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It’s day 6 of COVID, and a rapid antigen test comes back positive. Stay home, say virologists.

by Rae Ellen Bichell
January 31, 2022

Data from the world of sports — where resources and COVID-19 testing methods abound — offers a glimpse into how variable the period of coronavirus infectiousness might be.

A citizens agenda for Hopkinsville & Christian County: Making sure your voice is heard

by Julia Hunter
January 31, 2022

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

UK to host online symposium honoring bell hooks

by Julia Hunter
January 29, 2022

The symposium will feature scholars, artists and activists from across Kentucky.

Hopkinsville’s 4 mayoral candidates ensure contested primaries

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 28, 2022

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

Incumbent Democrat Steve Tribble, 4 Republican challengers will seek judge-executive’s office

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 28, 2022

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

Fort Campbell soldiers on alert for possible NATO deployment

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 28, 2022

The 101st Airborne Division is on heightened alert because of potential threats in Eastern Europe, the Pentagon confirmed.

Western Ky. health departments scale back calls to positive COVID-19 cases

by Liam Niemeyer
January 26, 2022

In Christian County, the burden on getting the word out about isolation guidelines is being moved to employers and other health care providers – and health officials are missing important opportunities.

Jeffers Bend brings back staple events after two years

by Dustin Wilcox
January 26, 2022

Jeffers Bend's governing bodies will meet today to map out the Water Festival, Take Kids Fishing, Christmas at the Bend and school field trips.

With a vaccine mandate looming, nursing homes face more staffing problems

by Eric Berger
January 25, 2022

In Kentucky, nursing home vaccination rates are nearly 78%. In Christian County, the percentage is significantly lower.

Tornado-impacted Ky. residents’ deadline to apply for FEMA, SBA assistance approaching

by Derek Operle
January 22, 2022

So far, more than 11,000 applications for FEMA aid have been received from the residents in the storm’s lengthy path.

City and county contributions sought for Ned Breathitt statue

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 21, 2022

Edward T. "Ned" Breathitt Jr., a Hopkinsville native and Kentucky's 51st governor, is remembered for helping win passage of the first civil rights bill in a Southern state.

As omicron continues to surge, health department ceases contact tracing

by Julia Hunter
January 20, 2022

The surge, prompted by the highly contagious omicron variant, has resulted in an increased demand for COVID-19 testing and vaccines — services the county health department also administers.