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

‘Fix it or tear it down’: Condition of Blue Streak building evaluated, window open for potential investors: An assessment of the Blue Streak building was discussed by the Hopkinsville City Council, with severe deterioration reported.

HPD makes 600 arrests in 3 months, 40 citations issued for juveniles: A quarterly report from the Hopkinsville Police Department reveals the number of arrests, citations, collisions, and seizures.

Veteran owned production company sets up shop in downtown Hopkinsville: Blinker Light Fluid Productions has opened up on East Ninth Street, focused on creative expression and community collaborations.

Extensive restoration of South Main Street building extended, project going into fifth year: See progress on an ongoing restoration project in downtown Hopkinsville, which will completed in 2026.

Inside Hopkinsville’s net profit tax debate: State representative, judge executive involved as lower rate moves ahead: A decision to lower the net profit tax in Hopkinsville has moved forward, how this impacts businesses.

Thousands of cars line up on Fort Campbell for free groceries from Fort Care | PHOTOS: Over 5,000 military families showed up the Honor Package Grocery Giveaway on Oct. 23 during the government shutdown.

12 firefighters sworn in after extensive training, some to join Hopkinsville’s new Fire Station 5: Promotions, retirements, and new recruits were celebrated for Hopkinsville Fire and Police Tuesday night.

Gov. Beshear redirects $9.1 million for senior meals program: Impact on Christian County: The Pennyrile Area Development District is waiting to hear about how much funding they will receive from the state for senior meals.

Library book ban halted: Fort Campbell school ordered to restore books on race, gender: A federal judge has ruled in favor of students from Fort Campbell’s Barsanti Elementary School, finding that the government’s “partisan interest” violated students’ First Amendment rights.

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