🌱 Why a Hopkinsville traffic stop led to multiple serious charges
Morning Hopkinsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Hopkinsville traffic stop led to multiple serious charges
- How a former high school could transform alternative education in Hopkinsville
- Which Hopkinsville streets are closed right now due to a gas leak?
Also on today's calendar: 4th Annual Polar Express Event and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 59, low: 26.
- Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Police arrest Hopkinsville man for pointing firearm at victims (whopam.com) — Hopkinsville Police recently arrested a 23-year-old local man after a woman reported that a driver pointed what appeared to be a handgun at her and her child on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Officers later stopped the vehicle near South Virginia and 3rd streets, finding BB guns and marijuana vape pens, and charged the driver with wanton endangerment and several traffic and drug-related offenses. 
2. Plans to repurpose old CCHS campus for alternative programs moves ahead, rebranding anticipated (christiancountynow.com) — Christian County Public Schools plans to turn the current Christian County High School campus in Hopkinsville into a centralized hub for alternative programs once the new consolidated high school opens. By August 2026, Bluegrass Learning Academy, Virtual Learning, Focus and Finish, and home hospital services could share the site under a new Christian County Learning Center name, expanding access to classrooms, a cafeteria, and a gym.
3. Homes evacuated as crews investigate gas leak in downtown Hopkinsville (christiancountynow.com) — Emergency crews have shut down West Seventh Street in downtown Hopkinsville and evacuated nearby homes while they work to contain a gas leak near the 900 block. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and use West Second Street as a detour while Hopkinsville Fire Department and Atmos Energy investigate and secure the scene.
4. HFD provides safety tips, invites the community to donate gifts (whopam.com) — Hopkinsville Fire Department leaders are sharing urgent winter safety tips and asking residents to donate unwrapped gifts for local children in 50 families. Donations are due Friday at headquarters on Phillip Meacham Way, and officials stress safe space-heater use, careful driving on ice, and fully defrosting windshields to prevent fires and accidents.
5. Hopkinsville Boys & Girls Club staff member receives regional recognition (christiancountynow.com) — A Hopkinsville Boys & Girls Club leader, Amanda Nielsen, has been honored as the 2025 Midwest Region Program Staff of the Year for her work with local youth. Her innovative programs in academics, mental health, and healthy lifestyles are earning regional recognition while directly benefiting kids and families in Hopkinsville-Christian County.
📸 Around Hopkinsville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Silent Book Club
The Book and Bottle Shop, 123 E 9th St, Hopkinsville
2:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Ribbon Cutting- The Neighborhood Hopkinsville
Christian County Chamber of Commerce , 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd , Hopkinsville
10:00 am -
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
Christian County Chamber of Commerce , 507 S Main St , Hopkinsville
7:00 pm -
The Polar Express Viewing
Christian County Chamber of Commerce , 507 S Main St , Hopkinsville
10:00 am -
Die Hard viewing
Christian County Chamber of Commerce , 507 S Main St , Hopkinsville
3:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting- Nate Harris Shelter Insurance
Christian County Chamber of Commerce , 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd , Hopkinsville
4:00 pm -
Its a Wonderful Life Viewing
Christian County Chamber of Commerce , 507 S Main St , Hopkinsville
6:00 pm -
4th Annual Polar Express Event
The Showbox , 4000 Fort Campbell Blvd , Hopkinsville
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Drink and Think with Ginnie — Hopkinsville Brewing Company
Hopkinsville Brewing Company , 102 E 5th St , Hopkinsville
6:30 pm -
Small Business Lab
Dawson Springs Branch Library , 103 W Ramsey St , Dawson Springs
9:00 am -
Caregiver and Child Yoga – Todd County Public Library
Todd County Public Library , 507 S Main St , Elkton
11:00 am -
Open Business Lab – Drop In & Create!
200 W Arcadia Ave , Dawson Springs
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
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- Hi neighbors!
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