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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

Christian County has 66 of Kentucky's 207 measles cases

Plus, demolition starts on the back of Attucks High School.

The 5AM Hopkinsville team2 stories13 sources5 min read

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Christian County has 66 of Kentucky's 207 measles cases, the most of any county

Christian County leads Kentucky with 66 measles cases

Sources: LEX 18 News, FOX 56 News

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Value
Christian66
Laurel56
Trigg32
Bath17

If you've been hearing about measles close to home, here's the number: Christian County has 66 of Kentucky's 207 confirmed cases this year, the most of any county. Laurel County has 56 and Trigg County 32, and those three counties account for roughly three-quarters of the state's cases. Bath County's total rose to 17 Tuesday.

  • Hospitalized: 13 people, with no deaths reported
  • Illness onset: 96 cases in September, 57 in October
  • Unvaccinated or unknown status: 205 of 207 cases
  • MMR protection: two doses about 97%, one dose about 93%

The outbreak has far surpassed any annual measles total in Kentucky since 2011. If you have kids, check that their MMR shots are up to date. Kentucky health officials have urged parents and caregivers to do the same. Symptoms usually start eight to 12 days after exposure, with a rash three to five days after that. The virus can stay in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.

Adults make up the most of Kentucky's measles cases

Source: FOX 56 News

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AmountShare
Adults 18 and older9947.8%
Ages 5 to 178440.6%
Younger than 52411.6%

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Demolition of the back of Attucks High School began Monday

If you've driven past the historic Attucks High School, you may have seen crews at work. Miranda Construction and HCL Demolition started removing the back portion of the building Monday, Nov. 9, the planned first step in the Attucks restoration. Attucks opened in 1916 as Hopkinsville's first and only Black high school, closed in 1988 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Attucks went from school to restoration site

  1. 1916Attucks opens as Hopkinsville's first and only Black high school.
  2. 1988The school closes.
  3. 2024 is gifted the building.
  4. Nov. 9Crews begin removing the back portion of the building.

Sources: Christian County Now, WHOP Radio, WHVO Radio

Crews expect the work to take about a week, and they'll save the brick and stone for reuse. Once the renovation is done, Attucks is expected to serve as a community hub for education, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, and attainable housing. , the nonprofit gifted the building, partnered with WB Properties in August to lead the work.

Donor pledges have reached $200,000 of the $1 million goal

$200KDonor pledges so far

Sources: Christian County Now, WHVO Radio

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Donor pledges so far$200K
Fundraising goal$1M
  • Next phase: re-roofing the south wing
  • Giving levels: $19.16 to $100, up to $10,000-plus
  • Legacy Society, $10,000-plus: includes prominent lobby naming rights
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Senior meals

Since Aug. 17, more than 320 of 693 clients have had home-delivered meals suspended for 90 days because of a $1.3 million funding shortfall, 's Amanda Stokes said Monday. The suspension was supposed to end in mid-November, but a 45-day extension has been requested and, if granted, would run through the end of 2026. WHVO Radio

Senior meal suspensions stretch past 320 clients

320+
of 693 clients have had meals suspended since Aug. 17
$1.3 million
state and federal funding shortfall
45 days
extension requested from the state

Source: WHVO Radio

Data centers

Alan Gates, president and CEO of Pennyrile Electric, told the Pennyrile Area Development District board Monday that, like his colleague at Hopkinsville Electric System, he is not “pro data center.” National reports say 44 of 45 ballot measures involving data center construction failed in the November general election. The same report says southwestern Kentucky is in developers' sights because of cheap land, lower taxes and strong electricity infrastructure. Kentucky New EraWHVO Radio

Fiscal court

Christian Fiscal Court magistrates unanimously approved a resolution paving the way for Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund money for a Ruff Park renovation on North Drive. The project includes pavement resurfacing, lighting upgrades and several pickleball courts. WHOP Radio

Tigers

Christian County High School football plays South Warren in the second round of the Class 6-A playoffs Fri., Nov. 13, in Bowling Green. The Tigers lost 42-0 to the Spartans earlier this season, the only game they didn't score. WHOP Radio

Parade

The Nighttime Christmas Parade takes over Main Street on Sat., Dec. 12, at 5:15 p.m., with the theme “A Snowman's Winter Wonderland.” Float entry costs $20 plus a toy donation, and forms are at the Thomas Street Recreation Center, 2600 Thomas St. WHOP Radio

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The Marine Corps turned 251 on Tuesday, and Pennyrile Marine Corps League Detachment 1150 celebrated with a birthday dinner at the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club. Organizers also planned a special recognition for Harlan Beck, a 100-year-old World War II Marine from Eddyville who served on Okinawa. Semper Fi.

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  1. Tues., Nov. 10Tigers roll past Daviess County 52-7; Tiger Band's send-off is tonight
  2. Mon., Nov. 9Veterans Day service at VFW Post 1913 is open to all Wednesday
  3. Sun., Nov. 8Veterans Honor Parade fills downtown Hopkinsville on a picture-perfect Saturday
  4. Sat., Nov. 7Tigers win first playoff game, and the veterans parade is at 10 a.m.
  5. Fri., Nov. 6Tigers host Daviess in the Class 6A playoffs tonight at 7
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5AM Hopkinsvilleto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Christian County has 66 of Kentucky's 207 measles cases

Plus, demolition starts on the back of Attucks High School.

The TLDR

  1. Christian County has 66 of Kentucky's 207 measles cases
  2. Demolition starts on Attucks High School's back portion
  3. Senior home-delivered meals stay suspended for 320+ clients
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Prep FootballChristian County routs Daviess County 52-7 to win its playoff openerThe Tigers had their most dominant performance of the season Friday night at the Stadium of Champions. WHOP Radio had reported before kickoff that the 3-7 Tigers, on a two-game losing streak, were looking for their first playoff win in school history. Daviess County came in 1-9.Tuesday’s editionRead SchoolsThe Christian County Tiger Band plays a free send-off show tonight before heading to IndianapolisIf you want to see the "New Kids on the Block" show before it goes national, tonight's community performance is your chance. The band is also collecting donations to fuel the trip.Tuesday’s editionRead CommunityHopkinsville turns out for the Veterans Honor Parade on a picture-perfect SaturdayIf you were downtown Saturday morning, you were in good company. Hundreds of community members lined West Ninth and Virginia for the annual parade, and WHOP Radio called it a picture perfect autumn day. It began at the War Memorial Building and ended at the Christian County Justice Center, where a ceremony thanked veterans and their families.Sunday’s editionRead

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