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

$4 million grant agreement signed for new industrial development in Hopkinsville: The City of Hopkinsville has entered into a grant agreement with Kitchen Food Company Limited, an Australian industry planning to expand into the city. READ MORE 

City to use leftover FEMA funds to cover Hopkinsville’s Rotary Park construction costs:  A special called Hopkinsville City Council meeting was held Nov. 26, where councilmembers settled on a way to secure additional funding for the new Rotary Park development at Pardue Lane. READ MORE

Holiday shopping kicks off, Hoptown encouraged to support small businesses: With new big box stores and continued growth of small businesses in Hopkinsville, the holiday shopping season has kicked off as people flock across the city to snag a good deal. READ MORE

Gov. Beshear grants Oak Grove a cannabis dispensary license during lottery: On Nov. 25 Governor Andy Beshear, announced the results of the commonwealth’s first of two license lotteries for medical cannabis dispensaries including Mallard Club LLC in Christian County’s Oak Grove. READ MORE

2,500 tons of road salt is ready to go in Christian County as KYTC preps for winter months: Since the end of October, crews with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have been going through snow and ice safety training to ensure teams are prepared for possible winter weather conditions. READ MORE
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