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 county's private schools are returning to classes but on a one-hour delay.
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A mix of sleet and freezing rain is expected to make roads slicks early Tuesday.
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Planter Bank made the contributions to match the value of items donated to organizations such as Joy Closet, Aaron McNeil and Alpha Pregnancy Care.
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Adults who live in Christian County or own a business in the community are eligible to apply.
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The loans are for working capital needs caused by storms on Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2022
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The $20 cards are available at clinics in Hopkinsville, Princeton and Oak Grove.
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Martha Argot, Ruth Lynch, Josh Ryan and DeeAnna Sova are among 30 picked for Leadership West Kentucky.
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The movie starts at 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Thanks to the generous support of readers, Hoptown Chronicle raised more than $41,000 to support local, independent journalism for Hopkinsville and Christian County.
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Cold temperatures will persist Tuesday but a warming trend will begin Wednesday.
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Inspire Early Learning Academy will be located at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and initially will have space for 120 children.
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Volunteers are preparing to serve 400 to 450 meals for the holiday meal.
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The Aaron McNeil Center at Second and Campbell streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)