HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Christian County, Gov. Beshear pushes for additional flood aid: On April 29, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he has sent additional requests to FEMA seeking aid for families and communities affected by April’s floods. READ MORE
Expect more air traffic, trucks near Fort Campbell during major 101st Airborne Division training event: Area residents should be prepared for additional military air and highway traffic from May 1-10, as the 101st Airborne Division conducts a major training event, spanning locations in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana. READ MORE
$55 million plan to renovate various CCPS facilities moves to school board: The Local Planning Committee in Christian County approved a draft of the District Facility Plan that detailed extensive upgrades and future renovations to Christian County Public Schools and their facilities. READ MORE
Mayor announces $56 million budget, no tax increases for City of Hopkinsville: Early Friday morning, Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight spoke to a room of community members and city employees during the Mayor’s Budget Address. READ MORE
Family coordinates blood drive in Hopkinsville honoring 23-year-old undergoing chemo: First Christian Church in Hopkinsville is hosting a blood drive on May 5 in honor of 23-year-old Chase Pemberton, who is currently at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville receiving treatment. READ MORE
New FiveStar convenience store and gas station opens on Pembroke Road: After a few months of construction, the FiveStar convenience store has opened up its first location in Christian County alongside 20 Marathon fuel pumps. READ MORE
Racers face off against the rain and each other during Soap Box Derby | PHOTOS: The rain did not slow down dozens of young racers who have been working hard assembling their cars for the 19th Annual Soap Box Derby. READ MORE
75th Annual Rotary Auction ends with record-breaking funds raised: The Hopkinsville Rotary Auction ended last night, after a long week of Rotarians, community leaders, and members bidding on hundreds of items to help raise money for the Rotary Scholars Program. READ MORE
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