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.
David, a cancer survivor and musician, is currently on the “No Turning Back” tour through several states. He'll be at the Hopkinsville church on June 1 and 2.
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Hope City Church on South Main Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The dinner, themed "Rooted in Community, Growing Our Future," will be June 11.
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A reception and luncheon in recognition of the Donegans and their ministry is planned June 14.
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The Pennyroyal Arts Council presented the awards to student Bailey Bayne and her teacher, Paula Gieseke.
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Present for the Barbara Gardner Student Art Award presentation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, are (from left) Mark Gardner, student Bailey Bayne, Amy Berry and Kelly Selfe. (Photo provided)
Twelve local authors will participate in readings, signings and a panel discussion.
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The Book & Bottle Shop opened in November 2024 at Ninth and Virginia streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
About 16% of Christian County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary, which brought wins for Russ Guffey in the Hopkinsville mayor’s race and several City Council challengers.
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A sign directs voters to the absentee polling place inside the Christian County Courthouse for the 2024 primary. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Every participating business is creating a specialty burger for Downtown Burger Days. 
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Hamburgers are one of the most popular foods for Americans. (Pexels image by Engin Akyurt)
The group meets on the third Monday of each month in the bell hooks Legacy Room of the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
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Gwenda Motley speaks about a children's book by her late sister, bell hooks, during a program on Aug. 4, 2024, in the Pennyroyal Area Museum's bell hooks Legacy Room. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Matt Francies will become the Indian Hills principal on July 1.
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Poetry readings have been among the best attended events at the downtown shop. This one has a theme, “Just This Moment.”
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The Book & Bottle Shop is a combination book store and wine bar in downtown Hopkinsville. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The theme is "Jazzing for Juneteenth," focusing on the influence of music and the spoken word in African-American history.
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Penny Gilkey, who is retiring after 32 years at HCA, is among the school earliest employees.
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Penny Gilkey is retiring from Heritage Christian Academy after 32 years with the school. (HCA Facebook photo)