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

1. Human Rights Commission plans first Pride celebration in Hopkinsville: The HRC of Hopkinsville-Christian County explained what people can expect from their first Pride in the Park event, and why they decided to plan it.

2. UPDATE: 19-year-old dies after Walnut Street shooting, HPD investigates: An injured man was found inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the chest Wednesday afternoon.

3. Christian County residents advised of upcoming change to trash services: Due to a new franchise agreement by the Christian County Fiscal Court, residents will be required to sign up for this new service by June 12.

4. Summer Fun Guide 2026: Events, live music, free activities coming to Hopkinsville-Christian County: A list of fun things to do with your kids and family this summer in Hopkinsville and throughout Christian County.

5. Baby, toddler severely injured in Crofton tractor crash: A Memorial Day crash in Crofton caused a farm tractor to flip, injuring two young children and their mother.

6. $100,000 requested from City of Hopkinsville for new domestic violence shelter: ‘We are public safety’: Sanctuary Inc. is continuing to seek assistance in funding their new domestic violence shelter.

7. Proposed guidelines outline property acquisition procedures for City of Hopkinsville: The Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole if forwarding a municipal order to the council that will establish guidelines around future property acquisition.

8. Hopkinsville Chamber Orchestra & Chorus to debut at Alhambra in June: June 20 will be the inaugural performance of Hopkinsville’s new chamber orchestra formed by the Pennyroyal Arts Council and First United Methodist Church.

9. Hoptown Hoppers share motivation behind 2026 season, full home game schedule: See what some baseball players from around the region are looking forward to this season as they host the Meet the Hoppers event.

10. Where CCPS students can grab free breakfast, lunch this summer: Christian County Public Schools has released their Summer Feeding schedule for 2026.

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