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

Fort Campbell to receive over $50 million for new air traffic control tower, Chinook hangar: U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell announced that federal dollars will funder modern infrastructure updates at Fort Campbell.

HCC students get hands on experience building local Habitat for Humanity home: Students with Hopkinsville Community College are currently building a home on East 21st Street.

Crofton’s little free library converted into food pantry to support community beyond shutdown: A Crofton native has repurposed her little free library at Gordon Park to assist community members with food needs through the rest of the year.

Oak Grove residents push for bus stop safety: ‘The problem just persists’: People in Oak Grove are working with law enforcement and city officials to get drivers to stop around busses.

Christian County faces shifting healthcare landscape with local merger, new nearby hospitals: See what new hospitals coming to Clarksville had to say about serving the Christian County community.

Building police force from scratch: CCPS safety director shares progress, vision for growth: Director of Safety Clayton Sumner shared an inside look at the Christian County Public Schools Police.

New Freddy’s location opens this week in Oak Grove: Oak Grove’s newest fast-food restaurant, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, will open to the public on Nov. 11.

CCPS invests in video scoreboard to mimic college arena at new Christian County High: The new Christian County High School’s main gym is getting a four-sided video scoreboard.

| DOWNLOAD THE APP: Sign up for our free Christian County Now app