HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Ascend Elements focuses on local recruitment, clear progress seen at construction site in Hopkinsville: Mark Fern with Ascend Elements gave updates about the one million square foot chemical plant being built in Hopkinsville during the Southwestern Kentucky Economic Development Council meeting on Oct. 28. READ MORE
Early voting kicks off in Christian County with long lines at The Bruce: Early voting began on Halloween in Christian County, with multiple early voting locations available to voters over the next three days. READ MORE
Ashley Outlet opens at Bradford Square Mall in Hopkinsville and celebrates with ribbon cutting: Ashley Outlet Furniture Store is now open in Hopkinsville at the Bradford Square Mall, and the community celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 30. READ MORE
Pembroke Fire Department awarded $50,000 grant to build large training facility for the region: A state of the art training facility is set to be built at the Pembroke Fire Department that will provide firefighters in and around Christian County with access to specialized training. READ MORE
Joy Closet expanding mission with high-end consignment store: For the past year, Joy Closet’s board of directors has been developing Joyful, a consignment store open to the community. READ MORE
Downtown Hopkinsville, community outreach discussed by Ward 12 City Council candidates: Ward 12 City Council Republican candidate Elizabeth Draude and Democratic candidate Samual Goodman attended the debate and forum on Oct. 24. READ MORE
City Council candidates for Ward 10 discuss small businesses, issues for residents during forum: Ward 10 City Council Republican candidate Mike Velez, and Democratic candidate Andre Gold attended the forum and debate on Oct. 24. READ MORE