Hoptown Archives

Will Christian County voter turnout meet or exceed recent presidential elections?

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 31, 2020

Local election officials reported more than 15,000 early and absentee ballots combined through Friday. County Clerk Mike Kem expects the final tally to exceed 25,000.

Christian County asked to follow red zone recommendations at all levels

by Julia Hunter
October 29, 2020

Business owners should plan to allow employees to work from home next week, if possible, and reschedule, postpone or cancel all events. Community members should not attend — or host — gatherings of any size. They are also asked to reduce in-person shopping and dining, avoid non-essential activities and prioritize businesses that enforce mask mandates and other safety measures.

As state calls for additional COVID-19 precautions, local schools opt to continue in-person instruction

by Julia Hunter
October 29, 2020

Despite rising local case numbers, Christian County schools — like some others in the state — have opted to continue in-person learning. It’s a position that local school officials this week maintained.

COVID-19 testing canceled today at Tie Breaker Park

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 29, 2020

Anyone needing a test this morning may call the health department.

Health department slates another flu shot clinic

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 27, 2020

Most insurance covers the full cost of the flu shot.

Deli run by Chef Teeka joins a growing food scene downtown

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 27, 2020

Southern Belle Deli and Catering Co. has moved into a building at Fifth and Main streets.

Beshear issues guidance for ‘red zone’ counties, including Christian

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 26, 2020

Recommendations include allowing employees to work from home when possible, discontinuing all events and gatherings, and avoiding in-person service at restaurants or bars, among other requests.

More than 10,000 Christian County voters have already cast ballots heading into final week of early voting

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 26, 2020

Three local voters who cast absentee ballots explain why they want early voting options to continue in future elections.

Beards, even with mask lines, were winners at Hoptoberfest

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 25, 2020

Twelve contestants came out for the beards contest. The audience also participated in a Hopkinsville trivia contest.

A look at how local absentee ballots are counted

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 24, 2020

In this general election, 5,140 Christian County voters requested an absentee ballot. As of Wednesday, more than 3,000 had been returned to the county clerk's office.

Planters Bank holiday promotion begins with $60,000 in gifts to not-for-profit groups

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 23, 2020

Three Hopkinsville organizations — the Hopkinsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Pennyroyal Arts Council — are among those selected.

Reverse Christmas Parade aims to protect audience from COVID

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 21, 2020

Rather than having several thousand people crowded on downtown sidewalks, the audience will drive by the parked parade.