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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.

Downtown Burger Days runs May 19-23 in Hopkinsville

Every participating business is creating a specialty burger for Downtown Burger Days. 
By Hoptown Chronicle
Hamburgers are one of the most popular foods for Americans. (Pexels image by Engin Akyurt)

bell hooks Book Club continues discussion of ‘Salvation’

The group meets on the third Monday of each month in the bell hooks Legacy Room of the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Gwenda Motley speaks about a children's book by her late sister, bell hooks, during a program on Aug. 4, 2024, in the Pennyroyal Area Museum's bell hooks Legacy Room. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Assistant principal tapped for promotion at Indian Hills Elementary School

Matt Francies will become the Indian Hills principal on July 1.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Book and Bottle Shop slates open mic night Friday

Poetry readings have been among the best attended events at the downtown shop. This one has a theme, “Just This Moment.”
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Book & Bottle Shop is a combination book store and wine bar in downtown Hopkinsville. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Juneteenth celebration planned at Hopkinsville’s visitor center

The theme is "Jazzing for Juneteenth," focusing on the influence of music and the spoken word in African-American history.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Heritage Christian Academy hosting retirement celebration for staff member

Penny Gilkey, who is retiring after 32 years at HCA, is among the school earliest employees.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Penny Gilkey is retiring from Heritage Christian Academy after 32 years with the school. (HCA Facebook photo)

Pennyroyal Arts Council slates series of free movies

More than a dozen movie showings are planned during the summer and autumn-holiday series.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Kentucky Derby party planned at Alhambra Theatre

The fundraiser for the Pennyroyal Arts Council offers different seating options, Kentucky food and an after-party concert.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The balcony at the Alhambra Theatre. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

School track on Elm Street resurfaced, open for public

The track behind the Gateway Academy building will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Christian County Public Schools recently completed a resurfacing of the track on Elm Street near the district's central office. It is open to the public for exercise 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Severe weather possible Monday and early Tuesday

The forecast indicates showers and thunderstorms are likely beginning Monday afternoon.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Fort Campbell Boulevard between Walnut and 21st streets on March 3, 2023. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Leadership Christian County accepting applications for next class

Twenty individuals will be chosen for the nine-month program. The deadline to apply is May 20.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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bell hooks Book Club is starting a new selection, ‘Salvation,’ for its monthly meetings

The informal group meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Pennyroyal Area Museum.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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