🌱 New trial date set in closely watched Oak Grove homicide case
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In today's newsletter:
- New trial date set in closely watched Oak Grove homicide case
- See which horse flew to victory at Oak Grove’s harness track
- What last year’s Oak Grove flooding taught Christian County emergency crews
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as cool, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
- Saturday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New trial date set for 2024 Oak Grove murder suspect (whopam.com) — A high‑profile homicide tied to a 2024 party in Oak Grove is now set for trial this fall, with the suspect receiving a new attorney and an October 19 start date. Prosecutors say they’re ready to proceed, and the Christian Circuit Court expects the case to last several days, keeping local attention on how justice unfolds for the victim’s family. 
2. Cassidy Whitton – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com) — Harness racing fans in Oak Grove saw local action Monday as driver Cassidy Whitton steered her horse Anns Marina Delray to a sharp 1:54.4 victory in the USHDC feature at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel. The brief update comes from the U.S. Trotting Association, which also invites fans and participants to share future racing news and story ideas.
3. 1 year after flood, this April brought below average rainfall to Christian County (christiancountynow.com) — Oak Grove families are still feeling the effects of last year’s devastating Christian County floods, which left homes swamped with lingering, sewage‑tainted water. This spring has been dramatically drier, and Hopkinsville’s fire chief is using the calmer weather to reflect on how emergency crews responded and what they learned to better protect residents if another major flood hits.
4. Celeste De Colon, 88, of Oak Grove (wkdzradio.com) — Oak Grove residents are mourning the passing of 88-year-old Celeste Richardson De Colon, who died Monday at Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehab. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was a Christian homemaker and is remembered by children in Oak Grove and Hopkinsville, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family has chosen cremation, with a celebration of life to be scheduled later.
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Senior Awards
Todd County Central High School
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Christian County Varsity Baseball @ Fort Campbell →
Fort Campbell High School, 912 Carentan Rd, Clarksville
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STES & NTES KSA ends
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Preschool Graduations
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North Todd Talent Show
Todd County Elkton, KY 42220
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HCCHS Varsity Softball @ Fort Campbell →
Fort Campbell High School, 912 Carentan Rd, Clarksville
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Lyon County Varsity Baseball @ Todd County Central →
Todd County Central High School, 806 S Main St, Elkton
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TCCHS Baccalaureate
Todd County Elkton, KY 42220
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Final Exam - TCCHS
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TCMS Awards Day
Todd County Elkton, KY 42220
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5th Grade Visit to TCMS
Todd County Elkton, KY 42220
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Small Business Listening Session
City of Hopkinsville Council Meetings and Public Events Municipal Building 715 S Virginia St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
11:00 am
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