The Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by The Divine Nine and Friends of Hopkinsville, brought the community together on June 21 to honor the Freedom Day of Black Americans from slavery.
With high temperatures around 95 and a heat index as high as 106, a Heat Advisory is in effect through June 27 for Christian County.
Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
A man was killed during a car accident that occurred Friday afternoon in Christian County.
A vacant home on North Kentucky Avenue went up in flames early Friday morning, filling the area with plumes of smoke Hopkinsville Fire Department extinguished it.
New state legislation requires the Christian County Board of Education to prohibit students from accessing their cell phones, with more legislation eliminating all electronic communication between students and staff members.
With the sunny weather on the way, this weekend is perfect for a day out in Hopkinsville.
he Human Rights Commission in Hopkinsville is already preparing for their 2025 Unity Breakfast, which celebrates dedicated and passionate community leaders through the theme of “Humility…Unity…Peace.”
A 101st Airborne Division soldier has died in a non-combat incident in Iraq.
Hopkinsville weather: A Tornado Watch has been issued for Christian and surrounding counties until 8 p.m. Residents should stay alert for weather warnings throughout the day.