Hoptown Archives

Christian County in White House report’s ‘yellow zone’

by Melissa Patrick
August 19, 2020

The White House Coronavirus Task Force report for Aug. 8-14 puts 43 counties (including Christian County) in the "yellow zone," meaning they had between 0.1 and 1 cases per 1,000 and a positive test rate between 5 and 10% in the reporting week.

Christian County Health Department confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

by Julia Hunter
August 18, 2020

While the seven-day average of new cases decreased on Tuesday for the first time in 10 days, Christian County's cases have grown at twice the statewide rate over the last two weeks.

For the fifth day in a row, Christian County reaches a new high 7-day case average

by Julia Hunter
August 17, 2020

In the last month, Christian County has reported more than half of all coronavirus cases since the pandemic began and seven of 11 deaths attributed to the virus.

Ferrell’s is back in business for carry-out orders after being closed for 5 months

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 17, 2020

The downtown landmark had been closed because of the pandemic, but owner Phillip Ferrell decided to open up for carry-out business six days a week.

Governor reports 390 coronavirus cases Sunday; health commissioner notes state mortality rate lower than country’s

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 16, 2020

Kentucky had three COVID-19 related deaths Sunday.

Christian County’s 7-day average of new cases continues to grow

by Julia Hunter
August 16, 2020

On Sunday, Christian County's seven-day average grew to 17, an all-time high since the pandemic began in mid-March.

Christian County reports record number of COVID-19 cases in one week

by Julia Hunter
August 14, 2020

Never before has Christian County reported as many new coronavirus cases in a seven-day period as over the last week.

Downtown street closures planned for CSX rail work

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 14, 2020

The first closure will be Ninth Street beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17.

20 new coronavirus cases confirmed as Christian County nears record growth rate

by Julia Hunter
August 13, 2020

The county has reported more new coronavirus cases within a seven-day period only once before, just a week and a half ago.

Charles Meacham’s History of Christian County illustrates value of minutiae

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 13, 2020

One historical tidbit woven into Charles Mayfield Meacham's History of Christian County was an ordinance passed in 1906 prohibiting cows from running at large.

LaFayette Road closure planned Monday to install next section of rail-trail bridge

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 13, 2020

The bridge is part of a 1.7-mile extension of the Hopkinsville Greenway from the Pardue Lane Trailhead to the area of Foston Chapel Road near Eagle Way.

63-year-old woman is 11th to die from COVID-19 related complications in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 13, 2020

The health department is urging the community to take steps to prevent spreading the coronavirus.