Hoptown Archives

Circuit Judge Atkins conducting court by Zoom after testing positive for COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 16, 2020

Attorneys and their clients will still appear in the judge’s courtroom. They will see the judge on a video screen at the bench while he is in isolation at home.

Hopkinsville Greenway extension could open by end of November

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 14, 2020

Phase II of the greenway includes the 1,400-foot pedestrian bridge that spans Country Club Lane and LaFayette Road.

School system recognizes teachers and staff members of the year

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 12, 2020

In the year of the pandemic, every teacher and staff member deserved praise, a district spokesman said.

History on Tap to highlight Christian County’s lesser-know notables during virtual event

by Julia Hunter
November 11, 2020

This will be a live, virtual presentation set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, streaming on the museum’s Facebook page.

Local chapter of the NAACP preparing for election

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 9, 2020

A former county magistrate is challenging the longtime president to lead the local chapter.

Positive COVID-19 case closes courthouse

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 8, 2020

This marks the third time a positive case has forced all or part of the courthouse to close.

Alhambra is bringing back live shows with American Idol singer

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 8, 2020

The 'Save Our Stage' concert on Nov. 21 will feature singer Casey James. Livestream tickets will be sold in addition to 200 tickets to see the show inside the Alhambra.

Ceremony set to install county’s first historical marker to a woman

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 7, 2020

The marker will recognize Mary Edmunds Bronaugh, who was among Kentucky's earliest female lawyers when she passed the bar in 1915.

Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation halting most indoor activities

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 5, 2020

Christian County's status as a "red zone" county prompted the changes.

Christian County voter turnout short of election official’s prediction

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 5, 2020

The total number of people voting in the 2020 general election was a local record but the percentage fell short of Christian County’s turnout in other presidential elections.

Kentucky voters again approve Marsy’s Law constitutional amendment

by Liam Niemeyer
November 4, 2020

Unofficial results show Kentucky voters will again approve the constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law, aiming to expand rights for crime victims.

Hopkinsville City Council will have 4 new members

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 3, 2020

After the last absentee ballots were counted, incumbents Darvin Adams and Jimmy Dossett learned they had lost their bids for another term in office.