Hoptown

Hopkinsville native and retired bank president, Wendell Lynch was sworn in as Hopkinsville's first Black mayor on Feb. 23, 2021.

Wendell Lynch, who will be sworn in as interim mayor Sunday, said he and other council members received numerous calls from constituents about the tax increase.

Dr. Phillip C. Brooks Sr. was a graduate of Attucks High School. He built the hospital in his hometown during World War II.

Lynch, a Democrat, was the Ward 6 councilman up until his appointment as interim mayor.

The council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, to approve the tax ordinances on second reading.

The contribution is the largest independent fundraiser for the local United Way's 2019 campaign.

The Union Benevolent Society established the cemetery for African Americans shortly after the Civil War.

The 647-square-foot restaurant was fully restored following a fire that gutted the landmark business on July 4.

The showing marks a shift by the Pennyroyal Arts Council to begin offering some new movies at the Alhambra.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known, an HFD spokesman said.

The arts council plans to reschedule the movie.

Next week the forecast calls for rain most days.