Hoptown Archives

Entries still sought for Hope for Hoptown art competition

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

The competition has three categories: written word, visual art and original music. It's open to anyone 18 or older living in the greater Hopkinsville-Christian County area.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Christian County increases by 1 to 97

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

Statewide, 191 new cases were confirmed and 10 Kentuckians died from the novel coronavirus.

Local health officials urge business compliance with state’s orders for reopening economy

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2020

The county could see a spike in people testing positive for COVID-19 as more residents get out of their homes when businesses reopen, the county health director said.

State has first case of deadly child syndrome believed related to coronavirus

by Test and Eric Umansky
May 11, 2020

About 100 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with, and three in New York have died from, pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome. It appears to be caused by the corionavirus.

Kentucky begins economic thaw as businesses start openings under governor’s Healthy at Work initiative

by Dalton York
May 11, 2020

Sisk Auto Mall is encouraging all visitors to the Hopkinsville dealership to wear a mask, but it will not be a requirement. Masks will be available for customers who want one, owner Wilson Sisk said.

Downtown Farmers Market adjusts to new procedures focused on safety measures and social distancing

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2020

The market has new hours this year, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. For the time being, there won't be any events, tastings or children's activities.

Health department reports 1 newly confirmed case of COVID-19; state has 168 new cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 10, 2020

Christian County's number of recovered coronavirus cases more than 4 times number of active cases.

Christian County Health Department slates 2 days for free COVID-19 testing at downtown site

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 8, 2020

The downtown testing is set for May 11 and 18 on Clay Street at the parking lot between Fifth and Sixth streets.

Christian County case number unchanged; governor announces a new COVID-19 test site in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 7, 2020

There were 11 deaths from the coronavirus in Kentucky on Thursday, and the state reported 208 newly confirmed cases.

Coronavirus’ first adverse impact downtown is pending closure of Hopkinsville Art Guild Gallery

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 7, 2020

The art guild, established 55 years ago, will continue as an organization and artwork by its members will be sold online. A final gallery sale is planned May 21-23.

COVID-19 testing continues at Tie Breaker Park; here’s what you need to know

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 7, 2020

Insurance is not required, and there's no charge for a test.

Christian County has another small increase in COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 94; state reports 159 new cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 6, 2020

The number of people in the county who have recovered from COVID-19 is more than triple the number who are currently sick.