City of Hopkinsville receives $38k in CARES Act funding
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 […]
Phils shut down spring training facility due to Covid-19 cases
The Philadelphia Phillies have closed their spring training facility in Clearwater, FL. Five players and three staff have contracted Covid-19. The team issued a news release saying 12 staff members […]
NHL Roundup
TSN reports the Tampa Bay Lightning has had to temporarily close its training facilities during Phase Two because multiple players and staff have tested positive for Covid-19. It’s believed three […]
CCHD reports an additional confirmed case of COVID-19
Christian County gained one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 from Thursday to Friday, according to the Christian County Health Department. That puts the overall total in the county since the […]
Juneteenth celebrated, recognized locally with proclamation
For a first in Hopkinsville and Christian County history, a proclamation was held declaring June 19 as Juneteenth Day, in celebration of the day many consider the day slavery truly […]
Half-Marathon and 5K to benefit Challenge House in memory of Wally Bryan
The Hoptown Half-Marathon and 5K will raise funds to benefit the Challenge House initiative this year in memory of founder and advocate Wally Bryan. According to a news release, the […]
Hoptown Half and 5K announce 2020 beneficiary
The Planters Bank Hoptown Half Marathon and Jennie Stuart Health Hoptown 5K committee has chosen its charitable beneficiary for the second annual event, scheduled for September 19th. This year’s beneficiary […]
UK announces budget cuts in athletics
University of Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced Thursday the department is planning for contingencies if the Covid-19 pandemic prevents fans from attending games, but also revealed the athletic budget […]
NCAA Board of Governors expands Confederate flag policy
The NCAA Board of Governors has expanded the Association’s Confederate flag policy to prevent any NCAA championship events from being played in states where the symbol has a prominent presence. […]
EDC Director talks recovery from pandemic
A majority of local factory workers who were furloughed at the beginning of the pandemic have returned to work and South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks […]