Hoptown Archives

Director of dinner church thanks donors and asks community for continued backing

by Donna Williams
May 5, 2020

Supporters of a Thursday dinner church at Aaron McNeil have made it possible to provide more than 1,000 meals. During the coronavirus pandemic, all of the meals are now served to go.

Christian County reports 2 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19; state has 163 additional cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 4, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear updated the state's numbers, which included 8 deaths Monday and 163 newly confirmed cases.

Public library starting curbside pickup service as coronavirus closure continues

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 4, 2020

Patrons may place up to 10 items on hold by calling the library or using the website. Pickups will begin Monday, May 11.

Kentucky has 5,130 confirmed cases of COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 3, 2020

At least 1,892 people in Kentucky have recovered from COVID-19.

Severe thunderstorms possible in Hopkinsville and surrounding area

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 3, 2020

Some afternoon storms could be severe and produce large hail and damaging winds.

Man’s body discovered in Little River at Givens Addition subdivision

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 2, 2020

Authories are asking for the public's help to identify the man.

Downtown ice cream parlor reopens for the season with a new way to serve customers

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 2, 2020

Owners Heather and Jason Lowery installed a small pass-through window to serve customers as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.

Mayor outlines proposed $38.56M budget that includes uncertainty because of coronavirus impact on tax income

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 2, 2020

The city projects payroll tax revenue will decline about $1 million in the last three months of this fiscal year and be down $1.3 million next fiscal year.