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

FEMA approves nearly $3 million in flood aid to Christian County residents, more to come: Christian County Emergency Management shared that FEMA has already authorized nearly $3 million in aid to residents who were impacted by the flood that damaged over a hundred homes.

Recreational road use of SPVs now legal, CCSO details registration process: The Christian County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify residents of a new law passed during the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly that will impact the operation of ATVs, UTVs, and other special purpose vehicles on public roadways.
City regulations for using fireworks, July Fourth events around Christian County: There are a few events planned where the public is invited to July Fourth celebrations full of fireworks, with the city also reminding people of regulations in place for independent use.Over a dozen inmates at Christian County Jail get baptized by local volunteers: As summer begins, over a dozen inmates at the Christian County Jail entered into a new chapter in their lives by following through with a baptism while they are incarcerated.

Jeffers Bend raises money for programming, awards community members during Benefit for the Bend: Necessary funding was raised for Jeffers Bend Environmental Center during their annual event, Benefit for the Bend.

Businesses to feature local artists during Art After Dark in downtown Hopkinsville: With the recent launch of the Downtown Entertainment District in Hopkinsville, patrons will be able to drink and walk around to their favorite businesses while supporting the local art scene each month during Art After Dark.

First hot dog eating champion named, fun continues at Western Kentucky State Fair | PHOTOS: With multiple days of events already passing by at the Western Kentucky State Fair in Hopkinsville, more fun is still had as rides continue, and the fair’s first ever hot dog eat champion was named.

‘Everybody loves him’: HPD throws community birthday party for Bolo, beloved paw-trol dog: The Hopkinsville Police Department’s popular paw-trol dog Bolo was showered with gifts and belly scratches while celebrating his fifth birthday with the community during a party at the Pardue Lane Dog Park.