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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.

Take Kids Fishing Day is Saturday at Hopkinsville’s Jeffers Bend

By Hoptown Chronicle
Participants in Take Kids Fishing Day line the Jeffers Bend Lake with their poles on Saturday, May 28, 2022. (Jeffers Bend photo)

Supper Club: A bonnie taste of Scotland

Graham and Heather Dawson, proprietors of The Mixer restaurant, will demonstrate Scottish dishes that are favorites in Graham's family.
By Hoptown Chronicle
downtown restaurant owners Graham Dawson and Heather Harvey Dawson

Graduations on Friday for Hopkinsville, Christian County high schools

The CCHS graduation will be at 5 p.m., and the HHS graduation will follow at 8:30 p.m.
By Hoptown Chronicle
(Canva photo)

Hopkinsville Downtown Burger Days this week at brewery, restaurants

Food trucks will be serving at Hopkinsville Brewing Co. — and three restaurants, The Local, The Crusty Pig and The Mixer, will have special burgers for the week.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Hamburgers are one of the most popular foods for Americans. (Pexels image by Engin Akyurt)

Two Christian County schools getting new principals

Renikka Owen is leaving Millbrooke Elementary School and will become an interim principal at Hopkinsville Middle School. Tyler Stallons, currently at Christian County Middle School, will become Millbrooke's interim principal.
By Hoptown Chronicle
christian county public schools office feature

Flood victims eligible for SBA loans; local recovery office opens in Hopkinsville

Representatives of SBA, FEMA and Red Cross have temporary offices at the Murray State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Herbie Curbie trash container floats in floodwater at the end of West Riverwood Drive on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

bell hooks Book Club studying ‘All About Love’

The book club, open to anyone interested discussing bell hooks' writing, will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 19.
By Hoptown Chronicle
bell-hooks-t-shirt-chair

US Senate candidate Pamela Stevenson slates Hopkinsville stop

Stevenson will meet voters at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Carnegie Library on Liberty Street.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Carnegie Library

Local students earn top 2 honors in Congressional Art Competition

Christian County High School students Lily Hughes and Catherine Poland both won for race horse themed artwork.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Catherine Poland, of Christian County High School, earned second place with her piece titled “To the Finish Line.” (Photo provided)

City officials to hold Hoptown Helps informational session on May 13

A question and answer session will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Council chambers at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

City of Hopkinsville designates Raymond P. Gamble Way

The honorary street name recognizes the late funeral home director and community leader.
By Hoptown Chronicle
(Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Leadership Christian County accepting applications

Twenty class members will be selected. The deadline to apply is May 20.
By Hoptown Chronicle
chamber of commerce building feature
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