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 tour is planned on Saturday, Dec. 7, along South Main Street and Alumni Avenue.
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Woodworking ornaments displayed Dec. 14, 2023, at The Heirloom Table Home on South Main Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P Brown)
Lewis began her career in 1998 as a teacher in Christian County Public Schools.
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Monique Lewis began her teaching career in 1998 with Christian County Public Schools. (Photo provided)
Breaking Bread Community Dinner Church, Pioneers Inc., Salvation Army, Micah Mission and a group of Baptist churches will be serving Thanksgiving meals.
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Volunteers plate smoked chicken, green beans, potato salad and rolls on Thursday, May 2, 2024, for the Breaking Bread Community Dinner Church. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The Christian County Literacy Council has selected "learning" as the theme for this year's contest.
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Christian County Literacy Council executive director Francene Gilmer helps Mariah Grace Gbemudu find her poem in a booklet so she can read it to an audience attending the bell hooks Writing Contest celebration of winners. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Community members who want to watch the parade traditionally line the sidewalks, especially in the area near the intersection of Ninth and Virginia streets. 
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Honor parade participants
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights will host the ceremony on Nov. 22 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
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Gift items made by 20 local artists will be featured in the bazaar at the Carnegie Library.
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Carnegie Library
County Clerk Melinda Humprhies said things went smoothly at three early voting centers on Thursday, and voters were patient even with an hourlong wait to cast a ballot.
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A sign directs primary election 2024 voters to the polling place door at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
City officials rescheduled the event because of the forecast for rain Halloween afternoon and evening.
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downtown trick or treat 2022
From Thanksgiving to Christmas and the New Year, numerous community events are offered.
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Two workers in utility truck buckets hang Christmas garland on Nov. 15, 2023, above the intersection of Ninth and Main streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Weinberg is also the drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
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Drummer Max Weinberg
John T. Brame Jr., commander of VFW Post 1913, will serve as grand marshal.
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Hopkinsville Christmas parade grinch