Local Government

Gilliam will serve with six Republican magistrates overseeing county government. Two Democrats will remain on the court.
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The city council that takes office with Knight in January will include six new members.
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Martin has been the city's chief financial officer since 2003.
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The landmark was last painted in 2017, when the city was sprucing up for thousands of solar eclipse visitors.
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Hoptown Chronicle has created an interactive map to help residents identify the most convenient polling place to cast their ballot.
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The 16 students will learn about city government and opportunities to volunteer in the community.
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Officials closed the bridge Tuesday after cracks on the surrounding stone work were noticed.
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Community and Development Services board members adopted the proposal for council consideration.
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High school juniors and seniors may apply until Sept. 16.
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The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library was among the Kentucky libraries that received funding to make mobile hotspots available to patrons.
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Research shows that when local election officials use social media to distribute information about voting, voters are more likely to register to vote, to cast ballots and to have their ballots counted.
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Brockman is the third city of Hopkinsville department head to receive the top KLC award in the past eight years.
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