HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
1. Chris Janson announced as Summer Salute headliner in Hopkinsville: Country music star Chris Janson will headline this September’s Summer salute in downtown Hopkinsville.
2. Oak Grove to continue seeing 10-cent gas tax reduction as prices rise again: 33 Kentucky cities and counties will have their gas tax reduction extended, while the majority of Christian County will see prices increase this week.
3. PACS senior meal delivery program potentially faces extreme cuts again: Senior home delivered meal programs in Christian County and throughout Kentucky may be facing a $9.1 million shortfall.
4. Christian County officials push for trash service enrollment, new fiscal year budget approved: The Christian County Fiscal Court is continuing to remind residents of an upcoming change to trash services, also approving next fiscal year’s budget.
5. Seasoned Clarksville baseball coach joins Christian County Tigers alongside new head softball coach: Christian County Public Schools announced the head baseball and softball coaches for the new Christian County High School.
6. Christian County ECC utilizes modern tech as Gov. Beshear plans statewide upgrades: With all 117 call centers in Kentucky to be upgraded, Christian County ECC shared how they already utilize some of these more modern features day to day.
7. History that put Hopkinsville on the map: Night Riders, Kelly Green Men, Trail of Tears and more: In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are a few pivotal moments in Hopkinsville history that have helped shape the city.
8. Letters, memories sealed away in Hopkinsville time capsule until 2036: The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library buried a time capsule with the help from the community for the next ten years.
9. New CCHS Tiger Band announces theme for debut showcase: ‘This is a unique opportunity’: A fun, vibrant New Kids on the Block theme will set the tone for the new Christian County High School Tiger Band this fall.
10. 75th Western Kentucky State Fair: Rides, pageants, tractor pulls, livestock in Hopkinsville: Here is what to expect from this year’s Western Kentucky State Fair in Hopkinsville, concludes its nine-day run on July 4.