Jennifer P. Brown

The total number of people voting in the 2020 general election was a local record but the percentage fell short of Christian County’s turnout in other presidential elections.

In District 2, Tiffany Mumford Brame was the winner over Nichole Eastman.

After the last absentee ballots were counted, incumbents Darvin Adams and Jimmy Dossett learned they had lost their bids for another term in office.

The incumbent interim mayor built most of his early lead over businessman James R. Knight Jr. through absentee ballots.

The coronavirus pandemic brought major changes to the ways voters could cast ballots. In the past, most voters had to go to their assigned precinct on Election Day. This year, voters could go to any of the seven polls open today, as well as two polls that were open for early voting on 18 days prior to Election Day. State election officials also made it easier for anyone to cast an absentee ballot.

The Attorney General’s Office of Special Prosecutions reviews calls to the hotline, and complaints that involve allegations of election fraud are referred to the Department of Criminal Investigations.

Voters are encouraged to wear a mask and they should bring photo identification.

Local election officials reported more than 15,000 early and absentee ballots combined through Friday. County Clerk Mike Kem expects the final tally to exceed 25,000.

Anyone needing a test this morning may call the health department.

Most insurance covers the full cost of the flu shot.

Southern Belle Deli and Catering Co. has moved into a building at Fifth and Main streets.

Recommendations include allowing employees to work from home when possible, discontinuing all events and gatherings, and avoiding in-person service at restaurants or bars, among other requests.