Local Government

An Ohio development company wants to buy several acres at Hammond Drive and Old Clarksville Pike to build a 70-unit apartment house.
The decision leaves Hopkinsville Christian County Academy in limbo. District officials had hoped to open the school in 2024.
The city is seeking an additional $75,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund the mural project titled "If These Walls Could Talk."
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Crofton, LaFayette, Oak Grove and Pembroke are among 360 Kentucky communities receiving an allocation.
The May 17 primary race between Doug Wilcox and Mark Graham was in limbo because a software error resulted in 109 ineligible ballots being cast.
Positions were drawn for two school board races and for city races in Oak Grove, Pembroke, Crofton and LaFayette.
Judge John Atkins indicated the eventual decision leans toward Wilcox but more time is needed to address questions from Graham's attorney.
Judge John Atkins is presiding in the case involving Republican candidates Mark Graham and Doug Wilcox.
Hoptown Chronicle asked the elections board to not have a private discussion about a court petition in the race between Mark Graham and Doug Wilcox.
The outcome of the race between Republicans Mark Graham and Doug Wilcox is unknown because ballots were issued to 109 voters not eligible to vote in the race.
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The program is open to residents and business owners in Christian County.
The ordinance will take effect following publication of a legal notice, which is expected by the end of the month.
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