HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Hopkinsville City Council passes first vote for salary raises, residents publicly voice opposition: “Public service is about sacrifice, not salary.” The first vote to give the Hopkinsville City Council an $8,000 raise passed despite opposition.
Hopkinsville teen found safe after going missing 2 months ago: After an extensive search for several weeks, missing 16-year-old Amanda Henderson of Hopkinsville has been located.
Hopkinsville emergency responders handle over 350 calls for service during winter storm: When ice and snow struck Hopkinsville and Christian County, crews with the fire department and EMS responded to a high volume of calls.
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Salt supply runs low in Oak Grove, Hopkinsville as plows continue clearing roads of ice: Continuous efforts to clear Christian County roads of snow and ice are still in place, with over 1,000 tons of salt used.
Director resigns from Christian County Animal Shelter, acting director named: The search has begun to permanently fill the director shelter position after Melissa Goff resigned.
Locally owned Downtown Nutrition announces closure of business: The East Sixth Street protein smoothing and juice bar has confirmed they will be closing on Feb. 13.
Oak Grove takes next steps for water tower construction despite funding setback: A grant that would have provided around $4 million dollars for a water infrastructure project in Oak Grove was not awarded.
Hopkinsville Transit stops running busses due to icy roads, regular riders affected: Public transit users with monthly passes may not see a refund or extension despite the cancelled routes.
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