Hoptown Archives

Flemish Renaissance building on Ninth Street originally housed the city’s telephone and telegraph office

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2020

During the Dec. 7, 1907, Night Rider raid on Hopkinsville, gunmen took control of the telephone and telegraph office in this building to prevent anyone from signaling for help.

Stroll, Sip and Shop will include live music, food, drinks and a Hopkinsville Art Guild exhibit

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2020

Food and drink vendors, along with musicians, will be set up on Ninth Street outside Milkweed Heatlh and Harmony Emporium.

Christian County COVID-19 positivity continues to surpass state’s rate

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 26, 2020

As of Sunday, the county's positivity rate in August was 10.53%, more than twice the state rate based on weekly data the governor's office provides.

Health department reports 7 new coronavirus cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 25, 2020

As of Tuesday, the county's case total was 839, including 227 active cases.

Paving work set for several city streets starting Wednesday

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 25, 2020

Sections of 10 streets will be milled and paved, Hopkinsville Public Works announced.

14 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Christian County

by Julia Hunter
August 24, 2020

The number of active cases dropped to 220, the lowest it has been in nearly two weeks.

Christian County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

by Julia Hunter
August 23, 2020

The number of local cases classified by the health department as active reached a new high of 265.

Health department reports 13 new coronavirus cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 22, 2020

The new cases pushed the county's total to 809 with 256 active cases.

5 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Christian County

by Julia Hunter
August 21, 2020

As of Friday afternoon, 243 local COVID-19 cases were classified by the health department as active.

Christian County adds 5 new coronavirus cases

by Julia Hunter
August 20, 2020

Despite a recent decrease in the seven-day rolling average of new cases, the county has seen an upward two-week trend, with 17.7% growth over the last 14 days.

Christian County’s rate of COVID-19 cases remains high as local officials look to encourage compliance with health practices

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 19, 2020

Health Director Kayla Bebout acknowledged that Christian County is a hot spot for the coronavirus.

League of Women Voters schedules registration drive

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 19, 2020

Volunteers will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Ruff Park Pavilion to help register voters.