Survey teams with the National Weather Service in Paducah have confirmed that an EF-2 tornado touched down in southern Christian County, passing over Fort Campbell Boulevard during the storms on May 16.
Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Severe storms coming through Christian County left a path of damage, with extensive power outages, downed trees, and debris impacting the community.
Community engagement coordinators have been working with seniors at Christian County Public Schools to lay a solid plan for after graduation.
Christian County and the surrounding area are at a moderate risk for severe weather on Friday. Multiple rounds of storms are likely to occur anywhere between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field and operate the newly developed MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).
The threat of rain and thunderstorms continues into the weekend, with daily chances of incoming weather predicted through Sunday.
The branding for the new consolidated Christian County High School was shared by Christian County Public Schools, with the goal of honoring the previous legacies of the merging schools.
On May 15, Oak Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle confirmed stolen from Hopkinsville. As a result of the investigation, two residents from Clarksville, Tennessee were arrested.
This weekend in Christian County you can take a tipsy tour of downtown Hopkinsville, enroll for class at HCC, meet a local author at the library, attend a fun piano concert, or jam out to free live music at a distillery!