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.
Mayor Carter Hendricks leaving office to become EDC executive director by Jennifer P. Brown January 6, 2020 Hendricks has three years remaining in his second term of office.
Elementary teacher Pam Dossett files as Democrat for 8th House District seat by Jennifer P. Brown January 2, 2020 Dossett is a primary candidate for the seat currently held by Republican Walker Thomas.