Hoptown Archives

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."

How to call for police, fire, ambulance in emergency during cellular, internet outages

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 26, 2020

A Christmas Day explosion outside an AT&T building in downtown Nashville has caused major problems for emergency dispatching in Christian County and other areas.

Kindness among strangers in the post office delivers a message for the holidays

by Celia Blauser
December 24, 2020

For Celia Blauser, random acts of kindness that she encountered at local post offices captured the spirit of the season.

Jennie Stuart, Christian County Health Department receive COVID-19 vaccine

by Julia Hunter
December 23, 2020

Jennie Stuart Health has received 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and distribution has begun among its frontline workers.

Last-minute Christmas gifts of money or time can boost local aid agencies

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 22, 2020

Several local organizations provide direct aid to many of the Hopkinsville area families hardest hit by the pandemic and the economic downturn it produced.

Courthouse closed for cleaning after county clerk employee tests positive for virus

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 21, 2020

The clerk's office is slated to reopen for business Dec. 28, but the courthouse will not be open to the public. Business is being conducted remotely.

Santa’s tour of Hopkinsville delivers holiday cheer to residents

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 21, 2020

Magically, Santa was able to run simultaneously on three fire trucks at one time Sunday afternoon.

Feeling bah humbug about Christmas cooking? Here are some local restaurants to the rescue

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 18, 2020

Some restaurants have a deadline to order the weekend before Christmas, so don't wait too long to contact them.