Local Government

The library will reopen Feb. 1, according to a Facebook announcement.

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.

Council members Terry Parker, Travis Martin and Phillip Brooks were selected at a Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday.

Mayor Wendell Lynch presented the appointments in executive orders.

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.

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.

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.

The 12 council members and several city employees made up most of the appointments. Others were filled by local residents.

The newly elected council will conduct its first meeting of 2021 by video conference.

As Christian County health officials pivot to focus on mass vaccination, the site will be open for testing on a more limited basis.

The new council's first regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 5

The clerk's office is slated to reopen for business Dec. 28, but the courthouse will not be open to the public. Business is being conducted remotely.