Hoptown Archives

Steve Tribble announces 8th run for judge-executive

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 22, 2021

Tribble, a Democrat, said his priorities include expansion of broadband internet, economic development, funding law enforcement and maintaining county roads.

WKMS to air Hitchcock play by Murray State students

by WKMS
October 21, 2021

Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense's earlier films.

Tyler DeArmond will seek a second term as sheriff

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 18, 2021

A former Hopkinsville police officer, DeArmond first won election as sheriff in 2018.

‘Peter Pan’ takes flight this week at the Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 18, 2021

The show by Campanile Productions plays Thursday through Sunday at the Alhambra Theatre downtown.

Hopkinsville receives $50,000 from T-Mobile but the city was passed over for the big prize

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 18, 2021

Hopkinsville City Council will discuss plans for the $50,000 prize at its Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night.

Erica Newby announces run for county clerk; race now has 2 Republicans

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 16, 2021

Newby previously worked in the Christian County Clerk's Office.

Melinda Humphries running for county clerk as a Republican

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 15, 2021

Humphries is the first candidate to announce for county clerk. The incumbent, Mike Kem, is not seeking re-election.

Community forums to address nonpartisan elections

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 14, 2021

Nonpartisan Elections Citizens Committee is planning two forums to help educate local voters.

Republicans Jerry Gilliam and Katie Moyer are running for Christian County judge-executive

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 14, 2021

The incumbent Democrat, Steve Tribble, said he'll make an official announcement in seven to 10 days about his plans for the 2022 election

Christian County Health Department will be closed Wednesday

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 12, 2021

The department's COVID-19 drive-thru testing and other services will resume Thursday.

Saturday’s Hoptoberfest features some new offerings and postpones a couple of competitions

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 12, 2021

Hopkinsville Brewing Co.'s owners decided to postpone the event's beard and stein-holding contests, which usually draw larger crowds, because the pandemic.

Arts grants available for military-focused initiatives

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 12, 2021

Mid-America Arts Alliance is seeking grant applications from organizations that have an interest in helping members of the military and veterans.