HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Hoptown Helps Grant Program established to assist non-profits and improve transparency: The Hopkinsville City Council voted to establish the Hoptown Helps Grant Program to supply funds to non-profit agencies in a fair and transparent manner. READ MORE
Hopkinsville Skate Park to be revived with original mural during non-profit youth event: A Hopkinsville non-profit is inviting local youth to pour their creativity into revitalizing and revamping the Hopkinsville Skate Park by creating a one-of-a-kind mural. READ MORE
‘I am worried sick’: Oak Grove residents express traffic concerns around new subdivision: Residents of Avondale Road in Oak Grove voiced their concerns of a new subdivision being developed called Echo Ridge at the Oak Grove City Council meeting Tuesday night. READ MORE
Live music, food trucks, vendors to fill Virginia Park during Hello Spring Festival: The Hello Spring Festival is coming to downtown Hopkinsville, hosted by Vansauwa’s Tacos and Vegan Eats. This family-friendly festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 in Virginia Park on East Ninth and South Campbell streets. READ MORE
CCPS to invest over $100,000 into required math resource for students: Due to mandates set by the state, the school district is being prompted to invest in an additional high quality instructional resource for math that will benefit both teachers and students. READ MORE
French delegates from Hopkinsville’s sister city arrive to exchange experiences, explore community: Sister city delegates from Carentan, France have been exploring Christian County and the surrounding area all week, culminating in a community presentation. READ MORE