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Christian County honors Highway Department after heavy storm response

Christian County Commission · July 23, 2026
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Summary

The Christian County Commission recognized Highway Department staff July 23 for responding to more than 45 weather-related calls and logging over 240 overtime hours during a quarter marked by severe storms, flooding and two confirmed tornadoes.

The Christian County Commission recognized the county Highway Department at its July 23 meeting for emergency work during a severe-weather quarter. Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris said the crews "responded to more than 45 weather-related calls, and worked over 240 hours of overtime," most overnight or on weekends, and credited them with keeping county roads safe.

The recognition was presented during a regular-session item honoring second-quarter employees. Commissioners did not take formal policy action on the acknowledgment; it was recorded as part of the meeting minutes and public recognition of staff efforts.