Hoptown Archives

Hypertension, diabetes among top underlying conditions in Christian County COVID-19 deaths

by Julia Hunter
October 3, 2020

Twenty-four of the 25 people who've died locally from COVID-19 have had underlying health conditions. Hoptown Chronicle explores what those conditions have been and why it's important.

Health department lifts request to suspend community events, sports; officials announce 2 more COVID-19 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 2, 2020

Residents are still urged to follow other guidelines, including the state mask mandate, and to not break quarantine orders.

Watch: Hopkinsville Election Debates

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 2, 2020

The League of Women Voters of Hopkinsville hosted a series of debates earlier this week. Hoptown Chronicle is providing readers with archived recordings in an effort to help them make informed decisions as they case their ballots this fall.

Museum’s October events including recounting of Bell Witch story, spooky cemetery stroll

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 1, 2020

Other events include a spooky stroll through a local cemetery and movie night at the museum.

Christian County election coordinator is confident mail-in ballot process is secure

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 1, 2020

Voters have until Oct. 9 to request a mail-in ballot, which they can return by mail or hand-deliver to the courthouse or sheriff's office. Voters also have the ability to check online for the status of their ballot, including whether it has been received at the clerk’s office.

8 common myths about COVID-19 in Christian County

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 30, 2020

The Christian County Health Department has provided Hoptown Chronicle with some clarification in response to some common misunderstandings about COVID-19.

Mayoral candidates Lynch and Knight see similar problems but offer different approaches, experience

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 30, 2020

The winner in the November general election will serve the two years remaining on the former mayor's unexpired term.

Kentucky has second highest day of coronavirus cases, 1,018; Beshear asks schools not to take fall breaks

by Kentucky Health News
September 29, 2020

The governor cautioned that the number of cases is on an upward trajectory in the state, and colder weather will only increase the risk.

League of Women Voters to host debates on Tuesday and Thursday; Hopkinsville mayor’s race first on the slate

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 28, 2020

Livestream videos of the debates will be available on the city of Hopkinsville and local league Facebook pages.

Hopkinsville High School cancels 2 football games, quarantines approximately 30 players

by Julia Hunter
September 28, 2020

On the health department's recommendation, the district has asked the players to quarantine after exposure to a Calloway County High School football player who has since tested positive.

Christian County’s ballots available to view

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 27, 2020

Oct. 5 is the deadline to register as a voter and be eligible to cast a ballot in the general election.

Local private schools, like Christian County Public Schools, not following request to suspend sports until Oct. 2

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 26, 2020

As the county's coronavirus incidence rate reached the "critical" level on a state grid, local health officials asked schools and other groups to curtail activities.