Club LLC  in Christian County’s Oak Grove.

News
1 year ago
Work week weather: Rainy week, followed by highs in the 40s on Thanksgiving

Hopkinsville forecast: After a few days of rain, expect freezing weather for Thanksgiving through the weekend.

Education
1 year ago
Christian County schools to establish separate law enforcement agency for SROs

The Christian County School Board approved establishing their own law enforcement agency, along with appointing three community members to a Local Planning Committee, and approved several change orders for the consolidated Christian County High School at their board meeting on Nov. 21.

News
1 year ago
Hopkinsville Community College Foundation receives $5,000 grant to help more students

The Hopkinsville Community College Foundation has received a $5,000 grant from the Julian-Carver Family Foundation, Inc. of Versailles, Ky.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Weekend top picks: Art Guild Christmas Bazaar, pancake breakfast, Brushy Creek open house

This weekend, shop among unique gifts from local artists, enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast, explore a local art gallery, and make your very own Christmas masterpiece! 

News
1 year ago
Intoxicated man crashes into patrol car, arrested after Hopkinsville Police pursuit

A Hopkinsville man was arrested after fleeing from police, first on wheels then on foot, late Thursday night. 

News
1 year ago
Weekend weather: Sunny skies, temperatures in the 40s on Friday

Hopkinsville forecast: Expect sunny skies and chilly weather on Friday with a high of 48. Temperatures will drop to the 30s overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

News
1 year ago
Community invited to Oak Grove’s first neighborhood watch meeting

Those interested in wanting more information on a neighborhood watch program is invited to the committee’s first meeting on Nov. 21 at the Oak Grove Community Center at 5:30 p.m.

News
1 year ago
Oak Grove Tourism receives state award for Butterfly Festival success

Oak Grove Tourism has received a Destination Management Traverse Award for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association.

Entertainment
1 year ago
History on Tap in Hopkinsville to discuss origins of Santa Claus and Christmas traditions

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to our next History on Tap on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Hopkinsville Brewing Company for a magical trip down memory lane of past Christmas joys from Hopkinsville-Christian County.

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