Local Government

Matthew Handy is running against incumbent Democrat Phillip Brooks.

During the forum, candidates discussed several issues that residents told Hoptown Chronicle mattered the most to them.

Work to close the crossings will start on March 23, the mayor's office said.

Three out of the five PACS buses in Hopkinsville have nearly reached 300,000 miles, and with no replacements in sight, maintenance has become paramount.

Brumfield, a health department employee since 2014, had served as interim director for seven months.

The committee will continue work on the report at its next meeting in March.

Rising costs for materials and labor could impact how far utilities can stretch the grant money.

The committee that Mayor Wendell Lynch appointed last April is charged with studying the potential impact of switching to nonpartisan elections for city offices.

The presiding officer conducts council meetings when the mayor is not present.

Hoptown Chronicle needs your help as we develop a citizens agenda for Hopkinsville and Christian County.

Along with the mayor's race, there are 24 hopefuls vying for Hopkinsville City Council.

Republicans outnumber Democrats by roughly 2 to 1 in county races.