Hoptown

The walk to raise awareness about suicide will be Sept. 19 on Hopkinsville's rail-trail.

After experiencing devastating infections and deaths during earlier waves of the pandemic, a local nursing home is using what it learned to minimize the risk of a surge in COVID-19 cases — especially as a surge in the delta variant suggests long-term care facilities may not have seen the last of the virus.

The museum will be open, free of charge, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday with a focus on several Black history speakers and artifacts.

The organizer said the event promotes self-care, physically and mentally.

District officials cited local increases in COVID-19 cases.

The owners of Vansauwa's Tacos and Vegan Eats organized the event to highlight Black food entrepreneurs on a weekend when many African Americans celebrate the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War.

With many studios opting to delay the release of films during the pandemic, venues like WK Cinemas in Hopkinsville compensated for the lack of new films by showing classic movies. During this “rough period” patronage at the local cinema dropped about 90%.

Families may submit photos and stories about loved ones, and a panel of artists will pick at least 10 to memorialize with a portrait.

As local health officials shift away from offering clinics, the health department will try alternative outreach efforts.

The center on West Seventh Street recently reopened for in-person services and activities following a lengthy closure that started when a storm tore off part of the facility's roof and continued when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Giles is co-owner of Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes.

The reveal will be Friday morning on Sixth Street.