Hopkinsville

Sen. Joey Pendleton Concedes Defeat to GOP Challenger

Associated Press — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:18:57 +0000

A longtime western Kentucky senator has conceded his loss in the race for the 3rd District seat. Democratic Sen. Joey Pendleton told the Kentucky New Era that he congratulates Republican Whitney Westerfield, a Hopkinsville attorney, on his win and wishes him "the best of luck" during his service in the legislature.

Hopkinsville Goes Smoke-Free

Associated Press — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:23:27 +0000

Smoking will be barred citywide in Hopkinsville come January after the city council passed a ban on lighting up. The Kentucky New Era reported that Mayor Dan Kemp broke a 6-6 tie on the council at a meeting Thursday night.

Hopkinsville Passes First Reading of Smoking Ban

Associated Press — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:26:04 +0000

Officials in another western Kentucky city have taken a preliminary vote to ban smoking. The Kentucky New Era reports the Hopkinsville City Council narrowly passed a first reading of the measure during a meeting Tuesday night in which the mayor cast the deciding vote. A second reading must be approved before the law takes effect.

Pendleton Suspends Campaign After Death

Associated Press — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:40:46 +0000

Democratic State Sen. Joey Pendleton of Hopkinsville has suspended his campaign after the death of his opponent's father. Pendleton said in a written statement that he is putting politics on hold out of respect for the family.

In Hopkinsville, Events are Upcoming for the 25th Annual Trail of Tears Remembrance

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:18:49 +0000

Thousands are expected in Hopkinsville to attend the 25th anniversary of an event that remembers the Trail of Tears and celebrates Native American culture. The annual Intertribal Pow-Wow is set to be held Saturday and Sunday at Trail of Tears Commemorative Park in Hopkinsville.