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.

Luke Bendick, an American history instructor at the community college, will lead the program.
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bourbon barrels in distillery
Volunteers are invited to help clean headstones on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Union Benevolent Society Cemetery on Vine Street.
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headstone
The drainage tile collapse resulted in a large hole in the road.
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Greenville Road hole map
Elementary school students will be able to earn tokens to purchase books from the machine.
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books on shelf feature
One-of-a-kind pottery beer steins, created at Brushy Fork Creek Gallery for Hoptoberfest, will be featured. Events will include the beard and stein-holding contests and an adult spelling bee.
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The pottery beer stein created for Hopkinsville Brewing Co.'s Hoptoberfest was created at Brushy Fork Creek Gallery. (Photo by Patricia Ferrell)
Lancaster is leaving the principal's post at Freedom Elementary School, and Beth Unfried will become the temporary principal to fill the vacancy.
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Christian County Public Schools district office exterior
TVA is increasing its wholesale rate by 5.25% in October, which follows a 4.5% hike in 2023.
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A crew for Hopkinsville Electric System works to repair utility poles and electric lines Saturday morning on Clay Street near 15th Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The awards were designed to recognize "individuals or organizations who diligently work to improve our community without seeking recognition."
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Mayor's community awards
Glover is the retired president and CEO of Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative.
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electric line
Guests will find activities and booths related to wildlife, the botanical garden, bees, the butterfly garden, birding, storytelling, rain gardening, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, canoe rides, corn hole, disc golf, face painting and hayrides.
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Visitors canoeing at Jeffers Bend. (Visit Hopkinsville photo)
The University of Kentucky series is designed to help small businesses compete for local, state and federal contracts. There's no charge to attend.
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Open for business feature
Headline music acts are the Jimmy Church Band on Friday and Parmalee on Saturday.
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