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Milling and paving work planned in downtown Hopkinsville

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin the work Wednesday, July 29, on South Virginia Street.

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Hopkinsville Art Guild plans Christian County Art Loop

The Art Loop, on Aug. 22, will feature 30 artists in 10 studios and host venues.

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Campanile to perform ‘Come From Away,’ a musical about Gander, Newfoundland

The show is about Gander's remarkable hospitality for 7,000 stranded airline passengers following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

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Hearing set Monday on proposed regulations for data centers in Hopkinsville

The Community and Development Services hearing will be held at Hopkinsville Community College's Auditorium Building.

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Water main break downtown restricts South Main Street traffic

One block of South Main Street was expected to remain closed through the first of the week for asphalt repairs.

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Western Kentucky under heat advisory through Tuesday

Heat index values of at least 100 degrees are expected, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

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Nominations sought for Eighth of August awards

The Human Rights Commission will present awards during an Aug. 2 event to community members "whose service, leadership, faith, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Hopkinsville-Christian County."

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