Local Government

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

If the city receives a $1.357 million grant, the match in local money would be $341,758.