Government

Under House Bill 6, the tax would stay at last year’s level for 2022 and move to an average appraisal in the future.

The committee that Mayor Wendell Lynch appointed last April is charged with studying the potential impact of switching to nonpartisan elections for city offices.

A revenue surplus — boosted by federal coronavirus recovery funds — has created an environment where tax changes are being considered. 

The legislation spans health care, social issues, education and criminal justice.

The presiding officer conducts council meetings when the mayor is not present.

The move would significantly boost the power of Kentucky’s part-time legislature, which is normally only allowed to pass laws during the first few months of the year.

FEMA is offering legal and mental health help to residents of the 16 counties hardest hit by the storms, including Christian County.

Western Kentucky is a unique in its geography, history, and politics, writes author and historian George Humphreys.

Hoptown Chronicle needs your help as we develop a citizens agenda for Hopkinsville and Christian County.

The Commonwealth Sheltering Program, which provided the trailers, also provided trailers in Mayfield on Friday. They are expected to provide "medium-term" housing for displaced familiies for at least the next six months.

Along with the mayor's race, there are 24 hopefuls vying for Hopkinsville City Council.

Republicans outnumber Democrats by roughly 2 to 1 in county races.