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.
Historic preservationist Grace Abernethy will lead the program at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
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Grace Abernethy speaks about preservation work during a History on Tap program in May 2023. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The work is part of a widening project between North Drive and Princeton Road.
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Improvements along this section of West Seventh Street between Princeton Road and North Drive will widen the road to three lanes and add a sidewalk. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The volunteers were recognized during the annual Benefit for the Bend, which raises money for the environmental center.
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Benefit for the Bend
The acquired practices include Generations Primary Care, MDVIP, Hopkinsville Family Care, Western Kentucky Pulmonary Clinic, Elkton Clinic and Crofton Clinic.
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The 18th Street entrance to Jennie Stuart Medical Center. (Hoptown Chronicle by Jennifer P. Brown)
Kelly Selfe, who most recently served as arts education coordinator at the Pennyroyal Arts Council, will lead the art museum in downtown Cadiz.
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The Janice Mason Art Museum in downtown Cadiz. (Museum photo)
Community members are invited to meet Maj. Jason Swain during a June 28 church service.
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The Salvation Army headquarters building, which houses the Soup Kitchen, on Seventh Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo)
The theme of the 137th annual meeting was “Rooted in Community, Growing Our Future.”
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Bennett Greene receives the president's award during the Christian County Chamber of Commerce's 137th annual dinner Thursday evening at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. Taylor Hayes, chamber president, presented the award. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Community members are invited to write haiku inspired by all the ways we use and rely upon chairs. Send them to us by June 24 to be considered for the top prize.
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Chair Project sign with people in background
Heejung Park, the group's director, said, “We are creating a space where musicians and audiences come together to experience the power of live music ... that is accessible, inspiring and uniquely Hopkinsville.”
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The Alhambra Theatre stage. (Hoptown Chronicle photo)
Several special programs about Kentucky's history are available on the KET website to view on demand.
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The Hopkinsville fair, celebrating its 75th edition, will culminate with a fireworks show on the 250th anniversary of America's independence.
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The midway at the Western Kentucky State Fair in 2019. (Facebook photo)
The free concerts are set June 30 and July 2.
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The Pennyrile Area Community Band performs its Christmas concert in December 2019 at the Alhambra Theatre. (Band photo)