Hoptown Archives

Christian County school board to vote Thursday on re-entry plan

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 15, 2020

Christian County Public Schools Superintendent Chris Bentzel did not release his recommendation, but noted schools have the option of returning on Jan. 4, while the state wants districts to wait until Jan. 11.

Carry-out customers continue tent dining after health officials reinstate restaurant’s permit

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 12, 2020

On Saturday, carry-out customers dined on boxed meals inside The Village Restaurant's parking lot tent at Canton Street and Navajo Trail. Two sides of the tent were still open only partially — the main point of dispute between the owners and health officials.

Livestream debut set for Alhambra with ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet Dec. 15

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 12, 2020

A $15,000 donation from Sisk Honda to the Pennyroyal Arts Council made the technological upgrade possible at the downtown theater.

Jennie Stuart issues letter of concern to the community regarding COVID-19

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 11, 2020

The letter, which is signed by Jennie Stuart CEO Eric Lee, Medical Staff President Michael Murray and Medical Group Vice President Keith Toms, pleads with the public to take extra measures to be diligent in the fight against coronavirus in order to avoid a "situation where hospitals are full."

Livestream ceremony planned Saturday for 35th anniversary of Gander crash

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 10, 2020

The 248 soldiers killed in the crash were on their way to Fort Campbell, where many families had planned a Christmas homecoming.

HCA junior elected to leadership position in Ky. Youth Assembly

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 10, 2020

Josh Groves is also vice president for student government at his school.

HCC’s 54th Round Table Literary Journal completed

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 9, 2020

Contributors will be asked to send videos showing them reading excerpts from their writing, and a compilation will be shared with the public later.

Gov. Beshear praises work of local health officials but doesn’t say what the state is doing to help them in conflicts

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 8, 2020

The governor's comments were in response to problems the Christian County Health Department is having with a local restaurant that refused to stop serving customers after its permit was suspended.

Family suggests memorial gifts for Clyde Wallace

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 8, 2020

Wallace, who was a teacher and administrator in local schools, died with COVID-19 on Dec. 2.

Police investigating threat against county health official

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 7, 2020

The alleged threat was made in a comment to a Facebook post about a Hopkinsville restaurant losing its food service permit in a dispute about coronavirus regulations.

Hopkinsville restaurant continues tent service after health department suspends permit

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 6, 2020

The dispute is apparently over the size of side openings on the tent following Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order that halted inside restaurant dining Nov. 20 through Dec. 13 because of an escalation of COVID-19 cases.

State science panel taps 2 local teachers

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 4, 2020

Teachers from Crofton and Indian Hills will serve on the committee that reviews and revises science standards.