Hoptown Archives

Last chance to shop at Hopkinsville’s J.C. Penney store is underway with liquidation sale

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 12, 2020

The Hopkinsville store is one of six in Kentucky that will close as part of J.C. Penney's debt restructuring plan under bankruptcy protection. It has operated in Hopkinsville since the early 1930s.

Depression era physician built a swimming pool for black residents of Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 11, 2020

Patterson Tilford Frazer Jr. was born on a tenant farm at Allensville in 1889. He earned his medical degree in Nashville and later practiced medicine in Hopkinsville, where he installed a swimming pool for black residents.

Christian County’s coronavirus total reaches 150; total includes 114 who have recovered from virus

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 11, 2020

Among 33 active cases of COVID-19, there were 27 people in the age range of 22 to 59, the health department reported.

Local health officials: As COVID-19 case numbers increase, practice social distancing, wash hands, wear a mask and get tested

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 9, 2020

At least 4,103 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the county. That includes 2,284 by the health department and 1,819 by Jennie Stuart. Additional testing has been done through local physicians’ offices and medical clinics, but those numbers are not being reported.

Christian County’s coronavirus total increases to 147 with 33 active cases and 111 people who have recovered from the virus

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 8, 2020

In the first eight days of June, the county recorded 22 new cases. That is approximately 15% of the total number of cases since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in mid-March. The only other period with more cases locally was April 1-8, when 33 cases were reported.

Christian County’s coronavirus total continues a steady increase

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 8, 2020

In the week between May 31 and June 6, the number of Christian County’s COVID-19 cases increased by 23.

County health director urges coronavirus protections at public demonstrations; 19 new cases confirmed in past week

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 6, 2020

The majority of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week had recently participated in a gathering or had been in a congregate setting, said County Health Director Kayla Bebout.

J.C. Penney, in business since the 1930s in Hopkinsville, will close local store

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 5, 2020

The retail chain was in business downtown for approximately 40 years before moving to the Pennyrile Mall in the early 1970s. It was the last original tenant of the mall, which is now called Bradford Square, still operating prior to the coronavirus outbreak.

Christian County’s coronavirus cases increase by 4

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 5, 2020

As of Thursday, there were 24 active cases and 108 recovered, the health department reported

Music icon Little Richard played for Black clubs in Hopkinsville during the 1950s

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 4, 2020

As part of the Chitlin' Circuit, Hopkinsville was host to Little Richard, Ray Charles, Ike and Tina Turner and many other famous Black musicians from the 1930s through the '60s.

Health department reports 5 newly confirmed coronavirus cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 3, 2020

As of Wednesday, the county's case total was 131 with 25 active cases, the health department reported.

Griffin’s Studio owner will close Sixth Street storefront this summer

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 3, 2020

Griffin Moore said she will shift her focus to pop-up art events, art-to-go packages and commissioned work. She said the decision was already in the works before the coronavirus outbreak.