Hoptown Archives

YMCA opening day-care center for children of health workers, first-responders and others involved in coronavirus response

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 19, 2020

The center will care for children ages 6 to 12.

COVID-19 case confirmed in Christian County woman

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 19, 2020

The patient, a 61-year-old woman, is self-quarantined at her home. She is the first person in Christian County diagnosed with the respiratory disease.

Hopkinsville church offering webinar on use of Facebook Live for worship, meetings

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 19, 2020

The online training begins at 3 p.m.

Republican Travis Martin wins interim appointment to city council

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 18, 2020

Martin stressed the need for growth to address the city's financial challenges.

Hopkinsville’s YMCA, movie theater and salons must close

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 17, 2020

The temporary closures were ordered to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.

Dollar General, other retailers, to allow ‘senior hours’ during coronavirus pandemic

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 17, 2020

Major grocery chains such as Kroger and Walmart are reducing store hours for cleaning and restocking.

Hopkinsville restaurants, bars preparing for quick closure; owners scramble to adjust but must lay off some workers

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 16, 2020

The Mixer, a new restaurant downtown, had to lay off most of its 26 employees. They will be eligible for unemployment benefits.

City closing municipal center and other facilities, including sportsplex, until at least March 30

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 16, 2020

Business with the city can be conducted at the tax office's drive-thru window or by calling city hall at 270-887-4000.

Hopkinsville’s small business owners looking for ways to weather a possible downturn during coronavirus outbreak

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 14, 2020

The likelihood of a disruption in business has spurred some creative approaches from local shop owners, including art-to-go packages and special accommodations for coffee service.

New Work Fellowship, First United Methodist and First Christian suspend in-person worship; other churches set safety measures

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 14, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentucky churches to not meet this weekend out of concerns over the coronavirus, but most congregations in Hopkinsville will have their regular services.

HCC shifting to online instruction until April 12

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 13, 2020

Also, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all public events on the HCC campus are canceled.

Gant Gaither, an artist and Hollywood and Broadway producer, grew up in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 13, 2020

The son of a local surgeon, he graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1935. Working in New York after World War II, he became friends with Grace Kelly.