Elections: Stay informed about Christian County elections

Candidates for state legislative races in Christian County outline their positions

by WKMS
October 14, 2020

This guide for voters includes responses from 8th House candidates Pam Dossett (D) and Walker Thomas (R), from 4th House candidates Alonzo Pennington (D) and Austin Valentine Jr. (I), and 3rd Senate candidate Whitney Westerfield (R).

Early in-person voting underway for much of Ohio Valley

by Liam Niemeyer
October 14, 2020

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem says that up-close experience with the virus has emphasized to him the importance of having people vote early in person this election.

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 13, 2020

To help voters keep all the city races and candidates straight, Hoptown Chronicle has compiled a list with basic biographical information about each one running for office.

McGrath, McConnell spar over coronavirus response in their only debate

by Ryland Barton
October 13, 2020

McConnell touted his role in helping advance the first coronavirus relief package in March, but McGrath blamed him for not passing a new coronavirus relief bill after the Democratic-led House advanced one in late May.

Early voting begins with brisk turnout at Christian County Sheriff’s Department

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 13, 2020

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem said things were running smoothly at the polling place on the first day.

Watch: McConnell, McGrath face off in debate

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 12, 2020

It was likely their only appearance together before the Nov. 3 general election.

Opinion: Kentucky crime victims deserve equal rights provided in Marsy’s Law

by Whitney Westerfield
October 12, 2020

We need Marsy’s Law in Kentucky because it would finally give victims of crime a constitutionally protected right to be notified, be heard, and be present at key court proceedings without infringing upon the rights of the accused and convicted.

Opinion: Constitutional Amendment 1 designed to make us believe it fixes a problem that doesn’t exist

by Angela M. Rea
October 12, 2020

Anyone wondering how Marsy’s Law will affect the local court system should speak to trusted prosecutors, judges, and lawyers. What they will likely hear is that Marsy’s Law will not make anything better and will in fact make the system less efficient and less reliable.

WKMS to run ‘America Amplified: Election 2020’ with focus on dialogue, not debate

by WKMS
October 12, 2020

Episodes, at noon Mondays through Nov. 16, are driven by the topics and issues raised during virtual listening sessions with people from across the country.

Courthouse closes for cleaning after worker tests positive for COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 5, 2020

A cleaning crew will go into the courthouse early Tuesday to sanitize the interior.

The virus pushed Kentucky into different ways of voting, and we’ll probably never go back

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 3, 2020

This year marks the passing of an era. There's more convenience for voters, but we're also giving up tradition that was deeply rooted in community.

Watch: Hopkinsville Election Debates

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 2, 2020

The League of Women Voters of Hopkinsville hosted a series of debates earlier this week. Hoptown Chronicle is providing readers with archived recordings in an effort to help them make informed decisions as they case their ballots this fall.