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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.

Registration open for Pennyroyal Arts Council’s mural art camp

The camp for students is fifth through 12th grade will run during fall break, Oct. 6 to 10 in downtown Hopkinsville.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Participants in a 2021 mural art camp pose in front of their "Hoptown" mural in August 2021 on Sixth Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo)

Museum is wrapping up September with a horse-themed gala and three more events

In addition to Juleps, Jockeys & Jazz, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County is hosting History on Tap, a Riverside Cemetery walking tour and Saturday Sleuths, a children's program.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Pennyroyal Area Museum

Hoptoberfest is Saturday at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

A beard contest, stein-holding competition and spelling bee are planned, and Camo Caravan will be serving food during at the brewery.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Custom-made pottery beer steins from Brushy Fork Creek will be available to purchase at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.'s Hoptoberfest. (Photo provided)

HHS Class of 1969 plans a reunion luncheon on Oct. 11

Class members are invited to make a reservation to attend the luncheon at The Hall in the Alhambra Theatre.
By Hoptown Chronicle
HHS alum logo

Burn bans issued for Hopkinsville and Christian County

Extremely dry conditions prompted the bans on outdoor burning, city and county 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)

Pennyroyal Arts Council is bringing Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ to downtown Hopkinsville

The free performance of "The Tempest," by Kentucky Shakespeare, will be on Sept. 17 at the Hopkinsville Greenway Amphitheater.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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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
chamber of commerce building feature

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)
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