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Kentuckians cast ballots in unusual primary election

by Ryland Barton
June 23, 2020

Final results of the election will be released in coming days as officials count mail-in ballots, which all Kentucky voters had the opportunity to cast this year in an effort to reduce exposure to the coronavirus.

Here’s what voters need to know to have their ballots counted today in the Kentucky primary

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 23, 2020

In-person voting will continue until 6 tonight at the county's one polling place, the James E. Bruce Convention Center. Mail-in ballots must have a June 23 or earlier postmark, and voters can also turn in their mail-in ballots at the Christian County Courthouse until 6 p.m.

AG Cameron and Secretary of State Adams warn about election scammers who call Kentucky voters

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 22, 2020

Voters should disregard callers who mention voting by email, text or phone, and they should never provide financial information to an unknown source.

Local election officials outline procedures to return mail-in ballots and for voting in-person in Tuesday’s primary

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 22, 2020

All voting on the day of the primary will be done between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the county’s single polling place, the James E. Bruce Convention Center on Lovers Lane.

Coronavirus pandemic reshapes Kentucky’s 2020 primary

by Lisa Autry
June 20, 2020

After the election was postponed for more than a month because of the coronavirus pandemic, Christian County residents will head to the polls Tuesday to select nominees for the presidency and the U.S. Senate, as well as some city council seats and the judgeship in the 1st Appellate District, Division 1.

Beshear signs Juneteenth National Day of Freedom Proclamation

by Hannah Bullard
June 19, 2020

Beshear committed to asking the legislature to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday through legislation. The legislature would have to pass the measure during the next general assembly.

Fancy Farm picnic to occur Aug. 1, with some COVID-19 guideline-abiding changes

by Sydni Anderson
June 18, 2020

The Picnic Committee has planned for the event to have fewer booths, reduced hours, masks for volunteers and people dedicated to sanitizing.

Hopkinsville Transit to provide free transportation for voters during Tuesday’s primary election

by Julia Hunter
June 18, 2020

Buses will provide free transportation to the city's single polling place, the James E. Bruce Convention Center, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23.

Calloway Co. Fiscal Court declines to take action on county courthouse Confederate monument

by Liam Niemeyer
June 17, 2020

The monument was installed in 1917 with funds from the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Ohio Valley farmers receive more than $100M so far in COVID-19 relief

by Liam Niemeyer
June 17, 2020

Kentucky farmers have received $73.4 million in federal relief payments to offset the economic damage caused by the pandemic.

Voters who requested mail-in absentee ballots must return them by June 23

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 15, 2020

After a voter receives and completes the ballot, it can be returned in the mail or dropped at locations established in each county. If it is mailed, it must be postmarked no later than June 23. Two locations are available where voters can personally drop off ballots — at the Christian County Courthouse on South Main Street or at the drive-thru lane at the new Christian County Sheriff’s Department on West Seventh Street.