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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.

Christian County Literacy Council spelling bee registration deadline is Tuesday

Parents can register their children online.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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McNeil commemoration planned Oct. 11 at Grace Episcopal Church

The Rev. A.H. McNeil came to Hopkinsville in the early 1890s to serve at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Rev. A.H. McNeil graphic

Hopkinsville and Christian County burn bans lifted

Recent rainfall has reduced the risk of wildfire spread, officials said.
By Hoptown Chronicle
A Hopkinsville Fire Department truck sits in front of an East Fourth Street house where Police Chief Jason Newby rescued a woman from the burning structure on the morning of Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (Hopkinsville Fire Department photo)

Freeman Chapel hosting health awareness day

The church is encouraging community members to attend on Saturday, Sept. 27.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Freeman Chapel CMC Church on South Virginia Street. (Wikipedia photo)

Wonka World: Campanile is performing ‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’

The musical runs Sept. 25 to 28 at the Alhambra Theatre.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Storm Henderson takes a break from rehearsals for "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" at the Alhambra Theatre. (Photos by Jennifer P. Brown)

Country musician Deana Carter to headline Hoptown Holiday Hopfest on Nov. 22

Tickets go on sale Sept. 24, and the concert is Nov. 22 at the Alhambra Theatre.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Deana Carter by street

Registration open for Pennyroyal Arts Council’s mural art camp

The camp for students is fifth through 12th grade will run during fall break, Oct. 6 to 10 in downtown Hopkinsville.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Participants in a 2021 mural art camp pose in front of their "Hoptown" mural in August 2021 on Sixth Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo)

Museum is wrapping up September with a horse-themed gala and three more events

In addition to Juleps, Jockeys & Jazz, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County is hosting History on Tap, a Riverside Cemetery walking tour and Saturday Sleuths, a children's program.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Pennyroyal Area Museum

Hoptoberfest is Saturday at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

A beard contest, stein-holding competition and spelling bee are planned, and Camo Caravan will be serving food during at the brewery.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Custom-made pottery beer steins from Brushy Fork Creek will be available to purchase at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.'s Hoptoberfest. (Photo provided)

HHS Class of 1969 plans a reunion luncheon on Oct. 11

Class members are invited to make a reservation to attend the luncheon at The Hall in the Alhambra Theatre.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Burn bans issued for Hopkinsville and Christian County

Extremely dry conditions prompted the bans on outdoor burning, city and county officials said.
By Hoptown Chronicle
A Hopkinsville Fire Department truck sits in front of an East Fourth Street house where Police Chief Jason Newby rescued a woman from the burning structure on the morning of Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (Hopkinsville Fire Department photo)

Pennyroyal Arts Council is bringing Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ to downtown Hopkinsville

The free performance of "The Tempest," by Kentucky Shakespeare, will be on Sept. 17 at the Hopkinsville Greenway Amphitheater.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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