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

1. 7,200 ballots cast during Christian County primary, candidates speak out about results: See the impact of having a closed primary in Christian County, with Sheriff DeArmond and Mayor Knight commenting on the results.

2. 4 first term councilmembers voted out as primary reshapes Hopkinsville leadership: Results from the primary are already reshaping the county and city legislatives bodies as Christian County braces for new leadership.

3. Guffey shares first thoughts, plans for huge announcement after defeating Mayor Knight in primary: Shortly after securing the republican nomination for Mayor of Hopkinsville, Russ Guffey spoke with Christian County Now about what happens next.

4. Election results: Sheriff DeArmond re-elected, Guffey gets Hopkinsville mayor nomination: Here are the latest results in the Christian County Primary Election, with Hopkinsville mayor, sheriff, city council, magistrates, PVA on the ballot.

5. Expansion of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. in Hopkinsville to create 200 new jobs: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco is closing their plant in Nashville and transitioning operations to Hopkinsville by expanding the existing facility.

6. CCPS school board approves $1,000 stipends, extends superintendent contract: The school board once again approved $1,000 stipends for full-time classified employees, while discussing possible decreases in SEEK funding.

7. Fort Campbell soldiers involved in 2003 Kuwait attack awarded Purple Hearts by Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth visited Fort Campbell, Kentucky to administer an enlistment oath and award several soldiers with Purple Hearts.

8. Where to swim this summer near Christian County: Pools, splash pads, water parks: Here is a list of public pools, splash pads, and water parks near Hopkinsville-Christian County to explore this summer.

9. Christian County among top 10 in Kentucky for spring turkey harvest: 639 turkeys were harvested in Christian County during the short spring season, ranking number five out of the top ten counties in Kentucky.

10. Hopkinsville reports positive payroll tax trend for April amid recent revenue concerns: A large portion of revenue from payroll taxes is trending upward for Hopkinsville, with the city CFO breaking down a history of fluctuations.

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