10 top news stories in Christian County: Graduation changes, city council, Rotary Park, women awarded and more

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

1. Superintendent plans talk with seniors after graduation location sparks concerns: CCPS Superintendent Chris Bentzel has responded to concerns about the location change for graduation.

2. New disc golf course to open at locally owned distillery in Pembroke: MB Roland Distillery in Pembroke will be opening their new disc golf course on March 20 with a tournament.

3. Families flock to Hopkinsville’s new Rotary Park after years of development | PHOTOS: Check out photos from Hopkinsville’s newest park which is located on Pardue Lane.

4. HRC awards Hopkinsville educator, distributes scholarships for Women’s History Month: The Women’s History Month Celebration was held where three students and educator Kimberly Batts were awarded.

5. Community advocates push for funding to combat addiction in Hopkinsville: ‘Fentanyl is the new heroin’: Representatives from organizations in Hopkinsville urged the city council to utilize the hefty opioid settlement funds that have gone unused.

6. Residents now able to pursue vacant seat on Hopkinsville City Council, things to know: How to apply for the vacant Ward 8 seat on the Hopkinsville City Council before the March deadline.

7. Oak Grove City Council rejects pitch for raises, debates making mayor full-time: At the latest Oak Grove City Council meeting, officials talked the possibility of raising the salary of councilmembers and altering the mayor position.

8. Stovall returns to coaching to lead new CCHS boys basketball program: Kerry Stovall will return to coaching as head coach of the new Christian County High School Tigers.

9. Tree falls on Hopkinsville home during Sunday’s storms, emergency crews respond across county: Hopkinsville Fire/EMS responded to downed powerlines, a fire, buggie accident, and a fallen tree during this weekend’s severe

10. Hopkinsville in bloom: Beautiful places to visit this spring | PHOTOS: Check out some photos from around Hopkinsville celebrating spring buds and flowers.