Local Government Archives

Human Rights Commission promotes Raychel Fort Farmer to executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 28, 2023

Farmer is taking over a program that faces several changes following funding cuts and the abrupt resignation of Idalia Luna, who became executive director in December 2019.

Idalia Luna leaving Human Rights Commission amid conflict over ‘current political climate’

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 26, 2023

Luna accepted terms from the HRC executive committee to leave early but expressed "great disappointment" over its handling of the matter.

Hopkinsville has a fireworks ordinance — here’s what it allows and doesn’t

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 22, 2023

The seven days of the year when fireworks may be discharged are July 1 to 5, and on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Hopkinsville City Council adopts budget and hears mayor’s push for ‘no loitering’ signs

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 20, 2023

Mayor James R. Knight Jr. said the city will be posting signs to address what he called "an abundance of squatters."

City council advances Mayor Knight’s small business commission

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2023

Also at Tuesday's council meeting, several appointments to boards and commissions were announced.

Clerk Melinda Humphries says polls ‘very quiet’ for primary in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2023

Humphries said her office took more calls about vehicle registrations than about voting on Tuesday.

Mayor Knight set to present budget proposal

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 5, 2023

The budget address will be given at 9 a.m. Friday, May 12, in city council chambers.

Mayor picks new superintendent for Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 12, 2023

Program coordinator Toby Hudson will be promoted to the new position on May 1.

Volunteers sought for Hopkinsville boards and commissions

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 11, 2023

Governing board members for most agencies have oversight of policies and finances.

Jason Newby is mayor’s choice for Hopkinsville police chief

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 24, 2023

City council will vote on the appointment of Newby, who is currently chief deputy for the sheriff's department.

Aquatic center will reopen with a new name and $900,000 in improvements

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 15, 2023

A committee chose the new brand from submissions in a naming contest.

Tab Brockman to retire as superintendent of Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 8, 2023

Brockman came to Hopkinsville in 2015 to help the city prepare for its role as epicenter for the 2017 solar eclipse. He led several changes in city recreation events.