Local Government Archives

City will recommend using reserve funds to balance next budget; council OKs resolution for connector between 1-24 and industrial park

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 22, 2020

During city council's Tuesday meeting, officials discussed how the coronavirus pandemic could affect revenue in the 2020-21 budget.

City council set to conduct its 2nd meeting by videoconference

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 21, 2020

The public may view the meeting through a livestream on the city's website or on the city's Facebook page.

City council moves quickly through its first videoconference meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.

Job losses reveal impact of coronavirus on local economy

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 1, 2020

Supply chain disruptions have hit industrial jobs, and state-ordered closures and restrictions are affecting retail, restaurant and service work.

City further restricts public access at municipal center

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 29, 2020

The drive-thru window at the city Tax Office is still accessible.

Hopkinsville Transit limiting number of passengers per bus; riders will need exact change for fare

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 23, 2020

The new policies are needed to accommodate social distancing.

City closing playgrounds and adding other park restrictions; rail-trail to remain open with limits

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 23, 2020

The closures will be in effect until at least April 13.

City closing municipal center and other facilities, including sportsplex, until at least March 30

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 16, 2020

Business with the city can be conducted at the tax office's drive-thru window or by calling city hall at 270-887-4000.

Wendell Lynch, Hopkinsville’s new mayor, reflects on family history and the city’s future during oath ceremony

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2020

Hopkinsville native and retired bank president, Wendell Lynch was sworn in as Hopkinsville's first Black mayor on Feb. 23, 2021.

City council delays final vote on business license tax increase

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 21, 2020

Wendell Lynch, who will be sworn in as interim mayor Sunday, said he and other council members received numerous calls from constituents about the tax increase.

Wendell Lynch’s swearing-in ceremony for mayor is Sunday

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 20, 2020

Lynch, a Democrat, was the Ward 6 councilman up until his appointment as interim mayor.

City council, in a pair of split votes, OKs tax increases; Lynch appointment to interim mayor is unanimous

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 19, 2020

The council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, to approve the tax ordinances on second reading.