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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.

Megan Kem appointed interim principal at Christian County High School

Kem has served has the school's assistant principal for six years and has 18 years of experience in the local district.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Christian County Public Schools. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Good Friday Crosswalk planned April 18

The procession will begin at Christian County Courthouse on South Main Street.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Old Christian County Courthouse (Photo by J. Stephen Conn | CC BY-NC)

Former US Capitol architect topic for History on Tap

Chamber of Commerce president Taylor Hayes will give the program about Hopkinsville native Eugene Poole Jr.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. (Canva photo)

Pennyrile Area Community Band slates spring concert

The free concert will be a celebration of women composers.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Pennyrile Area Community Band performs its Christmas concert in December 2019 at the Alhambra Theatre. (Band photo)

Flood watch issued for Hopkinsville area Wednesday through Sunday

Up to 1 foot of rainfall is not out of the question, said officials at the National Weather Service.
By Hoptown Chronicle
hopkinsville manhole overflowing

bell hooks Book Club to meet April 21 at Hopkinsville museum

The book club, open to anyone interested in learning more about bell hooks, is discussing "All About Love: New Visions."
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Hopkinsville mayor’s office accepting City Diplomat Program applications

The deadline to submit an application is April 18.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Hello Spring Festival bringing food, entertainment and vendors to Virginia Park

The festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Virginia Park, at Campbell Street stretching from Ninth Street to Seventh Street, was developed from the old someplace of Hopkinsville benefactor John C. Latham. (Photo by Grace Abernethy)

Garden and Outdoor Living Expo slated April 11-12 in Hopkinsville

The Christian County Master Gardener Association hosts the expo at the Cooperative Extension Service Expo Center on Pembroke Road.
By Hoptown Chronicle
garden and outdoor living expo

Youth Art Month exhibit reception slated at Alhambra

The reception and recognition ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26.
By Hoptown Chronicle
This is part of the Pennyroyal Arts Council's March 2022 student art exhibit at the Alhambra Theatre. (Arts council photo)

Methodist church offering space for Hopkinsville gardeners; seeks donated soil, fertilizer

Christian Heights United Methodist Church on North Drive will provide garden space and some supplies needed to get started.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Julia broccoli

bell hooks Memorial Writing Contest awards ceremony set

Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hampton Inn & Suites.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Gwenda Motley reads from her sister bell hooks' book, "Belonging: A Culture of Place," during a ceremony Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Performing Arts Center at Christian County Middle School, where winners in a writing contest were recognized. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
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