Elections: Stay informed about Christian County elections

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.

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.

Republicans advance Kentucky voter ID bill with changes

by Ryland Barton
January 23, 2020

Voters with a "reasonable impediment" to obtaining a photo ID would still be able to use ID without a photo.

Wendell Lynch opts out of council run but might be interested in temporary appointment to mayor’s post when Carter Hendricks leaves

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 13, 2020

Hopkinsville City Council has until March 5 to appoint someone to serve as mayor through the end of this year. Then a special election in November will determine who serves the last two years of Hendricks' term.

Elementary teacher Pam Dossett files as Democrat for 8th House District seat

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 2, 2020

Dossett is a primary candidate for the seat currently held by Republican Walker Thomas.

Tuesday’s general election: Here’s what Christian County voters need to know about ballots, poll procedures

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 4, 2019

Tennessee governor endorses Bevin in Casey Jones Distillery stop

by Cory Sharber
October 27, 2019

Lee said despite the two states being economic competitors, it matters to Tennessee what happens in Kentucky. Following Lee’s endorsement, Bevin took the stage to address the more than 100 people who attended the campaign stop.

Democrats for state office speak at Hopkinsville park gathering

by Cory Sharber
September 16, 2019

Candidates for governor, attorney general and agriculture commissioner addressed voters at an event billed as Jazz in the Park.

Bevin touts Medicaid proposal, says ‘hundreds of thousands’ in Kentucky ‘choose not to go to work’

by Kentucky Health News
July 15, 2019

As a candidate in 2015, Bevin initially said he would abolish the expansion, then said he would request a waiver of federal Medicaid rules so beneficiaries would have "skin in the game" through premiums, co-payments, deductibles or health savings accounts. After he was elected, he added "community engagement" requirements including work, but those have been blocked in federal court.

Matt Jones: McGrath makes same mistake as Grimes in McConnell challenge

by Liam Niemeyer
July 13, 2019

The Kentucky Sports Radio host says he hasn't decided if he'll get in the 2020 Senate race.