Government Archives

City council moves quickly through its first videoconference meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.

Hopkinsville City Council slates its first videoconference meeting; here’s how you can view the April 7 session live

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 7, 2020

The purpose of the remote meeting is to prevent spreading COVID-19 among council members, city officials and members of public who would attend the meeting.

Beshear vetoes voter ID bill; legislature has a change to override

by Ryland Barton
April 4, 2020

The governor said the law would create an obstacle for Kentuckians trying to vote, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when offices that provide ID cards are closed to in-person traffic.

Hopkins County judge-executive establishes curfew for minors

by WKMS
April 2, 2020

The order also bans groups of 10 or more people from congregating in public.

Postal Service may have to shutter by summer without more stimulus funds, warn reps who oversee the program

by The Rural Blog
April 2, 2020

The Postal Service delivers the largest share of mail and packages in rural areas because private companies like FedEx and UPS find it hard to make a profit there.