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

Less than 10% of Hopkinsville recycles, city council votes to eliminate curbside service: At the Aug. 5 Hopkinsville City Council meeting, the first vote was held that would eliminate the Hopkinsville Solid Wase Enterprise’s recycling services.

8 SROs join new CCPS Police, district run officers to be at elementary schools this year: Christian County Public Schools has established a new law enforcement agency, with district run school resource officers.

Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville celebrates 20 years with new Wade Family Gymnasium | PHOTOS: Community members came together on Wednesday to celebrate a major milestone for the Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County.

HWEA to increase wholesale water rate over 3 years: The Hopkinsville Water Environmental Authority is planning to increase their wholesale rate for the first time 15 years.

600,000 vehicles traveled through Oak Grove in July, police log time spent on DUI’s: The Oak Grove Police Department shared how many hours they have spent dealing with alcohol arrests on the road while traffic increases through the city.

Christian County school zones: Police patrols to increase as students return this month: The Hopkinsville Police Department and Christian County Sheriff’s Office are taking preventative action against traffic violations ahead of the school year.

The Great Goblin Hunt to lead teams on alien search through Hopkinsville: Ahead of Alien Invasion Day on Aug. 23, teams can participate in a scavenger hunt to track down alien statues hidden throughout Hopkinsville.

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