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 grant will be used to complete a community garden that is expected to yield its first crop in 2026.
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High temperatures will be in the upper 90s and heat index values will be as high as 108.
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Class member and their families and friends are invited.
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Topic range from summer cooking and horse racing, to aliens, historic preservation and two of the city’s best known creatives. 
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The Pennyroyal Area Museum at East Ninth and Liberty streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Improvements will include new flooring and paint.
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Thomas Street Recreation Center. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Margaret Prim will prepare "traditional summer favorites" at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
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The former Kentucky poet laureate is recognized for coining the term Affrilachia to highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of Black residents in Appalachia. 
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Frank X Walker is a Danville native. (Photo by  Patrick Mitchell.)
Lifelong resident urges local government officials to invest in landmarks like the Webber Building.
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Community members are invited to the breakfast to learn more about this year's campaign. The campaign theme is Give Unlimited Possibilities.
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The Great Futures Luncheon and the Wade Family Gym dedication are both slated on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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Executive director Terrance Davis and several of the children who are members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County stand before the audience on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, during the Great Futures Luncheon. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Born and educated in Hopkinsville, former resident laments destruction of downtown buildings that held heritage and memories.
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Hopkinsville has already lost too many downtown landmarks, writes longtime resident opposed to Webber Building demolition.
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