He was a former Mayor of Hopkinsville, former Co-owner of Century 21 Town & Country Realtors, former teacher, and a founding member of Challenge House. Over the last few months, we have seen so many changes in our city, commonwealth, and nation, Knight said in a news release. She became free when President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, he said. His Democratic opponent is Interim Mayor Wendell Lynch, who is serving in the appointed role until Dec. 31. Along with the mayor's race, there are 24 hopefuls vying for Hopkinsville City Council. Whitney was mayor for one week in May 1972 but could not garner enough support on city council for an interim appointment when a vacancy occurred in the mayors office. A Prize Winning Cow. The mayor serves a four-year term. Lynchs appointment to the mayors office will expire at the end of 2020; however, at that point, two years will remain on Hendricks term. Antebellum Period; The Old-time Fairs; Later Fairs; The Pennyroyal Fair; Hunting on Pond River. Odd Fellows Lodge and Building. There is a problem with your email/password. As a result of the grant, Shelbyville, rather than the nearby Squire Boone's Station, became the home of Shelby County. CHAPTER I The First Railroad. Cot. Knight is also asking the community for support and says if anyone has any questions you can reach out to him on Facebook or call him at (270) 498-3520. THE PIONEER PERIOD. Three incumbents beat back challenges to win another two-year term. in 1804; Changes Under Constitution of 1851; Incorporated as a City in CHAPTER XLIX James R Knight Jr. For Mayor of Hopkinsville. He is married to Holly, his wife of 30 years, and they have two adult children, Bobby (a Firefighter) and Caitlin (a Nurse). The mayor announced his choice in a press release Friday. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. CHAPTER X This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Wendell Lynch, Hopkinsville's new mayor, reflects on family history and the city's future during oath ceremony Phillip C. Brooks Sr. built Hopkinsville's only hospital for Black patients during segregation Honoring the past and inspiring the future this Black History Month 1883; Perrins History in 1884; Negroes on the Juries 1885; Turkey Tuesday is the filing deadline for any other candidate that would like to run for mayor or any local office. Every time we come and want something, we want the best. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. This account has been disabled. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Privacy Policy Farrell has been highly visible as the administrator of a Facebook page, TEAMHoptown, that promotes events and businesses in the community. Failed to report flower. The Biographical Sketches can be found at Kentucky Former Hopkinsville Mayor Sherrill Lackey Jeffers died Friday at age 58. Visitation will be at Hughart & Beard Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. today. It was named in honor of the late Sherry Jeffers, who was mayor from 1982 to 1986. That decision will be up to the city council later this year. S. Radford; The Present Officers. The Hopkinsville Kentuckian and The Kentucky New Era. The Lawless Period of 1845; The Execution of Lonz Pennington; A Gruesome This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Be Truthful. Days. Higher wind gusts possible.. A.H. McNeil in Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville Community College unveils statue honoring bell hooks, A sense of belonging in bell hooks hometown, High school consolidation in 1959 marked a major change for Christian County students, bell hooks mural dedicated in downtown Hopkinsville, Easter egg hunt captures spirit of the season but only for some, Hopkinsville memorial service highlights bell hooks place in the world, Ky. A committee is currently studying the potential impact if Hopkinsville shifted to nonpartisan elections. THE PROGRESSIVE PERIODfrom 1900 to 1930. Each of the 12 council wards has at least one Republican candidate, but Democrats are represented in just eight of the ward races. Organized; Sewerage Franchise Sold In Hopkinsville; Company D in 1905; Weve got a strong Republican council now with a Republican mayor, Knight told a crowd of supporters at the Memorial Building. The primary election is set for June 23 and was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. CHAPTER XIII Popularity:#1 of 2 Mayor Offices in Christian County#38 of 69 Mayor Offices in Kentucky#1,049 in Mayor Offices. person will not be tolerated. CHAPTER XXXVII Federals Organize in 1861; Maj. John W. Breathitts Company A, Third Drag images here or select from your computer for Sherrill Caroline Sherry Lackey Jeffers memorial. 1870; its Officers Since 1870; Commission Government in 1916; The Cemeteries. We represent everything that God has created. I. T. Baseball League Prospers; A Home-made Airplane Flies; The New High Presbyterian. accounts, the history behind an article. Mayor of Hopkinsville, KY Home Government Mayor Print This Page Subscribe For Notifications Email This Page Mayor's Office On December 29, 2022 Hopkinsville Mayor James R. Knight Jr. was sworn-in by Christian County Circuit Court Judge Andrew C. Self. Four seats are available. He pledged to do both without raising taxes. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Street Fairs and Carnivals. The group will be less diverse racially. 0. Gen. Samuel Hopkins; Getting Down to Business; Officers Who Have Served Nikki Steger. The strong showing by Republicans mirrors the partys growth among registered voters in Christian County. /. The Constitutional Convention; Hopkinsville Divided into Wards, 1891; You can always change this later in your Account settings. Our citizens have suffered and have had no voice. CHAPTER IX Hopkinsvilles going to grow leaps and bounds.. She was 58. I dont know how much time Im given, he said. City Employee Since December 2022. The candidates in the 12 council wards are (*incumbents): *Travis Martin, RNichelle (Niecy) Hillis, D, William Coleman, DDoug Wilcox, RMark Graham, R, Jamie Lynn Lienberger, RArdell Owens, R*Patricia Waddell-Bell, D, Elizabeth Draude, R*Phillip Brooks, DMatthew Handy, R. Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The election to fill the unexpired mayoral term will be on the General Election ballot Nov. 3. Makers of History. The Migration of the Indians. I wont make all the right decisions or make all the right judgments, but any errors I make will be errors not of the heart but of the head.. CHAPTER XXXIV Council members are elected to two-year terms. Sallie Blane handed down two things to her family, he said. Republican James R. Knight Jr. and Democrat Alethea West will face each other in the Hopkinsville mayor's race in November after winning their respective primaries on Tuesday. He was at that time the longest-serving council member and later served on Christian Fiscal Court.). Jeffers was mayor from 1982 to 1985 and had been a magistrate on Christian County Fiscal Court. Indian Trails; The First Roads and Bridges; The Covered Bridges; The CHAPTER VIII The Christian Churches. 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At Hoptown Chronicle, were highlighting some of the pioneering residents and significant moments that have contributed to Hopkinsvilles unique and rich Black history. Family members linked to this person will appear here. History Early history. click to download audioFor those who may not know Knight, he is co-owner of James Knight Appliance on Fort Campbell Boulevard and a life-long resident of Hopkinsville. Failed to delete flower. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Pioneer Graveyard. The County Towns; LaFayette, Newstead, Crofton, Pembroke, Gracey. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sherrill Caroline Sherry Lackey Jeffers I found on Findagrave.com. The Night Riders and Causes Leading up to the Tobacco Troubles; The Hopkinsville, KY 42240 270-885-1499. 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Lynch has not declared if he wants to be considered for the Democratic nomination. One of those was her salvation, and the God she served. In December 2017, there were 27,573 registered Democrats and 18,921 Republicans in Christian County. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Tom Johnson, R, of Sherinton Place (incumbent) . Light and Power Company; Historical Sketch. 30th class of Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership graduates, Construction begins to repair storm damage at The Mixer, Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership slates class graduation, Underground Hoptown art show slated May 21, 2022 Hoptown Chronicle | All rights reserved, Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. List of World War Men from Christian County; The Allied Relief Committees; Rejuvenated; The Veterans Hospital at Ontwood Completed; The Modern School To use this feature, use a newer browser. A Kentucky CHAPTER XXXII The Homes in the Wilderness; The Game in the Woods; Settlers Who Ar About Us Contact Us Hopkinsville CFO Robert Martin and Police Chief Clayton Sumner will retire in 2023. Generation of Peace; State Guards Organized; The Postmasters from 1804 First Baptist. Newby would follow Clayton Sumner who is retiring . Mayor's Office Staff. Jeffers died in 1997. Central Railroad; The Illinois Central Railroad. CHAPTER IV Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Purchased, 1907; Bar of 1908; Sketch of Maj. J. J. Daniel Kemp was elected Mayor of the City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in 2006 and re- elected in 2010. Greater Christian We have set your language to Were going to quit expecting less, he said. James Knight Political newcomer James R. Knight Jr. 's lopsided win in the race for Hopkinsville mayor was just the start of things for Republicans in Tuesday's general election. He used that moment to express unity with the city. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Naval and Army Officers from Christian County; List of Midshipmen; To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Authors of the County; James Weir; Sketch of Charles W. Webber, by CHAPTER XLVII Year should not be greater than current year. Writers Hall of Fame, Former mayor Al C. 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Hopkinsville's new mayor and city council will be hiring at least two department heads next year. Tell us what you want the candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote and help shape Hoptown Chronicles election coverage. Parker, 49, an employee of Tennessee Heating and Cooling and a former Hopkinsville police officer, does not have a primary challenger. Political newcomer James R. Knight Jr.s lopsided win in the race for Hopkinsville mayor was just the start of things for Republicans in Tuesdays general election. CHAPTER L Weve just go to figure out how to move it around. Athenaeum Society, Etc. Christian County History & Genealogy She remembered, in 1833, being auctioned in Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 6, and ultimately wound up in Stewart County, Tennessee, where much of my family is from, he told the crowd of family, friends and city employees who turned out for the swearing-in ceremony. CHAPTER XL Black History Month is an annual celebration honoring the achievements and struggles of African Americans in U.S. history. ). The Jennie Stuart Memorial Hospital. Knight hopes to mirror Tennessees tax structure with help from legislators in order to grow Hopkinsville collectively. All Rights Reserved. In Ward 3, Republican Donald Marsh defeated Democrat Karen Bass by a margin of 4,246 to 3,634 to win the seat formerly held by Alethea West. Citizens of Christian County Who Had Biographical Sketches in Perrins Overseas Workers. A Kentucky Journalistic Mayor of Hopkinsville 1906-1914 Past President Kentucky Press Association President Board of Trustees Bethel Woman's College Member Athenaeum Society, Etc. Starting; Gen. Jas. 1897; Battleship Maine Blown Up, 1898; Soldiers Sent to Philippines, Be Proactive. Hopkinsville Becomes a City. cemeteries found in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The New Constitution. Hopkinsville's interim mayor, Democrat Wendell Lynch, won his bid to remain in office for at least two more years with a large margin of victory over Republican challenger James R. Knight Jr. Wendell Lynch at his swearing-in ceremony in February to become interim mayor. Along with Knight and Lynch being announced as the respective Republican and Democrat nominees for Hopkinsville mayor, two Independent candidates filed to run for Hopkinsville City Council. These unknowns are what our parents and grandparents warned us about, as they were also in similar situations 90 years ago. In December 1864, Confederate troops under Gen. Hylan B. Lyon captured the town and burned down the Christian County courthouse which was being used at that time by the Union army as a barracks. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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