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.

Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron is reminding Kentuckians that suspected election law violations should be reported to the state’s election fraud hotline.
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Auditions are on Dec. 3, and the show dates are March 9-12.
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Chamber officials cited Westerfield support for state legislation that seeks to address addiction issues that affect the workforce.
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State Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Crofton, accepts a Louisville Slugger bat signifying his Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award from Kate Shanks, the chamber's senior vice president of public affairs. (Chamber photo)
The grant will help the county develop an industrial park and construct a spec building.
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The Kentucky League of Cities bestows the award upon legislators who advocate for issues that impact cities across the state.
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Hopkinsville Mayor Wendell Lynch (far left), Kentucky League of Cities Executive Director and CEO James D. Chaney (second from left) and Christian County Magistrate Jerry Gilliam (far right) present Rep. Walker Thomas with a 2022 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award. (Kentucky League of Cities photo)
WHOP radio announcers Mike Chadwell, Jeff Sisk and Roy Keller will lead the program.
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The appointments are for Joseph Sisk, a farmer, and Kelli Pendleton, a Fort Campbell advocate.
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The 16 students will learn about city government and opportunities to volunteer in the community.
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As a reader-first newsroom, Hoptown Chronicle believes it is important to be clear and transparent with our audience about our values and how we make decisions.
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Children are invited to collect treats between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31.
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Officials closed the bridge Tuesday after cracks on the surrounding stone work were noticed.
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The grants will help the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville and the Pathfinder Pantry at Hopkinsville Community College with their hunger relief efforts.
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Residents wait in a lunch food line outside the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville during the pandemic. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)