Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio
Apr 29, 2021 | 2:15 PM
The Kiwanis Club of Hopkinsville heard an update on the state of the city at Thursday’s meeting from Mayor Wendell Lynch and other city officials.
The mayor did not give a review of his upcoming budget proposal, saying people can tune in to see that address live on Friday of next week, but he did say the city is recovering well from the economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief Financial Officer Robert Martin gave a brief financial report, saying that payroll tax which is one of the city’s highest revenues has gone up more than expected since the pandemic, and he’s hopeful it will continue to do so.
Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio
Apr 1, 2021 2:19 PM
The Kiwanis Club of Hopkinsville heard from the Hopkinsville Community College HOPFAME program at Thursday’s meeting and how it’s helping local students pave the way for future careers.
HOPFAME stands for Hopkinsville Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education and is focused on getting students the knowledge and practical studies they need to move into the manufacturing workforce after school, while also giving them the chance to earn money and have a debt free college experience. HCC Workforce Solutions Liaison Lea Martin says they currently have 18 students that are working with local industries, of which they have multiple partners in the program.
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