Hoptown Archives

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.

City’s old clock tower heralds a hopeful message in our modern crisis

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 7, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear has asked Kentuckians to display green lights as a symbol of compassion and renewal.

Nine patients at Western State Hospital, and at least two employees, have COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 6, 2020

Three of the Western State patients are being treated at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

County health order: Only one member of a family per visit to businesses that remain open

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 6, 2020

The purpose of the order is to decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Churches meet in unconventional ways to maintain social distancing and protect health of members

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 6, 2020

After offering virtual worship for a month, many churches are looking for other ways to connect with members while observing the state ban on gatherings.

Transportation employee is second in Christian County Public Schools with confirmed coronavirus

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 6, 2020

The district announced it is closing the Transportation and Maintenance departments "out of an abundance of caution."

A green glow for compassion and empathy in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 5, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to use green lights at their homes, businesses and public buildings to honor people who have died from the coronavirus.

During coronavirus closure, public library still offering free garden seed packets

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 4, 2020

The library hopes some of the gardeners will save seeds from their plants at the end of the season and return them to be shared next year.

12 patients at Jennie Stuart being treated for COVID-19 symptoms; 4 of them are on ventilators

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 3, 2020

Countywide there are 25 confirmed, active cases of the novel coronavirus.