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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.

Trail of Tears Pow Wow is Sept. 6-7 in Hopkinsville

The pow wow features dance and drum contests and numerous other Native American cultural performances at the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park.
By Hoptown Chronicle
A young woman participates in a dance competition during the annual Trail of Tears Intertribal Pow Wow on Sept. 8, 2019, in Hopkinsville. (Photo by Don Sniegowski | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Christian County Chamber of Commerce Eye-Opener slated Sept. 18

"Mile Markers & Milestones: A Community Road Trip," will highlight updates in infrastructure, economic development, quality of life and civic innovation.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Hopkinsville’s suicide awareness walk planned Sept. 21

Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk will be at the Stadium of Champions.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Hopkinsville Fire Department video receives award

Lt. Nathan Stewart's features members of HFD Battalion I in scenes styled like a sitcom trailer to highlight the “camaraderie and spirit within the fire department."
By Hoptown Chronicle
Hopkinsville Fire Department and Christian County Emergency Medical Services Headquarters on West First Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Christian County High School senior to serve on state education panel

Lacey Paige was selected for the Kentucky Commission of Education’s Student Advisory Council.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Christian County Public Schools. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Jennie Stuart Health Foundation names new executive director

Program director Sarah Francis will become executive director following the retirement of Tracey Clark.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The 18th Street entrance to Jennie Stuart Medical Center. (Hoptown Chronicle by Jennifer P. Brown)

BLVD Bash on Saturday kicks off at Rural King

BLVD Bash was established in 2024 to highlight businesses along the commercial strip of Fort Campbell Boulevard.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Pennyrile Marketplace strip mall on Fort Campbell Boulevard has secured more than a dozen retail and service businesses in tenant spaces that previously were vacant for several years. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Letter to Editor: USDA staffing disruption will directly harm Western Kentuckians

The federal agency could lose institutional knowledge, leaving America vulnerable to falling behind countries like China in global agriculture, writes a former Hopkinsville resident.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Artists invited to submit proposals to lead mural camp

The artist chosen for the Pennyroyal Arts Council project will guide 10 students during a five-day camp in October to create a downtown mural related to Hopkinsville history.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Author Ross Gay (right) joins community members a the 2023 Big Read mural unveiling on the Hopkinsville Brewing Co.'s exterior wall. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Hummingbird Festival planned Saturday at Jeffers Bend

More than 250 people attended the festival in 2024.
By Hoptown Chronicle
ruby throated hummingbird feature

Pennyrile RC&D and Focus 21st Century slate health care forum Sept. 9 in Hopkinsville

Several medical providers and others with expertise in health topics have been invited to speak and answer questions
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Christian County native appointed to Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors

Mary Pettus-Rowland will serve a two-year term as an unlicensed citizen member of the board, which reviews attorney discipline matters.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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