HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage for Hopkinsville family of fallen 101st Airborne pilot: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage of a Hopkinsville family in honor of fallen Chief Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Healy, who served in the 101st Airborne Division. READ MORE
Pennyrile Parkway officially redesignated as Interstate 169 after extensive construction: Construction has concluded on the nearly $14 million project to upgrade 34 miles of the Pennyrile Parkway between the I-69 interchange in Hopkins County and Interstate 24 south of Hopkinsville in Christian County. READ MORE
Hopkinsville Police works to keep roads safe through New Years, state cracks down on drunk driving: Law enforcement across Kentucky is supporting the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from Dec. 11 through New Years. READ MORE
Fort Campbell water supply lawsuit claims ‘forever chemicals’ have contaminated groundwater: Over 50 military installations are alleged to have toxic levels of water contamination that cause a variety of illnesses, diseases and cancers. Now, Fort Campbell has been added to that list. READ MORE
Chrisitan County Jail to initiate counseling program to help inmates after release: The Christian County Fiscal Court approved a memorandum of understanding for mental health services with the Christian County Jail. READ MORE
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