Hoptown Archives

Christian County reports 2 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 18, 2020

Kentucky had 260 news cases combined on Sunday and Monday, and 12 deaths.

Downtown restaurant owners are weighing health issues and costs of reopening under state’s restrictions on occupancy

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 18, 2020

Hopkinsville Brewing plans to reopen Friday, while most restaurants downtown will continue carry-out and delivery business for now and look at options for outdoor seating.

Most state parks will reopen June 1 as part of plan to get Kentucky’s economy going and provide in-state recreation for residents

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2020

Lake Barkley State Resort Park will remain closed as it provides housing for first-responders during the coronavirus outbreak.

For third day, no new coronavirus cases reported in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2020

The state had 252 new cases, bringing the total to 7,444 since the start of the outbreak.

Hopkinsville Mayor Wendell Lynch expresses city’s ‘sense of loss and sadness’ on the death of Wally Bryan

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 15, 2020

Lynch, on behalf of the city, offered praise for Bryan's work in local government and civic efforts.

No new COVID-19 cases in Christian County for second consecutive day; Kentucky has 2 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 14, 2020

The state reported 199 new cases of the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Philanthropist John C. Latham’s boyhood home became Virginia Park

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 14, 2020

A gift from Latham to the city upon his death in 1909 also resulted in the creation of Peace Park at the opposite downtown corner from Virginia Park.

Wally Bryan, former mayor and founder of Challenge House movement, has died

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 14, 2020

Bryan began work on the Challenge House concept to help the inner-city when he moved into a Durrett Avenue neighborhood apartment in 2004.

No increase in COVID-19 cases for Christian County; state reports 227 new cases and 5 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 13, 2020

Number of recovered cases climbs to 80, with 14 cases still active.

Oak Grove added to health department’s temporary sites for COVID-19 testing

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 13, 2020

Two test days are slated in Oak Grove. There is no charge to be tested, and any Kentucky resident may be tested.

New, pitched roof under construction at city’s main fire station

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 13, 2020

The 60-year-old fire station's roof had been leaking for several years.

City plans to open up offices, facilities over a period of weeks; public will be required to wear masks to enter buildings

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

Many city employees will continue to work from home to ensure space for social distancing in offices. Those working in offices will be restricted from sharing meals and congregating in common areas.