HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Over 100 years of history, traditions merge with CCHS Tigers branding: The branding for the new consolidated Christian County High School was shared, with the goal of honoring the previous legacies of the merging schools. READ MORE
Pembroke Mennonite Church mourns woman involved in fatal wreck that killed 2: One of the victims who was killed in a car accident was laid to rest in Christian County on Wednesday. READ MORE
$52 million Christian County budget decreases from last year, several capital projects planned: Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam held the annual budget address on May 12, sharing the Christian County Fiscal Court’s 2025-26 proposed budget. READ MORE
Salvation Army pitches major expansion, new design in downtown Hopkinsville: During the Pennyrile Area Development District Board meeting, Lieutenant David Donegan with the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville spoke to the board about design plans for a new facility. READ MORE
New home fills vacant lot in Hopkinsville through Landbank Authority: A vacant lot on West Edmunds Street in Hopkinsville has been transformed into a 1,200 square foot home through the Hopkinsville & Christian County Landbank Authority. READ MORE
Jeffers Bend thanks local inmates for flood aid ahead of Take Kids Fishing Day: During the May 13 Christian County Fiscal Court meeting, Diane Turner with Jeffers Bend Environmental Center shared how the community has showed up to support them as they gear up for Take Kids Fishing Day. READ MORE
Brantley Gilbert, otters, carnival rides, at this month’s Spring into Summer Festival in Oak Grove: Oak Grove’s Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival is returning this month with two days of fun activities, food, carnival rides, and a massive free concert the weekend of May 24. READ MORE
Tommy Wade Jr. funds gym renovation for Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville: The Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville Christian County is partnering with local basketball legend Tommy Wade Jr. to renovate the gym at the club. READ MORE
Marker for time capsule unveiled in Oak Grove: Oak Grove residents and city officials joined on May 9 to unveil the stone marker of the city’s time capsule. READ MORE