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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.

Pennyroyal Arts Council slates series of free movies

More than a dozen movie showings are planned during the summer and autumn-holiday series.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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Kentucky Derby party planned at Alhambra Theatre

The fundraiser for the Pennyroyal Arts Council offers different seating options, Kentucky food and an after-party concert.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The balcony at the Alhambra Theatre. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

School track on Elm Street resurfaced, open for public

The track behind the Gateway Academy building will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Christian County Public Schools recently completed a resurfacing of the track on Elm Street near the district's central office. It is open to the public for exercise 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Severe weather possible Monday and early Tuesday

The forecast indicates showers and thunderstorms are likely beginning Monday afternoon.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Fort Campbell Boulevard between Walnut and 21st streets on March 3, 2023. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

Leadership Christian County accepting applications for next class

Twenty individuals will be chosen for the nine-month program. The deadline to apply is May 20.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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bell hooks Book Club is starting a new selection, ‘Salvation,’ for its monthly meetings

The informal group meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Pennyroyal Area Museum.
By Hoptown Chronicle
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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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