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.
The forum sponsors are Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership and the Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County.
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The free lecture-recital will feature double bassist Bill Koehler and pianist Amanda Huff-McClure.
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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. 
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The inspiration for this Supper Club comes from a 1934 series in the Kentucky New Era headlined, “Our Foreign-Born Citizens.”
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The Pennyroyal Area Museum at Ninth and Liberty streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
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.
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Murray State University President Ron Patterson took office on July 1. (Murray State photo)
Poets and singer/songwriters are invited to share their talents on Thursday, March 26.
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The Corner Coffeehouse is in the Pennyroyal Building at 11th and South Main streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Jim Coursey will give the talk on Tuesday, April 7.
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“The Passion of Jesus Christ" is an oratorio written for soprano, countertenor, baritone, choir, and orchestra.
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Heejung Park directs a Christmas program on Dec. 15, 2025, at First United Methodist Church. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The event at First Baptist Church will celebrate the people who work with the inner-city ministry.
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The meeting on March 31 will outline how residents can apply to acquire vacant lots next to their property.
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Hopkinsville sign at Ninth and Campbell streets. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Any nonprofit organization that plans to apply for one of the city grants must attend an informational meeting on either March 23 or 30.
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Hopkinsville Municipal Center (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
In recognition of Women's History Month, the program will feature short biographies of local woman who have influenced the community.
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(Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)