Hoptown Archives

Former Hopkinsville woman, now living in Louisville, learns after two hospital visits that she likely has COVID-19 but still hasn’t been tested

by Melissa Felkins
March 20, 2020

"Breathing has been the worst when I try to do anything except lay in bed, but I’m still able to be home and care for myself. The medication has helped."

State’s new order banning mass gatherings applies to church worship services

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 20, 2020

The order comes from Kentucky’s public health commissioner and the acting secretary of Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Susan B. Anthony spoke in 1879 to a Hopkinsville audience that overwhelmingly did not support women’s suffrage

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 20, 2020

The South Kentuckian newspaper reported on Anthony's speech and stated local men "don't want the woman dabbling in politics ..."

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.