COVID-19 Archives

Entries still sought for Hope for Hoptown art competition

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

The competition has three categories: written word, visual art and original music. It's open to anyone 18 or older living in the greater Hopkinsville-Christian County area.

Beshear decries ‘misinformation’ about virus, says his gradual reopening strategy is aimed at getting children back in school

by Test and Eric Umansky
May 12, 2020

The governor has asked schools to prepare for three possible openings: late July, early to mid-August or after Labor Day, depending on circumstances.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Christian County increases by 1 to 97

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

Statewide, 191 new cases were confirmed and 10 Kentuckians died from the novel coronavirus.

Kentucky has 7 coronavirus deaths Sunday and Monday

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2020

The state had 246 newly confirmed cases from Sunday and Monday.

Local health officials urge business compliance with state’s orders for reopening economy

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2020

The county could see a spike in people testing positive for COVID-19 as more residents get out of their homes when businesses reopen, the county health director said.

Kentucky begins economic thaw as businesses start openings under governor’s Healthy at Work initiative

by Dalton York
May 11, 2020

Sisk Auto Mall is encouraging all visitors to the Hopkinsville dealership to wear a mask, but it will not be a requirement. Masks will be available for customers who want one, owner Wilson Sisk said.

US farm bankruptcies are running 23% ahead of a year ago

by The Rural Blog
May 11, 2020

There have been 627 filings over the previous 12 months, the third-highest total during the last 20 years.

Kentucky AG Cameron among 18 Republican attorneys general requesting Congress investigate China’s role in coronavirus

by Rachel Collins
May 11, 2020

A letter initiated by South Carolina's attorney general was sent May 9 to the leadership of the House and Senate Foreign Relations committees.

Downtown Farmers Market adjusts to new procedures focused on safety measures and social distancing

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2020

The market has new hours this year, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. For the time being, there won't be any events, tastings or children's activities.

Muhlenberg, Hopkins and Butler counties are shown as top counties for rates of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky

by Kentucky Health News
May 11, 2020

A nursing home in Butler, a state prison in Muhlenberg and a church serve in Hopkins produced major outbreaks in those counties.

Health department reports 1 newly confirmed case of COVID-19; state has 168 new cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 10, 2020

Christian County's number of recovered coronavirus cases more than 4 times number of active cases.

Beshear urges churches not to resume in-person services unless ready

by Kentucky Health News
May 10, 2020

The governor said his main disappointment is that two churches that fought the ban on in-person worship took attention away from 7,000 congregations that followed the restriction.