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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.

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

Christian County Literacy Council spelling bee registration deadline is Tuesday

Parents can register their children online.
By Hoptown Chronicle
spelling-bee-22-elementary

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
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