Local Government

Diplomats chosen to learn how Hopkinsville operates and possibly shape their roles in the city

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 19, 2019

The diplomats will meet one evening a month October through March. They will select and perform a service project in December.

City’s real property tax rate increase passes on first council vote

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 4, 2019

Hopkinsville City Council will have to vote on the tax rate again at its next meeting Sept. 17.

City looking for diplomats to enroll in a new citizens’ academy

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 9, 2019

City diplomats will “learn how to make municipal government work for them, gain knowledge of local municipal government, and have the opportunity to support their community through service, promotion, and volunteerism."

Council asked to consider pit bull ban after three people hurt in two attacks

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 2, 2019

Hopkinsville City Council members were asked to consider a pit bull ban after two attacks in the past week left three people with serious injuries.

Pocket park planned on Sixth Street

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 15, 2019

The old, vacant pawn shop building on East Sixth Street will be demolished and replaced with a pocket park. It'll be the city's second pocket park downtown.

City council clears way for probation office to move

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 9, 2019

Hopkinsville City Council have cleared the way for the state Probation and Parole office to eventually move out of the heart of downtown.