Local Government

Humphries will face Walter Cummings, the county treasurer, in the November general election.

In November, Gilliam will face the incumbent Democrat, Steve Tribble, who is seeking an eighth term in office.

West, an educator who serves on city council, and Knight, a small business owner, won the Democratic and Republican primaries, respectively.

City council will discuss the budget during two Committee of the Whole meetings this month.

Committee chairman Rich Maddux will present a summary to council members on May 19.

The decision came amid a notable shift in local public sentiment about drinking. In 2003 and 2005, Hopkinsville churches were vocal in their opposition to Sunday alcohol sales.

A relative newcomer to Hopkinsville led the effort to get the measure before city council.

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Much of the funding will be diverted toward Batter Capital billboards, web content and other media.

Several streets in the Springmont and Hunting Creek neighborhoods are slated to be repaved.

Jamie Lienberger sees the city spending too much money and said she would look for ways to save.