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.

On the last Saturday of each month, participants can become detectives and help solve a history mystery at the museum.
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The exhibit auditorium at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
District officials made the decision "after additional snow that fell in our area overnight."
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The museum will close to the public on Jan. 6 and reopen on Jan. 20.
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The Pennyroyal Area Museum at Ninth and Liberty streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Overnight low temperatures will dip in the 20s for several days, and a wintery mix with sleet is likely Sunday morning.
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Dossett said that being a native of Christian County, which is among the top producers of corn, soybeans, wheat and tobacco in Kentucky, gives him a “first-hand appreciation” for farming and its impact on the commonwealth. 
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The Kentucky Capitol Dome in Frankfort. (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission photo)
The service honors the 248 Fort Campbell soldiers and eight crew members who died in the Dec. 12, 1985, air crash at Gander, Newfoundland.
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Col. James C. Stultz, commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team at Fort Campbell, speaks Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the Gander memorial service in Hopkinsville. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Help is needed to provide Christmas gifts through the Adopt-an-Angel program.
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The parade will begin at 5:15 p.m., running south on Main Street from Glass Avenue to 14th Street.
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Hopkinsville Christmas Parade float
The movies slated are "Home Alone," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life."
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The balcony at the Alhambra Theatre. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Vansauwa's Tacos is organizing the market with Black-owned businesses that specialize in sweet treats and unique gifts.
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The agency is seeking donations to help cover the cost os providing more shelter space.
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