Julia Hunter

Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.

The governor also awarded $500,000 to the county for the construction of a bridge in north Christian.
By Julia Hunter
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The decision allows those who are eligible for a booster to choose any of the three that have been approved in the United States.
By Julia Hunter
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FDA and CDC advisory committees also are expected to consider administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 through 11 in the coming weeks.
By Julia Hunter
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As the number of cases appears to decrease, vaccination rates among health care personnel have grown — but still remain well below the statewide average.
By Julia Hunter
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Despite Christian County being eliminated from consideration for a 500,000-square-foot meat processing plant, we're sharing your answers to our questions to help inform future discussions about proposed local developments.
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News of the proposed development has drawn heavy scrutiny from many county residents and some public officials.
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An aerial view shows a 378-acre tract (above the CSX rail line) that a Wisconsin meatpacking company has considered for a massive slaughterhouse. The land is on John Rivers Road. The town of Pembroke is visible in the upper left corner of the photo. (Image from South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council)
As we seek to address some of the most important issues related to this story, we want to hear from you.
By Julia Hunter
An aerial view shows a 378-acre tract (above the CSX rail line) that a Wisconsin meatpacking company has considered for a massive slaughterhouse. The land is on John Rivers Road. The town of Pembroke is visible in the upper left corner of the photo. (Image from South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council)
A surge in cases of the delta variant has prompted an unrelenting stream of COVID-19 patients at Jennie Stuart unlike ever before.
By Julia Hunter
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Four aircraft landed Thursday morning at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport, carrying individuals who were in town to discuss a proposed beef processing facility. Flight logs and public records hint at possible topics of discussion during the whirlwind of meetings that followed their arrival.
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A learjet that arrived Thursday, Sept. 30, sits at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport. The aircraft is registered to an Iowa company that manufactures grain storage, grain drying and handling equipment, and steel buildings. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
As rapid antigen testing continues to expand, it's important to understand that a negative result doesn't necessarily mean you don't have COVID-19.
By Julia Hunter
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The modified quarantine strategy is gaining momentum with school districts across the country, despite the lack of an endorsement by federal health officials. Nevertheless, early studies appear promising — when protocols are implemented alongside other COVID-19 precautions like masking.
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The event will feature a farm-to-table dinner, a short relay race, an arts and crafts fair, live musical performances and children's activities.
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