Hoptown Archives

Hopkinsville City Council will meet Monday with state lawmakers to discuss pension impact on local budget

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2020

City officials estimate that required pension payments will result in a deficit of more than $5 million to the city's budget by 2024-25 if the council doesn't implement tax increases and/or spending cuts.

Send-off party Friday for Carter Hendricks and Idalia Luna

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2020

The mayor and his executive secretary are both leaving for new jobs at the end of January.

Workshop slated to help local nonprofits learn about finances, branding and more

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2020

Among several topics, speakers will cover IRS regulations, grant writing, marketing, partnerships and volunteer recruitment.

Hendricks wraps up last duties as mayor; city attorney outlines council steps to name interim

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 22, 2020

The council has a month from Hendricks' vacancy to name an interim mayor, who will serve through the end of 2020.

NWS confirms three additional tornadoes Saturday in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 17, 2020

Officials have reported five tornadoes touched down in Christian County, and there were two in Trigg County.

Hopkinsville City Council races attract 26 candidates for 12 seats

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 15, 2020

Council members serve a two-year term. Voters will cast ballots within the wards in the May primary and citywide in the November general election.

Wendell Lynch opts out of council run but might be interested in temporary appointment to mayor’s post when Carter Hendricks leaves

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 13, 2020

Hopkinsville City Council has until March 5 to appoint someone to serve as mayor through the end of this year. Then a special election in November will determine who serves the last two years of Hendricks' term.

Two tornadoes confirmed in Christian County during Saturday storm

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 13, 2020

Both tornadoes were rated EF-1, the National Weather Service determined after surveying the area.

Storm hits senior center, causes damage at other Hopkinsville properties and triggers power outages

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 11, 2020

Damaging winds were still possible into the evening Saturday, the National Weather Service reported.

Jeffers’ Bend is named for the only woman ever elected Hopkinsville’s mayor

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 9, 2020

The environmental center is on the grounds of the city's old water treatment plant. The 40-acre site has a 2.7 mile walking trail.

WHOP radio marks its 80th anniversary of broadcasting from a hill at the edge of town

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 8, 2020

The Hopkinsville station has been rebroadcasting historic programming and newscasts. The audio clips are also available on the station's website.

Postal workers will use paw print stickers as warning signs in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 8, 2020

Post cards explaining the safety program are going out to Hopkinsville residents in the next week.