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 idea grew out of a discussion about how to support all of the city’s small businesses — not just those downtown.
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The Pennyrile Marketplace strip mall on Fort Campbell Boulevard has secured more than a dozen retail and service businesses in tenant spaces that previously were vacant for several years. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Church groups are encouraged to participate in the June 8 event at Mount Olive Baptist Church.
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Several activities are planned at the distillery from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.
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Tickets for TheWannaBeatles concert are $50 for adults and $38 for students and the military.
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Fort Campbell’s deputy commanding general of operations was supposed to speak at the event.
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A couple visits a loved one's grave at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-West on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hopkinsville voters gave victories to four Republican challengers in city council races.
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Dr. Gerald Smith, co-editor of "The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia," will be the guest speaker June 15 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County.
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The Juneteenth celebration will be at the Boys and Girls Clubs on Walnut Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Vickie Smiley is retiring as executive director, and former Community and Development Services staff member Laura Faulkner will succeed her.
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Museum executive director Alissa Keller and Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown will lead the May 30 program with a look at the Snapshots in Time series.
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Jada Poindexter received the Spirit Cup that recognizes the most outstanding graduate.
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The 10-pound onion bags sell for $12.
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The literary journal's 58th edition had 42 contributors of poetry, prose and artwork.
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