HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
1. ‘Unsafe and unlivable’: Code violations for Hopkinsville rental include rats, broken windows, holes: An investigation into a rental duplex in Hopkinsville led to a stack of code violations, with it ultimately declared an unsafe structure.
2. Retired Hopkinsville firefighter praised for 22 years of service, lifesaving efforts: Captain Curtis Nightingale was acknowledged by the City of Hopkinsville for his time as a firefighter.
3. $1 million in federal funding secured for Oak Grove water infrastructure project: Congressman Comer announced that federal funding to aid a massive water project in Oak Grove has moved forward.
4. Hopkinsville City Council advances proposal to raise next-term salaries: The Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole decided to move forward with a salary increase for future councilmembers.
5. Development boom in Oak Grove leads to future traffic concerns for Walter Garrett Lane: With an auto auction and dispensary opening soon on Walter Garrett Lane, councilmembers talked future expansion.
6. Downtown Hopkinsville skyline takes shape as clock tower repairs advance: A portion of the clock tower restoration has progressed in downtown Hopkinsville after being damaged by a storm in 2023.
7. 2 Christian County farms awarded for high yields in soybeans, wheat, corn: Hunt Farms and Folz Farms from Christian County were both 2025 Kentucky Yield Contest winners.
8. Halfway through fiscal year, Hopkinsville sees decrease in revenue from business licenses, payroll taxes: City officials discussed the reasoning behind a slight decrease in revenue from business licenses and payroll taxes in Hopkinsville this fiscal year so far.
9. City officials explore next steps, public input for Bluegrass Splash’s future: The Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole discussed how best to involve the community in next steps for dealing with the water park.
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