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 Pennyroyal Arts Council series of six musical shows runs from late September to early May.
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The 22 class members will spend nine months learning about different aspects of the community.
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The closure will give a contractor time to link Kentucky 115 with a new industrial connector road under construction in southern Christian County.
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An industrial connector road, seen here on July 9, 2024, adjacent to Kentucky 115 at Pembroke near Rosedale Cemetery, will link Interstate 24 to Commerce Park and Commerce Park II near Pembroke Road. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The company is seeking chemical operators, analytical lab technicians, logistics, engineering personnel and security guards.
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The contest sponsored by Scenic America is open to photographers of all skill levels.
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The Rev. Donavan Pinner will serve as an associate pastor for children and youth.
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The Rev. Donavan Pinner and Gwenda Motley, sister of the late Gloria Jean Watkins, during a luncheon in September 2022 at Hopkinsville Community College. (Hoptown Chronicle photos by Jennifer P. Brown)
The meeting on July 8 is open to anyone interested in joining the league.
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Food trucks and activities for children will start at 7 p.m. on Fourth of July at Ruff Park.
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Honorees representing five categories — small business, nonprofits, volunteers, education and city employees — will be named in August.
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Anyone using the temporary office in the Forbes Place building at 10th and Virginia streets must first make an appointment.
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Lieutenants David and Brittney Donegan previously served at Paducah's Salvation Army. They are originally from Tennessee.
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David and Brittney Donegan, lieutenants with the Salvation Army, were assigned in June 2024 to lead the Hopkinsville office. (Salvation Army photo)
Public affairs director Renee Shaw said KET is seeking to communicate the value of all areas of Kentucky.
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The Alhambra Theatre stage set for a Kentucky Educational Television interview on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)