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

Student cell phones to be locked up: Christian County schools adapt to state legislation: New state legislation requires the Christian County Board of Education to prohibit students from accessing their cell phones during instruction, with more legislation eliminating all electronic communication between students and staff members.

101st Airborne Division soldier dies in non-combat incident in Iraq:  A 101st Airborne Division soldier has died in a non-combat incident in Iraq.

Council approves amended budget: Inner city cuts remain, more funding allocated to roads: The Hopkinsville City Council approved the second reading of the capital and operational budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with final amendments excluding funding from an inner-city program, and nearly $300,000 added to the budget for roads.

Drinking and strolling: Things to know about Hopkinsville’s new Downtown Entertainment District: Patrons in downtown Hopkinsville will be permitted to drink and walk around public spaces and other businesses as the city launches the Downtown Entertainment District on June 21.

Tourists spent a record breaking $240 million in Christian County this past year: Christian County has had another record-breaking year for tourism, both in visitor spending and economic impact.

Alien Invasion Day returns to Hopkinsville 70 years after Kelly Little Green Men encounter: 70 years after the Kelly Little Green Men were reported to have beamed down in Christian County, Visit Hopkinsville is hosting two extraterrestrial events to celebrate the city’s connection to this famous alien encounter.

‘What have they done for Oak Grove?’: Officials share frustrations with local economic development entities: At the Oak Grove City Council meeting, extensive discussion about the possibility of leaving local economic development councils was discussed due to the failure to include the city in growth opportunities.

Christian County Chamber of Commerce hosts 136th Annual Dinner with Dr. Eugene Poole Jr. | PHOTOS: The Christian County Chamber of Commerce brought the community together on June 17 to celebrate and showcase their accomplishments, while inspiring the crowd with keynote speaker Dr. Eugene Poole Jr.

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