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

  1. Data center in Hopkinsville: HES approached to supply power for possible 50-megawatt facility: Hopkinsville Electric Service is looking to expand their capacity with the TVA to accommodate a proposed data center in the city.
  2. Hopkinsville church announces dismissal of pastor after arrest: Hillcrest Baptist Church announced that Pastor Jeremiah Swaw has been let go after turning himself in to authorities.
  3. Road reconstruction by future Buc-ee’s in Oak Grove to start: ‘It’s been a big question’: Big changes to Pembroke Oak Grove Road and Carneal Lane are coming, including a road being moved to accommodate the 74,000 square foot travel center.
  4. Principal Carver talks new traditions on Christian County High School’s first day | PHOTOS: Hopkinsville and Christian County High Schools officially consolidated as students walked onto the brand-new campus together for the first day.
  5. 10 measles cases confirmed in Christian County, outbreak spreads to other counties: The Kentucky Department of Public Health has released more information about a recent measles outbreak that stemmed from Christian County.
  6. CCPS goes with higher tax rate, approves slight raise for teachers: A one cent property tax increase has been approved by the Christian County Board of Education, along with a raise for full-time employees.
  7. From rivals to teammates: Christian County football begins a new era in 2026 | PHOTOS: The Hopkinsville Tigers and Christian County Colonels have shared a football rivalry that spans generations. This fall, the two schools will come together as one program.
  8. Pennyroyal Arts Council raises over $30,000 during Hoptown Hopfest concert: An epic night of yacht rock at the Alhambra Theater helped raise necessary funds to further support the arts in Hopkinsville.
  9. 39th Annual Trail of Tears Pow Wow planned for September in Hopkinsville: This year’s Pow Wow will take place at Hopkinsville’s Trail of Tears Commemorative Park on Sept. 12-13.
  10. TVA awards $2,500 to support growth of Christian County High robotics program: Robotics students at the new Christian County High School are kickstarting the program with grant money from the TVA.

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