Local Government

A cleaning crew will go into the courthouse early Tuesday to sanitize the interior.

The League of Women Voters of Hopkinsville hosted a series of debates earlier this week. Hoptown Chronicle is providing readers with archived recordings in an effort to help them make informed decisions as they case their ballots this fall.

Voters have until Oct. 9 to request a mail-in ballot, which they can return by mail or hand-deliver to the courthouse or sheriff's office. Voters also have the ability to check online for the status of their ballot, including whether it has been received at the clerk’s office.

The winner in the November general election will serve the two years remaining on the former mayor's unexpired term.

Livestream videos of the debates will be available on the city of Hopkinsville and local league Facebook pages.

Oct. 5 is the deadline to register as a voter and be eligible to cast a ballot in the general election.

Early, in-person voting will begin Oct. 13 at the courthouse and the sheriff's department.

Kayla Bebout called on residents to discontinue social gatherings, sporting events and extracurricular activities. A spokesman for the school system said the district would not follow that advice.

Members of AKA and League of Women Voters are leading the effort.

The reduced workforce affects the deeds and vehicle transfer offices.

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem will give an overview of election plans during the League of Women Voters meeting. A livestream video will be available on the league's Facebook page.

Volunteers will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Ruff Park Pavilion to help register voters.