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

1. Christian County sees population decline, among highest drops in U.S.: The United States Census Bureau has made a list of the top 10 Counties by Percent Decline, with Christian County coming in at number seven.

2. Stadium of Champions renovation pushed to accommodate HHS, CCHS graduations: Christian County Public Schools quickly adjusted after community members were unhappy with a decision to hold graduations at school gyms.

3. New tattoo studio opens in Hopkinsville with space for local makers, artists: LoserRising: Tattoo and Consignment Store is now open in Hopkinsville on East Ninth Street.

4. Over 600 Easter hams distributed to Fort Campbell soldiers, first responders | PHOTOS: Hams for Heroes was held in Oak Grove for active-duty military, first responders and veterans.

5. Community spirit shines during Crofton’s first fish fry of 2026 | PHOTOS: This longstanding Crofton tradition is no ordinary fish fry, but a pure expression of what it means to be a community.

6. School bus driver cited for careless driving after injury crash in Hopkinsville: Citations for traffic violations were given to the 70-year-old school bus driver after an accident on Tuesday.

7. Off-duty soldiers may soon be able to carry private firearms on Fort Campbell: With a change from the Department of War, rules around carrying private firearms on military instillations will change.

8. Vote to fill vacant Hopkinsville City Council seat planned for next meeting: Four applicants have submitted their name to be considered for the now vacant Ward 8 seat on the Hopkinsville City Council.

9. $1.7 million in state funding granted to Christian County to support industrial developments: Future development at Commerce Park II is being aided by state dollars, which is where Kitchen Food Company and Ascend are being built.

10. Statewide, Hopkinsville political yard sign restrictions ahead of primary election: When is it ok to put up a yard sign supporting a local candidate? Kentucky law says 30 days while Hopkinsville has regulations on placement.

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