Human Rights Commission

Dr. David Kabithe, a general surgeon in Hopkinsville, will give a keynote address on health and wellness.

During the Unity Breakfast, awards were also presented to Jennie Stuart Medical Center, the Salvation Army and the Christian County Health Department for the work during the coronavirus pandemic.

The executive director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights will be the keynote speaker for the Oct. 28 breakfast.

The museum will be open, free of charge, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday with a focus on several Black history speakers and artifacts.

Postponed last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the summit will be Saturday, July 31, at Christian County Middle School.

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

The new format opens up the possibility for more contestants, including people who previously helped run the Black History Month Trivia Bowl at the community college.

The 12 council members and several city employees made up most of the appointments. Others were filled by local residents.

Spencer was co-president of the state league from 1991-93.

Martin stressed the need for growth to address the city's financial challenges.

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

Bernard Standard is retiring after 29 years with the commission. Luna will take her new post next month.