Hoptown Archives

Christian County reports 6 new coronavirus cases

by Julia Hunter
July 27, 2020

The report brings the county's total of confirmed cases since the pandemic began locally to 485. Of those, 185 are active and 295 are recovered, according to the health department.

Data and health directors’ observations suggest that pandemic lockdown increased overdoses, which declined as state reopened

by Kentucky Health News
July 27, 2020

"We are still at higher levels than we've ever been, but the fact that we are seeing that decline over the last few weeks is very important," said Dana Quesinberry, research core director for the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center. "There is hope that we are making progress again, so whatever triggered the increase is being managed or mitigated in some way."

Christian County confirms 5 new COVID-19 cases, active total reaches 191

by Julia Hunter
July 27, 2020

As of Sunday, 40% of all Christian County coronavirus cases confirmed since the pandemic began locally were active.

Christian County’s active COVID-19 cases reach new high at 186; several residents and staff of local facilities included

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 25, 2020

Among the active coronavirus cases in Christian County are several residents and employees of three local long-term facilities, a state database shows.

Nashville among 11 US cities that White House privately warns should take ‘aggressive’ action to protect against coronavirus outbreaks

by Alexander Sundermann
July 24, 2020

Dr. Deborah Birx told hundreds of emergency managers and other state and local leaders that they should act quickly to stem the outbreaks. Among her recommendations were to trace the contacts of patients testing positive for COVID-19 in areas where test positivity is going up.

Imagination Library has new coordinator as program begins 8th year in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 24, 2020

The Imagination Library provides free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to kindergarten. Locally, approximately 3,400 children are enrolled.

Some county clerks scrambled through primary election changes; fear much larger November general election

by Hannah Bullard
July 23, 2020

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem reports mail-in ballots here went up approximately 75% compared to a typical election.

Christian County’s coronavirus total increases to 462 with 51 new cases so far this week

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 23, 2020

Nearly one-fourth of the county's 176 active cases are in the youngest category for people from birth to age 21.

CSX rail work will temporarily close 3 downtown streets

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 22, 2020

East Ninth Street will be closed at the rail crossing between Whistle Stop Donuts and the old depot Monday and Tuesday.

Christian County’s coronavirus total at 447 with 16 new cases confirmed

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 22, 2020

As of Wednesday there were 163 active cases, the Christian County Health Department reported.

Hopkinsville City Council might not have 8 votes needed to override mayor’s veto of nonpartisan election ordinance

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 22, 2020

Lynch said the veto is something that “should never be done loosely,” but he cited overwhelming reaction in the community to changing the city’s system of elections — especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Health department recommends waiting several days after returning from vacation to test for COVID-19

by Julia Hunter
July 21, 2020

The department also provided information on how to report COVID-19 complaints in the community.