Hoptown Archives

Christian County’s number of coronavirus cases at 85; no infections reported in local nursing facilities

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 22, 2020

Residents and employees of 53 Kentucky nursing homes have tested positive for COVID-19. Hopkins is the only county adjoining Christian County that has reported cases.

Jennie Stuart treating 14 patients in COVID-19 unit; county’s number of cases increases to 84

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 22, 2020

Local officials also urged residents to complete their 2020 Census form.

City will recommend using reserve funds to balance next budget; council OKs resolution for connector between 1-24 and industrial park

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 22, 2020

During city council's Tuesday meeting, officials discussed how the coronavirus pandemic could affect revenue in the 2020-21 budget.

City council set to conduct its 2nd meeting by videoconference

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 21, 2020

The public may view the meeting through a livestream on the city's website or on the city's Facebook page.

Christian County’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases up 1 from Saturday; state will place wreaths in Capitol Rotunda to honor those who have died across Kentucky

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 21, 2020

Statewide six deaths were reported, pushing the total in Kentucky to 154.

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Christian County increases slightly to 82; nearly half have recovered

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 19, 2020

Statewide, 206 newly confirmed cases of the respiratory disease were reported Saturday.

Google data show visits to Christian County retail and recreation sites are down, while visits to workplaces are up

by Julia Hunter
April 18, 2020

Data from the tech company show a sharp increase in social distancing in Christian County during the week of March 15.

Health department will provide Christian County’s second testing site for COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 17, 2020

Tests through the health department will be administered weekdays at Tie Breaker Park. Jennie Stuart is also testing at its Express Lab.

Western State has 5 more positive tests for COVID-19; health department’s count shows equal number of active and recovered cases countywide

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 17, 2020

Slightly more than half of Christian County's confirmed cases are from Western State Hospital.

Hopkinsville Community College is urging high school seniors and adult students to apply for scholarships

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 16, 2020

The scholarship deadline, extended because of the coronavirus, is May 1.

At Western State Hospital, 6 more employees test positive for COVID-19; countywide count increases to 79

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 15, 2020

Six more employees of Western State Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19, and more cases could be confirmed this week as state officials await the results of 139 tests performed on staff.

Jennie Stuart treating 6 patients for COVID-19 symptoms; county has 37 active cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 15, 2020

Thirty-three people have recovered from the respiratory disease caused by the highly contagious coronavirus.