Government Archives

Christian County has six newly confirmed cases of COVID-19; one patient hospitalized at Jennie Stuart

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 31, 2020

A new lab under contract to process COVID-19 tests for Jennie Stuart Medical Center and its Express Lab is providing results within 72 hours.

Public library extends closure through April; online resources still available

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 31, 2020

The earliest possible date the library could reopen is May 4.

Beshear pleads for social distancing as Kentuckians flock to stores and recreation; Trump extends guidelines to April 30

by Al Cross
March 29, 2020

The governor said golf courses and home-improvement stores are among places where people need to do a better job of social distancing.

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.

Legislature passes bill to support state response to COVID-19; includes many suspensions and changes in health-care rules

by Melissa Patrick
March 28, 2020

Police chief urges residents to follow governor’s orders for social distancing

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 27, 2020

The chief posted the letter to the department's Facebook page.

Beshear rejects Trump idea to scale distancing by county risk

by Kentucky Health News
March 27, 2020

The governor said he has spent more than $8 million on personal protective equipment, and "I’m gonna spend what it takes."

As Trump envisions Easter reopening, Beshear clamps down

by Kentucky Health News
March 25, 2020

Health experts say it's too early to change course, but Trump adopted the line of thought in an interview Tuesday with Fox News, saying he “would love to have the country opened up, and just raring to go, by Easter."

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.

Christian County has second COVID-19 case; community college says man is an employee

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 22, 2020

The case is classified as presumptive positive because the test results came from a private company and must be verified by the state.

State’s new order banning mass gatherings applies to church worship services

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 20, 2020

The order comes from Kentucky’s public health commissioner and the acting secretary of Cabinet for Health and Family Services.