Government Archives

Hopkinsville’s YMCA, movie theater and salons must close

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 17, 2020

The temporary closures were ordered to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.

Governor pushes Kentucky’s primary election to June 23

by Kentucky Health News
March 17, 2020

Secretary of State Michael Adams said the measure buys the state time to respond to the epidemic before voters line up.

Beshear: Child care centers must close by end of day Friday

by Ryland Barton
March 17, 2020

The governor also said all in-person services from state government would cease by the end of Tuesday.

City closing municipal center and other facilities, including sportsplex, until at least March 30

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 16, 2020

Business with the city can be conducted at the tax office's drive-thru window or by calling city hall at 270-887-4000.

HCC shifting to online instruction until April 12

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 13, 2020

Also, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all public events on the HCC campus are canceled.

Mayor Lynch appoints a new committee to review options for tax increases, budget cuts

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 4, 2020

Councilman Brooks will chair committee. Their recommendations are expected by June 18.

Bill criminalizing disclosure of minors’ information advances in legislature

by Ryland Barton
March 1, 2020

Critics of the measure say it is overly broad and would criminalize constitutionally sanctioned speech.

Kentucky touts bill to rein in Medicaid pharmacy managers, whom independent drug stores blame for trouble, closure

by The Rural Blog
February 26, 2020

The bill's sponsor says no other state has passed legislation like this measure to help independent pharmacies.

House bill that would cap monthly cost of insulin for many Kentuckians at $100 goes to Senate without dissent

by Melissa Patrick
February 24, 2020

Many states are considering legislation to cap monthly insulin costs, but so far only two have passed such a law: Colorado and Illinois.

Wendell Lynch, Hopkinsville’s new mayor, reflects on family history and the city’s future during oath ceremony

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2020

Hopkinsville native and retired bank president, Wendell Lynch was sworn in as Hopkinsville's first Black mayor on Feb. 23, 2021.

City council delays final vote on business license tax increase

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 21, 2020

Wendell Lynch, who will be sworn in as interim mayor Sunday, said he and other council members received numerous calls from constituents about the tax increase.

Legislature advances bill to strengthen asset forfeiture reporting and penalties

by Jacob Ryan
February 20, 2020

Asset forfeiture is a common practice for police agencies across Kentucky. Under state law, law enforcement agencies keep 85 percent of what they take and the rest is distributed to prosecutors.