Hoptown Archives

A look back at the pandemic’s beginnings in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 9, 2021

We’ve all experienced big changes. Some more than others. As we approach the anniversary of shutdowns and the first coronavirus cases in Christian County, Hoptown Chronicle wants to hear from readers.

Aaron McNeil’s efforts nearly double as more local families face hunger

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 5, 2021

Once a month, Feeding America delivers enough food for 850 local families, and a team of volunteers help Aaron McNeil House sort, pack and load the food on distribution day at the fairgrounds.

Woman of the Year nominations being accepted through Friday

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 3, 2021

The Fannie Bronson Postell Woman of the Year Award will be presented during a virtual celebration of Women's History Month.

Christian County now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for all of Phase 1C

by Julia Hunter
March 3, 2021

The phase includes anyone 60 and older, anyone age 16 or older with the highest-risk conditions per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and all essential workers.

Health department closes COVID-19 test site at Tie Breaker Park

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 2, 2021

Testing will be done by appointment at the health department on Canton Street.

Courthouse, city offices reopening to public Monday

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 26, 2021

Coronavirus safety measures, including masks and social distancing, will be required.

Bluegrass ‘rock stars’ to play at the Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 25, 2021

Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, with their band, will perform on March 26.

Christian County now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Kentuckians 60 and older

by Julia Hunter
February 24, 2021

The health department, which operates a regional vaccine distribution site at the James E. Bruce Convention Center, is not yet accepting appointment requests for individuals who fall within other categories of Phase 1C.

Christian County Health Department has vaccinated nearly 3,800 seniors

by Julia Hunter
February 24, 2021

While detailed totals weren't available, estimates suggest at least 30% of Christian County residents 70 and older have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Local group encouraging Black residents to get COVID-19 vaccine

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 22, 2021

Education is the focus of the Modernette Civic Club's public service mission, so it made sense for the members to get out the word that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and necessary.

Jennie Stuart COVID-19 occupancy dips to lowest level since October

by Julia Hunter
February 21, 2021

It's the first time in four months that the hospital's stress level due to the pandemic had been considered "low."

Hopkinsville regional site has vaccine appointment times available

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 19, 2021

The health department is seeking people ages 70 and older and anyone employed as child care workers to get the vaccine as part of phase 1b.