Local Government

Tribble, a Democrat, said his priorities include expansion of broadband internet, economic development, funding law enforcement and maintaining county roads.

A former Hopkinsville police officer, DeArmond first won election as sheriff in 2018.

Hopkinsville City Council will discuss plans for the $50,000 prize at its Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night.

Newby previously worked in the Christian County Clerk's Office.

Humphries is the first candidate to announce for county clerk. The incumbent, Mike Kem, is not seeking re-election.

Nonpartisan Elections Citizens Committee is planning two forums to help educate local voters.

The incumbent Democrat, Steve Tribble, said he'll make an official announcement in seven to 10 days about his plans for the 2022 election

Hopkinsville currently has a committee that is considering a move to nonpartisan local elections.

Adam Smith, a Hopkinsville police captain, is running for jailer as a Republican.

Up to 1,000 city residents can receive $100 each if they get a COVID-19 vaccination between Sept. 13 and Oct. 31.

The proposed municipal order aims to pay $100 each to as many as 1,000 city residents who become fully vaccinated between Sept. 13 and Oct. 31.

The committee is arranging to have several speakers address the community on the differences between nonpartisan and partisan city elections, and the potential impact of each.