Local Government

Members of the public who want to address the council about community issues may sign up before the meeting to call in during the livestreamed session.
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Rudd has helped organize dozens of programs in her career, including the Christmas parade, the old Little River Days, Pennyrile Senior Games and summer camps for children.
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The sportsplex has been closed since Nov. 9, when city officials suspended most indoor recreation activities.
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The library will reopen Feb. 1, according to a Facebook announcement.
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Hopkinsville City Council tentatively agreed to pay for an interior renovation of the bank building. In another matter, they delayed hearing a report on finances of the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
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Council members Terry Parker, Travis Martin and Phillip Brooks were selected at a Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday.
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Mayor Wendell Lynch presented the appointments in executive orders.
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Council member Alethea West asked if the city could develop a way to bring members of the public into video segments for comments during virtual meetings.
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The first doses have gone to health care workers and, more recently, Christian County school staff, as local health officials gradually open vaccinations to local residents who fall within the next phase of the state's distribution plan.
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In addition to awarding grants to 202 businesses that qualified for the stimulus money, the city received more than 40 applications from entities that don't have a business license.
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The 12 council members and several city employees made up most of the appointments. Others were filled by local residents.
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