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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.

Applicants sought for Leadership West Kentucky

Dec. 5 is the deadline to apply for the six-month program.
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Clocks ‘fall back’ on Sunday to standard time

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday.
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Blue Streak Printers building demolition completed

East Construction Co. brought the building down in less than two hours Thursday morning.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The demolished Blue Streak Printers building as seen early Thursday afternoon on Oct. 30, 2025, from the second story of the Southern Exposure photo studio across East Ninth Street. (Photo by Tony Kirves for Hoptown Chronicle)

Leadership Kentucky seeks young professionals for development program

ELEVATE Kentucky is a three-session program that seeks to prepare graduates to be catalysts in their organizations and communities. 
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Plans set for Hopkinsville’s downtown trick-or-treating

Merchants and community groups will be handing out candy from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday.
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Trick-or-treaters make their way up Main Street on Nov. 1, 2024. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

History on Tap program to focus on movie theaters in Blue Streak building

Preservationist Grace Abernethy will give the program, "Opening Night at The Rex."
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Blue Streak Printers building on East Ninth Street was home to two movie theaters in the early and mid-1900s. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

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. 
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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
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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.” 
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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.
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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.
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Pioneers Memorial Complex on North Drive. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
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