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

The Play Parlor opens in Hopkinsville as local bakery expands with creative kid space | PHOTOS: A new play cafe has opened for Hopkinsville kids as Joelle’s expands their location.

Potential plan to mitigate flooding in Oak Grove neighborhood could cost $300,000: Extensive excavation of a nearby drain basin could help mitigate flood issues in an Oak Grove neighborhood.

Community grieves after Hopkinsville man dies in overnight motorcycle accident: Brandon Oldham of Hopkinsville died in a motorcycle accident overnight.

Interruptions to Fort Campbell Falcons schedule gains attention of Sen. Mitch McConnell: Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is seeking an exemption to the government shutdown that will allow Fort Campbell High School to play football tonight.

7 CCPS educators accept administrative positions at new Christian County High School: Current CCPS leadership will be moving into roles at the new Christian County High School when it opens next fall.

Jennie Stuart Health enters first day as part of Deaconess, no immediate changes made
The new partnership between Deaconess and Jennie Stuart Health has officially launched as of October.

PACS ‘buys time’ with adjusted senior meal program amid extreme budget cuts: With the region facing $1.5 million in cuts, PACS and the Christian County Senior Center will now switch to a temporary 3-day a week schedule.

Government shutdown halts pay for Fort Campbell personnel, services continue: BACH and MWR remain open, Fort Campbell soldiers will continue duty without pay during the government shutdown.

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