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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.

Hopkinsville Community College issues call for artists to display works

Artists selected for an exhibition will show their work in the Auditorium Gallery.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The main campus of Hopkinsville Community College on April 28, 2025. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Hopkinsville is under a heat advisory through Friday

Heat index values will range from 100 to 108 degrees.
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TVA, supplier to local utilities, asking customers to conserve energy during heat wave

Both Hopkinsville Electric System and Pennyrile Electric receive power for their customers from TVA.
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Free movie series begins this summer at Alhambra Theatre

The Pennyroyal Arts Council and the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library are collaborating on the series to bring a mix of children's shows and adult features.
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The Alhambra Theatre on South Main Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Western Kentucky State Fair runs June 20-28 in Hopkinsville

The fair is packed with attractions, including carnival rides, beauty pageants, all kinds of food, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, livestock competitions, a petting zoo, and home-good contests.
By Hoptown Chronicle
A carnival ride on the midway at the 2022 Western Kentucky State Fair. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Survey seeks community input on arts programming

The online survey for the Pennyroyal Arts Council and the Alhambra Theatre will be open until June 20.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Maryah Howard, who plays Madame Gothel, stands at the back of the cast as rehearsal wrap up Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Alhambra Theatre. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Hopkinsville’s Downtown Entertainment District to open Saturday

Participating businesses that serve alcoholic beverages must complete a city application and pay a $100 fee annually.
By Hoptown Chronicle
City workers are posting signs like this one on South Main Street near Hopkinsville Brewing Co. that will designate the Downtown Entertainment District, an area where open-carry alcoholic beverages will be allowed from participating businesses after the district receives approval from state officials at Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Army identifies soldier killed in Fort Campbell helicopter training accident

He was Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, 40, a pilot assigned to the division’s 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Main entrance to Fort Campbell. (U.S. Army photo)

bell hooks Book Club meeting June 16 at Pennyroyal Area Museum

The book club is exploring “All About Love” in small increments rather than the entire book in one setting.
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City of Hopkinsville hires CPA for budget work

Cory Alexander, a former finance director for the city of Madisonville, will serve as Hopkinsville's administrative budget officer.
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Hopkinsville’s Summer Salute shifts to potentially cooler days; country musician Easton Corbin will headline

The festival, featuring four free music shows and more than 70 food, beverage and merchant vendors, will run Sept. 12 and 13.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Summer Salute festival-goers walk along West Ninth Street, lined with food trucks and vendor and community booths, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. (Hoptown Chronicle photos by Jennifer P. Brown)

Christian County Literacy Council plans Beyond the Books, a free summer camp

Supported by a Hopkinsville Rotary grant, the camp is free for children ages 4 to 17. Preregistration is required by June 12.
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