The City of Hopkinsville is receiving another $38,970 in CARES Act funding that will assist in coronavirus relief efforts.
According to a news release, the funding is part of Department of Justice’s Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program and can be used for overtime pay for first responders and medical professionals, to address the needs of local jails, as well as to purchase personal protection equipment.
Along with this funding, Christian County has received approximately $10 million in CARES Act funding, including $8 million for Jennie Stuart Health, $1.4 million for Hopkinsville Community College, $700,000 for testing and treatment at Pennyroyal Healthcare Service, $30,000 for the Hopkinsville-Christian County airport, and $500,000 for local housing programs.