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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.

300 runners expected for Saturday’s seventh annual Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Both races begin at the Christian County Justice Center with the half marathon entrants starting at 8 a.m. and the 5K runners at 8:20 a.m. 
By Hoptown Chronicle
A family walks past a large Hoptown sign on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, as they enter the Summer Salute festival on West Ninth Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Student representatives sworn in to serve with Christian County Board of Education

K’Veon Ivory and Karla Quintanilla will attend monthly board meetings and official gatherings and events, and give board presentations
By Hoptown Chronicle
christian county public schools office feature

Ceremony set to present Mayor’s Community Awards

Mayor James R Knight Jr. initiated the awards in 2024 with an aim to “celebrate the unsung heroes who make Hopkinsville a stronger, more connected community.” 
By Hoptown Chronicle
Mayor James R. Knight Jr. gives his budget address on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Hopkinsville City Council Chambers. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Students create a pair of downtown murals during fall art camp

The Pennyroyal Arts Council organized the mural camp for local students.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Students who completed the two murals under the direction of Paula Gieseke for the Pennyroyal Arts Council participated in an unveiling Friday afternoon. (Pennyroyal Arts Council photo)

Entries sought for Hopkinsville’s Christmas parade on Dec. 13

Sponsored by Hopkinsville Electric, the parade's theme this year is "Christmas Vacation," and its grand marshal is retiring HWEA president and CEO Derrick Watson.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Hopkinsville Christmas parade grinch

Tommy Wade to give keynote address at Breathitt dinner

The Oct. 11 dinner commemorates the political legacy of Edward T. "Ned" Breathitt, Kentucky's Democratic governor from 1963-67.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Pioneers Memorial Complex on North Drive. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Hopkinsville is accepting applications for Mayor’s Youth Council

Public, private and home-school students may apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 17.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Hopkinsville Municipal Center on Feb. 16, 2023. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Jennie Stuart Health officially joins Deaconess Health System

The hospital will operate as Jennie Stuart Health, a Deaconess Kentucky hospital.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Jennie Stuart Medical Center exterior

Bell Witch storytelling event set for Oct. 18

The gathering has become an annual Hoptown tradition.
By Hoptown Chronicle
william turner tells bell witch story

HES launches outage map, reporting system

By Hoptown Chronicle
Hopkinsville Electric_power lines

Hip-hop artist Shaun Boothe will bring ‘history to life’ in Hopkinsville performance

This will be the first time that a smARTS program is open to the general public, giving the community an opportunity to see what local students learn through arts council’s offerings. 
By Hoptown Chronicle
Shaun Boothe portrait

Hopkinsville Community College announces opening of Thomas SMART Lab

The renovated lab is named for a Hopkinsville couple who made the largest individual contribution in the college's history earlier this year.
By Hoptown Chronicle
people gathered at HCC's S.M.A.R.T. Lab
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