Hoptown Archives

Local nursing homes see a decline in COVID-19 cases

by Julia Hunter
October 11, 2021

As the number of cases appears to decrease, vaccination rates among health care personnel have grown — but still remain well below the statewide average.

Here’s what you said about the proposed beef processing plant

by Julia Hunter
October 7, 2021

Despite Christian County being eliminated from consideration for a 500,000-square-foot meat processing plant, we're sharing your answers to our questions to help inform future discussions about proposed local developments.

Opponents of slaughterhouse cancel meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 6, 2021

Organizers decided there was no reason to hold the meeting after American Foods Group dropped Christian County as a possible site for a beef processing plant.

HHS grad named APSU outstanding alumnus

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 6, 2021

John McGee, who lives in Texas, was a student government president in college.

On the heels of slaughterhouse talk, Pembroke wants to expand its footprint

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 4, 2021

Mayor Judy Peterson and the city's four commissioners are looking at annexation options.

Christian County eliminated from consideration as site of massive beef processing plant

by Julia Hunter
October 4, 2021

News of the proposed development has drawn heavy scrutiny from many county residents and some public officials.

Tell us: How do you feel about the proposed beef processing plant?

by Julia Hunter
October 3, 2021

As we seek to address some of the most important issues related to this story, we want to hear from you.

Kentucky National Guard to be deployed to Jennie Stuart

by Julia Hunter
October 2, 2021

A surge in cases of the delta variant has prompted an unrelenting stream of COVID-19 patients at Jennie Stuart unlike ever before.

Meat processing proposal draws large contingent to Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 1, 2021

State officials and representatives of a Wisconsin meat processing company arrived in Hopkinsville on Thursday, as opponents of the facility announced another community meeting.

Aviation records shed light on slaughterhouse discussions

by Julia Hunter
October 1, 2021

Four aircraft landed Thursday morning at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport, carrying individuals who were in town to discuss a proposed beef processing facility. Flight logs and public records hint at possible topics of discussion during the whirlwind of meetings that followed their arrival.

Planters Bank offers financial literacy classes

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 29, 2021

The Wealth Builder program, limited to 20 participants, is taught by Eric Coleman.

Hopkinsville native selected for UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 29, 2021

Eugene Poole Jr. is the senior project executive at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.