HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Hopkinsville Beautification and Christian County High students will transform downtown for Earth Day with planting initiative: Hopkinsville Beautification is celebrating Earth Day with their yearly tradition of planting flowers and filling pots downtown. READ MORE
City of Hopkinsville and First Street Baptist Church honor Pastor C.E. Timberlake in street renaming ceremony: The community gathered at First Street Baptist Church Wednesday evening for a ribbon cutting of the new street sign honoring Pastor C.E. Timberlake and Kimberly Timberlake. READ MORE
After months of work, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation unveils new playground at Trail of Tears: The playground at the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park got a fresh update, courtesy of Parks and Recreation and Public Works. READ MORE
‘This is a great place for people to gather’: Peg Hays shares decade long growth of Casey Jones Distillery: Located in the heart of Christian County farmland, the distillery continues to focus on building community. READ MORE
Joy Closet takes first steps in creating housing for displaced kids in foster care: Hope House is a new initiative from Joy Closet that will provide dwelling for foster children who are removed from their homes. READ MORE
Free pet adoptions, watch parties happening in Christian County for upcoming eclipse: With the eclipse just days away, there are a few special events planned around Christian County. READ MORE
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