Jennie Stuart Archives

Christian County, region reaches 100% ICU capacity

by Julia Hunter
September 3, 2021

On Friday, there wasn't a single intensive care bed available in Christian County or within its 11-county region. In the majority of other areas, more than 95% of ICU beds were occupied.

Trigger Hippy postponing Alhambra show

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 2, 2021

The band said the Sept. 18 show in Hopkinsville and another show in Bowling Green were being canceled because of a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Lack of a vaccine mandate becomes competitive advantage in hospital staffing wars

by Lauren Weber
September 1, 2021

As of Aug. 26, about 39% of U.S. hospitals had announced vaccine mandates, according to the American Hospital Association.

Christian County Health Department reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 1, 2021

Five of the six recent deaths were among people who had not received a COVID-19 vaccination.

Community recognizes ‘Health Care Heroes’

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2021

Several groups participated in recognizing employees at the hospital for their work during the pandemic.

Summer Salute music festival Friday, Saturday in downtown Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 25, 2021

City recreation officials encourage festival-goers to wear a mask, but it is not required. The CDC recommends masks at crowded outdoor settings in areas like Christian County with high COVID-19 cases.

Christian County school district reminds parents of mask mandate

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 23, 2021

An Aug. 12 mask mandate from the Kentucky Board of Education remains in force, despite a separate requirement from Gov. Andy Beshear that was lifted on Monday.

What isn’t being said about COVID-19 will hurt this community

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 22, 2021

It's going to take the trusted voice of a local physician who is known in her community to carry a message that too many have not taken to heart during the pandemic. More local leaders should speak out.

Coronavirus surge spurs increase in ambulance runs

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 18, 2021

Local ambulance crews transported 25 COVID patients between Aug. 2 and 15, which is a significant increase in coronavirus-related calls previously this summer.

Coronavirus is pushing Kentucky hospitals to their limits

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 17, 2021

Gov. Beshear and health commissioner said more Kentuckians need to get vaccinated and use masks to slow the spread of COVID-19.

‘Never a dull day’ during the life of Christian County lawman, daughter recounts

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 15, 2021

During her father's funeral on Friday, Lee Ellen Fish, daughter of R.N. and Mary D. Ferguson, recalled what it was like to be an only child raised by a news reporter and a police officer.

Paducah hospital leaders, front-line doctors sound alarm as COVID-19 surge fills capacity

by Liam Niemeyer
August 12, 2021

In a virtual press conference Thursday, doctors and hospital leaders with Baptist Health Paducah and Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital described packed emergency rooms, with doctors having to decide who gets treated expediently and who waits for hours.