Hoptown Chronicle

Hoptown Chronicle is an independent, nonprofit news outlet that is dedicated to providing fair, fact-based reporting for people who care about Hopkinsville, Kentucky. We believe that public service journalism serves the community’s social, cultural and economic wellbeing by fostering knowledge, connection and meaning.
The touring troupe Kentucky Shakespeare will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” on Sept. 28 at the Greenway Amphitheatre.
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During reconstruction, eastbound and westbound traffic will share the eastbound side between mile point 89 and mile point 85.
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Local museum director Alissa Keller will give the program on Aug. 27 at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
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Sponsored by the Christian County Cattlemen's Association, the rodeo raises money for college scholarships to local students.
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The project, which is planned in two phases, will improve safety at the intersection with a better line of sight for motorists and the addition of turning lanes, state highway officials said.
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Signs mark the closure of LaFayette Road near Lovers Lane on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Following Driskell's reading at the public library, Hopkinsville writer Eric Morris will lead a writing workshop based on Driskell's poetry.
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The classes will be taught at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Thomas Street Recreation Center.
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Company representatives will be at Hopkinsville Community College's Emerging Technologies building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Emerging Technologies Center is the first new facility built at Hopkinsville Community College in 20 years. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Bri Smith, a real estate agent and former music teacher, has also served as a board member for the arts council.
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"Rapunzel" cast members gather on stage at the end of rehearsals Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Alhambra Theatre. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
A Meet & Greet event on Sept. 8, to bring together candidates and voters, will be the first of several voter education functions.
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The polling center inside the Christian County Courthouse for the 2023 primary election. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hopkinsville native Gant Gaither, an artist known for whimsical paintings featuring animals, is the inspiration for the gala.
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The restaurant will serve a pizza buffet, and the museum's executive director will lead a program on Hotel Latham's history.
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A postcard image of the Hotel Latham. (Photo from the collection of William T. Turner)