Local Government Archives

Incumbents Darvin Adams and Patricia Bell advance in contested city council primaries

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 1, 2020

In November, eight of the 12 city council wards will have a contested race in addition to the mayor's contest in which Republican James R. Knight Jr. and Independent Walter Shamble will challenge Interim Mayor Wendell Lynch, a Democrat.

Christian County residents urged to practice coronavirus safety measures as economy reopening continues

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 24, 2020

The county’s coronavirus total, as of Tuesday, was 179, including 39 active cases, 137 recovered and three deaths.

Election official says Christian County’s in-person primary voting was successful; absentee tabulations continue to determine outcome

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 24, 2020

Local election officials will continue scanning and tabulating absentee ballots. Results will be reported to the Kentucky Board of Elections by June 30.

Local election officials outline procedures to return mail-in ballots and for voting in-person in Tuesday’s primary

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 22, 2020

All voting on the day of the primary will be done between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the county’s single polling place, the James E. Bruce Convention Center on Lovers Lane.

Hopkinsville Transit to provide free transportation for voters during Tuesday’s primary election

by Julia Hunter
June 18, 2020

Buses will provide free transportation to the city's single polling place, the James E. Bruce Convention Center, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23.

Voters who requested mail-in absentee ballots must return them by June 23

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 15, 2020

After a voter receives and completes the ballot, it can be returned in the mail or dropped at locations established in each county. If it is mailed, it must be postmarked no later than June 23. Two locations are available where voters can personally drop off ballots — at the Christian County Courthouse on South Main Street or at the drive-thru lane at the new Christian County Sheriff’s Department on West Seventh Street.

City council pushes nonpartisan election vote to next meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 2, 2020

If the council adopts the ordinance, the city's mayoral and council elections would be nonpartisan beginning with the 2022 election.

Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation begins reopening facilities

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 1, 2020

Most of the city’s parks and recreational facilities had been closed since March 15.

Republican and Democratic nominees for special mayoral election announced

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 28, 2020

Democrat Wendell Lynch, a retired banker who is serving as interim mayor, will face the Republican nominee, local business owner James R. Knight Jr., in the Nov. 3 general election.

City council passes nonpartisan election ordinance; second reading required for adoption

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 19, 2020

Race, as much as party affiliation, figured into the council's split vote. Opponents said the council should not adopt the ordinance during the coronavirus crisis while meetings are being conducted by teleconference and members of the public are limited in their ability to give council feedback.

Hopkinsville Mayor Wendell Lynch expresses city’s ‘sense of loss and sadness’ on the death of Wally Bryan

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 15, 2020

Lynch, on behalf of the city, offered praise for Bryan's work in local government and civic efforts.