Hoptown Archives

Coronavirus dominated news in 2020 and crowded out everything else

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 1, 2021

Ten days after the state's first case of COVID-19 was confirmed on March 6, the governor ordered the initial round of business closures. By the end of the year, 57 virus-related deaths had been confirmed in Christian County.

Local health care workers urged to take COVID-19 vaccine

by Julia Hunter
December 31, 2020

Local "non-hospital" health care agencies — as well as emergency responders that provide medical care — that haven't signed up to receive the vaccine can do so on the health department's website.

Tie Breaker Park COVID-19 testing site to remain open through Jan. 31

by Julia Hunter
December 30, 2020

As Christian County health officials pivot to focus on mass vaccination, the site will be open for testing on a more limited basis.

‘Habari Gani’: Hopkinsville organizers host virtual Kwanzaa celebration

by Scottlynn Ballard
December 30, 2020

This year's Kwanzaa celebration, returning to Hopkinsville for the third year in a row, is being held virtually.

Direct payments for coronavirus relief will total $2.26 billion for Kentuckians

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 29, 2020

Based on the state’s calculation of the total amount available for direct payments to households, an estimated 85% of Kentuckians are eligible for the payments.

Mayor, council members set to take oaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 28, 2020

The new council's first regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 5

Limited attendance outlined for Christian County winter sporting events

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 28, 2020

Only parents and guardians will be allowed to attend basketball games and swim meets.

Data show continued COVID-19 strain on Jennie Stuart

by Julia Hunter
December 28, 2020

For the week of Dec. 18 through 24, the hospital reached record highs for the total number of inpatient beds occupied by coronavirus patients and its overall proportion of COVID-19 patients.

Authorities identify human remains found at the site of Nashville explosion; AT&T provides update

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 27, 2020

An update from AT&T Sunday afternoon stated the telecommunication company hoped to have service restored to all customers late Sunday.

Efforts to restore cellular, internet service to area continue

by Julia Hunter
December 27, 2020

AT&T is expected to deploy 24 additional portable cell sites by the end of the day.

Western Kentucky businesses report internet outages connected to Nashville explosion

by Liam Niemeyer
December 26, 2020

Large corporations like Walmart will survive, but smaller businesses unable to process credit card transactions may be faced with a significant financial crunch if this situation is prolonged.

AT&T provides update on recovery efforts, notes challenges of working in a ‘disaster area’

by Julia Hunter
December 26, 2020

As of 4:50 p.m., AT&T said the company was beginning to restore power to its downtown Nashville facility and it was hopeful the building's equipment "may be back online in the hours ahead."