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Fort Campbell signs agreements with Christian, Todd counties
Fort Campbell recently entered into three Intergovernmental Support Agreements with officials in Christian and Todd counties. According to a news release, one of those was the renewal of an existing agreement with the City of Hopkinsville from a five-year term—which was expiring—to a new extended 10-year agreement providing for a partnership in bulk salt purchasing that’s used to during winter weather conditions. This allows both parties to purchase bulk salt in greater quantities at a lower cost. By renewing and extending to a 10-year agreement, a 10 percent cost savings for all parties involved is anticipated.
Fort Campbell Announces Temporary Closures Of Two Gates
Fort Campbell officials have announced the closures of two gates that will impact daily commutes. Both gates 10 and 6 will close starting Sunday. Gate 10’s closure will last through October 15th, while Gate 6 will be closed through December 2nd. Those who typically use Gate 10, will be...
Weekend top picks: Murder Mystery Dinner Show, Vietnam Memorial, Casey Jones Distillery
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – This weekend have fun at Casey Jones Distillery, immerse yourself in a murder mystery, and visit a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Bourbon: A Labor (Day) of Love: Join Casey Jones Distillery, 2815 Witty Lane on Friday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m....
Circumstances Force Futrell To Resign From Cadiz Council
In Kentucky, it isn’t often that a city council person must resign to follow state law and the Commonwealth’s Public Pension Authority, in order to meet specific guidelines about credited time in the County Employee Retirement System and the Kentucky Teacher Retirement System. But such is the case...
Fort Campbell temporarily closing 2 gates for construction
FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Fort Campbell is temporarily closing Gates 10 and 6 for construction starting Sep. 1. Gate 10 is scheduled to be closed through Oct. 15 and Mabry Gate will be open 24/7 during the closure. Individuals will detour from the Gate 10 area to Mabry Gate from Jordan Springs Road to Boiling Springs Road to Mabry Road.
Fort Campbell prepares for prescribed burn and wildfire season
FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Fort Campbell Directorate of Public Works Forestry Section is preparing for the upcoming fire season. During fire season, Forestry conducts prescribed burns in various training areas across the installation and smoke may be seen from off the installation. “Last season Fort Campbell DPW Forestry Section...
The Moving Wall comes to Oak Grove to honor Vietnam veterans | PHOTOS
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) –The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., stretches nearly all the way around the American Legion Post 233 building in Oak Grove. It is on display Labor Day weekend from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. According to...
Oak Grove residents encouraged to contribute memorabilia for 50th anniversary of city
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Oak Grove Community Center is inviting the public to contribute to a special display celebrating the city’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Organized by local leaders and the Oak Grove Steering Committee, the initiative seeks Oak Grove related items such as vintage photographs, blueprints, souvenirs, maps, and other memorabilia.
Officials Seeking Trigg County Chamber Director
An important part-time job has now been posted for Cadiz and Trigg County. The Trigg County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is seeking a president and chamber director, following Beth Sumner’s move to executive director for Cadiz-Trigg County Tourism. A contract position requiring 90 hours a month, or...
Trigg Chamber set to unveil new super-sized piggy
The Trigg County Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to unveil a new local landmark—a 10 foot tall statue affectionately dubbed the Cadiz-Trigg County Piggy. This one-of-a-kind statement piece is a 10-foot tall pig statue that will adorned with images of scenic Cadiz and Trigg County, and those looking to meet this newest pig will be able to find it at Broadbent Square at 5895 Hopkinsville Road—folks travelling on Highway 68 will be able to see the pig, and people can stop and take pictures with it as well.
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