Hoptown Archives

Hopkinsville Greenway expansion is open

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 24, 2020

The opening comes just in time for the virtual Turkey Trot. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, it will be run, or walked, independently rather than as a large group event on Thanksgiving morning.

Tuesday last day during holiday week for drive-thru COVID-19 testing

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 23, 2020

Testing will resume the Monday after Thanksgiving.

HCC hosting virtual meeting Tuesday with focus on religious icons in early Soviet messaging

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 23, 2020

A history professor for MIT will help lead the presentation, along with HCC Assistant Professor John Davis.

Museum and Alhambra adjusting operations to state coronavirus rules

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 21, 2020

While events are on hold for at least a few weeks, both of the downtown institutions will keep their gift shops open.

HFD’s 24th annual Christmas for Kids planned with a virtual tree for donors

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 20, 2020

Firefighters are asking local businesses and residents to adopt families by claiming a spot on the Christmas for Kids virtual angel tree.

City is taking nominations for best holiday decorations

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 20, 2020

Awards will be given for the best decorated business and for one home in each of the city's 12 wards.

City, county offices to close as school district shifts to virtual instruction

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 19, 2020

The changes, effective Monday, are in response to Gov. Andy Beshear’s announcement Wednesday of new, mandatory restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus spread in Kentucky.

Christmas parade entry deadline extended

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 18, 2020

The parade, set for Dec. 12, will remain stationary while spectators pass by in their vehicles.

Western Kentucky public health officials, county leaders worry about lagging ‘red zone’ compliance

by WKMS
November 18, 2020

Elected officials and health leaders worry that lagging red zone compliance, attributed in part to “pandemic fatigue,” is contributing to the startling increase in COVID-19 cases across the region.

School district going virtual to start Thanksgiving week

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 17, 2020

Superintendent Chris Bentzel listed several reasons for the switch but discounted the possibility that schools being in session could be playing a part in the county’s rising coronavirus incidence rate.

Stanley Engineered Fastening plans $6 million expansion that will create 49 new jobs

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 17, 2020

The plant, in business since 1966, is currently 250,000 square feet. When the 30,000-square-foot expansion is completed, it will increase the plant’s employment to 205 workers.

School district names principal for Millbrooke Elementary

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 16, 2020

Renikka Owen, who was serving as interim principal, was selected for the post.