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.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Kentucky poet Silas House to visit Hopkinsville Community College for events

Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House will be the featured speaker at two upcoming events at Hopkinsville Community College as part of the college’s 60th Anniversary.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Pickleball competitors arrive at the Sportsplex for Big Dill in the Ville | PHOTOS

Early Saturday morning, the Planters- Bank Sportsplex buzzed with excitement as pickleball players from all around gathered to compete for a chance to win a medal and secure their spot in the 2025 Southern Pickleball Championships.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
Hopkinsville to witness spring hummingbird arrival, local expert shares tips to attract them

Hummingbird season is fast approaching, and parts of Southern Kentucky will soon have the chance to see these tiny, jewel like birds up close in droves. 

Entertainment
6 months ago
Weekend top picks: Big Dill in the Ville, Murder Mystery Dinner, Mother Son Nerf Wars

This weekend participate in a pickleball tournament, solve a murder mystery over dinner, and compete in a friendly Nerf war! 

News
6 months ago
Weekend weather: 40% chance of rain Friday night, sunny skies rest of weekend

Hopkinsville forecast: Friday will feature sunny skies with wind gusts reaching up to 25 mph.

Education
6 months ago
CCPS families can petition kindergarten enrollment who do not meet age cutoff

Christian County School Board has enacted an Entrance Age Policy petition process, to allow a student-family to request consideration to enroll in the 2025-2026 kindergarten class if the student turns five years of age shortly after Aug. 1 2025.

News
6 months ago
Shadow Ridge neighborhood in Oak Grove severely impacted by flood, officials talk options

At the Oak Grove City Council meeting Tuesday night, Randy Graham with Christian County Emergency Management spoke to the council about recent flooding issues brought on by the significant rainstorm in February.

News
6 months ago
Construction of FiveStar gas station and convenience store in Hopkinsville to conclude by spring

A FiveStar Food Mart is under construction on Pembroke Road across from Bill Bryan Boulevard in Hopkinsville, making it the first location in Christian County.

Crime
6 months ago
Fugitive found, arrested after robbing home in Pembroke

A Tennessee man was arrested for burglary on Elmo Road in Pembroke on Monday afternoon.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
Christian County Public Library offers free seed library for gardeners this spring

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, the Christian County Public Library wants to remind everyone that their seed library is available and free to use.