Hoptown Archives

Ruth Lature earns state award for her longtime role as a leader in dyslexia education

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 13, 2020

The Kentucky Retired Teachers Association recognized Lature's work through 45 years as volunteer director of the Dyslexia Association for the Pennyrile.

Coronavirus cases up to 29 at Western State Hospital; 16 employees among those testing positive

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 12, 2020

Three deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported in Kentucky, while 289 people were hospitalized across the state.

Christian County ranks 6th in COVID-19 cases statewide

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 11, 2020

More than a third of Christian County's coronavirus cases have come out of Western State Hospital.

Beshear: Anyone who goes into a church gathering Sunday can expect a county health order to quarantine at home for 14 days

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 11, 2020

The governor is sending state troopers to churches holding services on Easter so officers can record license plate numbers on vehicles.

Kentucky universities and students to receive $156 million in federal assistance

by Rachel Collins
April 10, 2020

The emergency cash relief includes $6.3 million for Murray State University and $1.3 million for Hopkinsville Community College.

COVID-19 increases among Western State Hospital employees

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 10, 2020

The Christian County Health Department reported 40 active, confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.

COVID-19 cases increase among staff at Western State Hospital; 2 patients die

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

An internal medicine physician on staff at Western State is treating COVID-19 patients at the psychiatric hospital as long as they do not have respiratory issues that require a transfer to Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

Health officials report 3 deaths from COVID-19 in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

Two of the patients who died were from Western State Hospital, the governor announced.

Jennie Stuart lays off 248 employees in response to financial impact of coronavirus

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

In another development, Quorum Health Corp., which owns a subsidiary that provides management services at Jennie Stuart, announced Tuesday it is filing for bankruptcy to reorganize its debt.

City council moves quickly through its first videoconference meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.

Jennie Stuart treating 16 patients with COVID-19 symptoms; local officials won’t disclose details of WSH plan to address outbreak

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

The county health director said she believes Christian County's peak for the disease is a month away.

Google data show how Christian County is social distancing

by Julia Hunter
April 7, 2020

Recently released data from Google shows the county's rate of social distancing is lower than state and national averages.