Hoptown Archives

Veterans cemetery open for Memorial Day but most formal ceremonies canceled to prevent spreading COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 24, 2020

"On this Memorial Day, take strength and determination and renewed commitment from their example, and keep fighting to save all our loved ones from the pandemic that threatens us all." — Kentucky Veterans Affairs Commissioner Keith Jackson

County’s number of coronavirus cases increases to 110

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 24, 2020

Three new cases Saturday pushed the week's total to 13.

Health department reports 2 new cases of COVID-19; total now 107

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 23, 2020

The state had 141 newly confirmed cases and five deaths Friday, the governor announced.

Museum slates virtual summer camp that will prepare participants to become Hoptown History Heroes

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 23, 2020

The museum is closed because of coronavirus restrictions, but the staff has prepared packets that camp participants will pick up each week to complement the virtual portion of the camp and optional field trips.

Brewery had to shift overnight to a new business model when virus hit; community support has been a lifeline

May 22, 2020

Every person who bought a Date Night To-Go package, placed an online order or knocked on the taproom door for carry-out has had a hand in keeping the business afloat, the brewery's founder says.

County’s COVID-19 total increases by 2 to 105 with 13 active cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 21, 2020

The state reported 135 new cases and 10 deaths.

Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library’s summer reading program moves online

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 20, 2020

The summer reading program has new online tools to track progress. It runs May 26 through July 11 for readers of all ages.

Pennyroyal Arts Council slates summer camp for children and limits number of participants to ensure social distancing

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 20, 2020

The camp for children ages 7 to 12 will focus on recycling. The instructor is Christian County High School art teacher Paula GIeske.

Christian County has 3 additional COVID-19 cases, pushing total to 103

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 20, 2020

The total includes 13 people who had an active case of the coronavirus as of Wednesday.

This weekend, governor says, focus on 3 things to stay safe: your hands, your face and your space; he also urges more testing

by Test and Eric Umansky
May 20, 2020

The governor also stressed the importance of wearing masks as the state reopens its economy, and encouraged Kentuckians to share social-media posts about why they wear masks and to talk to others about it.

City council passes nonpartisan election ordinance; second reading required for adoption

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 19, 2020

Race, as much as party affiliation, figured into the council's split vote. Opponents said the council should not adopt the ordinance during the coronavirus crisis while meetings are being conducted by teleconference and members of the public are limited in their ability to give council feedback.

Local COVID-19 number reaches 100, but only 11 confirmed cases are active and none is hospitalized

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 19, 2020

Statewide, 443 people were hospitalized, and 20 deaths were reported, the most in a single day since the start of the coroanvirus outbreak.