Hopkinsville Mayor J. R. Knight says he will work to fill some key positions that will be vacated by retirements later this year.
Knight says the first of the retirements to be filled is the Hopkinsville Police Chief post that will be vacated by the August 1 retirement of Chief Clayton Sumner, with Knight announcing Friday that he has selected Christian County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jason Newby to fill the post.
click to download audioMayor Knight says he appreciates the dedication of Chief Clayton Sumner who has headed the police department for the past nine years.
click to download audioHe noted Chief Sumner is one of several top positions that will become vacant with retirement.
click to download audioHopkinsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tab Brockman has also announced his plans to retire later this year.
