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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.

Hopkinsville police officers set to run length of the county for Thin Blue Run

The Thin Blue Run is planned to raise awareness and money for Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 
By Hoptown Chronicle
Hopkinsville Police Department headquarters on North Main Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Downtown Entertainment District restaurants plan live music for Hoptown Nights on April 23

The participating venues are Camo Caravan, The Mixer, Hopkinsville Brewing Co. and The Crusty Pig.
By Hoptown Chronicle
City workers are posting signs like this one on South Main Street near Hopkinsville Brewing Co. that will designate the Downtown Entertainment District, an area where open-carry alcoholic beverages will be allowed from participating businesses after the district receives approval from state officials at Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Hopkinsville Community College slates reception, awards ceremony for Round Table Literary Journal

This year marks the 60th edition of the college's literary journal.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Round Table Literary Park at Hopkinsville Community College (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Pennyroyal Arts Council is accepting applications for Barbara Gardner Scholarship

The deadline for educators and students to apply is April 23.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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)

Pennyroyal Arts Council slates camp, ‘America at 250: A Journey Through Art,’ and other youth offerings

The Pennyroyal Arts Council is offering three summer camps: American at 250: A Journey Through Art, Mural Art Camp: "Soul Food" and the Missoula Children's Theatre: Peter and Wendy.
By Hoptown Chronicle
This is part of the Pennyroyal Arts Council's March 2022 student art exhibit at the Alhambra Theatre. (Arts council photo)

West Edmunds is now a one-way street

Hopkinsville drivers have long used West Edmunds Street as a cut-through from South Main Street to Canton Street.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Community Housing Forum planned on April 16

The forum sponsors are Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership and the Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Classical musicians to perform April 25 at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library

The free lecture-recital will feature double bassist Bill Koehler and pianist Amanda Huff-McClure.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Back to the Stadium: Superintendent Chris Bentzel reverses decision on graduation site

The decision to switch back to an outdoor ceremony at the stadium, instead of ceremonies in the two high school gyms, came after district officials heard pushback from students and community members. 
By Hoptown Chronicle
stadium of champions in hopkinsville

Immigrant stories inspire next Supper Club on April 9

The inspiration for this Supper Club comes from a 1934 series in the Kentucky New Era headlined, “Our Foreign-Born Citizens.”
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Pennyroyal Area Museum at Ninth and Liberty streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Murray State president to speak at Hopkinsville town hall

Dr. Ron K. Patterson, who joined the university last summer, is slated to attend the town hall at noon Monday, April 6, at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Murray State University President Ron Patterson took office on July 1. (Murray State photo)

Library hosting Open Mic Night at The Corner Coffeehouse

Poets and singer/songwriters are invited to share their talents on Thursday, March 26.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Corner Coffeehouse is in the Pennyroyal Building at 11th and South Main streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
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