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.

Tilley, originally from Hopkinsville, is a former state representative and was secretary of the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet in former Gov. Matt Bevin's administration.
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John Tilley at podium
The Back2Back Foundation, raising money through a concert Long leads every year in Hopkinsville, provides help to families in need in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties.
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Brice Long, a singer/songwriter, grew up in Hopkinsville. (Facebook photo)
The Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County, the local museum, Pioneers Inc., Black-owned food vendors and Hopkinsville Brewing will be involved in the emancipation celebrations.
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The inaugural Taste of the Town on Aug. 7, 2021, on Fifth Street adjacent to Hopkinsville Brewing Co. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Many of the local artisans whose work is featured at the downtown Hopkinsville store will be on hand to talk about their work.
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New episodes of "Voices of Hopkinsville: In Their Own Words" will be released every Wednesday on Spotify.
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The Pennyroyal Area Museum at Ninth and Liberty streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The Salvation Army's main office building will be open to anyone seeking a cool place during the day through Friday.
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The Pennyroyal Arts Council series of six musical shows runs from late September to early May.
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Alhambra Theatre
The 22 class members will spend nine months learning about different aspects of the community.
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The closure will give a contractor time to link Kentucky 115 with a new industrial connector road under construction in southern Christian County.
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An industrial connector road, seen here on July 9, 2024, adjacent to Kentucky 115 at Pembroke near Rosedale Cemetery, will link Interstate 24 to Commerce Park and Commerce Park II near Pembroke Road. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The company is seeking chemical operators, analytical lab technicians, logistics, engineering personnel and security guards.
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The contest sponsored by Scenic America is open to photographers of all skill levels.
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The Rev. Donavan Pinner will serve as an associate pastor for children and youth.
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The Rev. Donavan Pinner and Gwenda Motley, sister of the late Gloria Jean Watkins, during a luncheon in September 2022 at Hopkinsville Community College. (Hoptown Chronicle photos by Jennifer P. Brown)