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.

Nominees, between ages 21 and 40, should be involved in Hopkinsville Young Professionals Engage.
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The museum will receive the Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence during Kentucky History Day ceremonies in Frankfort.
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The exhibit auditorium at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hoptown Chronicle asked the elections board to not have a private discussion about a court petition in the race between Mark Graham and Doug Wilcox.
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The Christian County Board of Elections wraps up a meeting following a closed session to discuss litigation on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the county courthouse. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Here are the unofficial results in the Christian County May 2022 Primary Election, reported by the County Clerk’s Office.
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See what candidates had to say about the issues that matter most to our community.
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In a deviation from the majority of previous deaths, both individuals were vaccinated.
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Take a look at scenes from a celebration Saturday of the life and legacy of author and Hopkinsville native bell hooks.
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Artwork created by Christian County High School students is displayed during a celebration of the life  honoring Hopkinsville native Gloria Jean Watkins, who wrote under the pen name bell hooks, on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Alhambra Theatre. (Photo by Tony Kirves | Special to Hoptown Chronicle)
Friday will bring frigid temperatures and the threat of black ice on roads.
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Jacob Farnsley, of Kingsport, Tennessee, shovels snow Thursday from a driveway on Mooreland Drive. He was in town visiting family when the snow hit. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Wondering if you're eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot? You're not alone.
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The band said the Sept. 18 show in Hopkinsville and another show in Bowling Green were being canceled because of a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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One year after the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Christian County, Hoptown Chronicle readers reflect on how the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape their lives.
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An update from AT&T Sunday afternoon stated the telecommunication company hoped to have service restored to all customers late Sunday.
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