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.

TVA is increasing its wholesale rate by 5.25% in October, which follows a 4.5% hike in 2023.
By Hoptown Chronicle
A crew for Hopkinsville Electric System works to repair utility poles and electric lines Saturday morning on Clay Street near 15th Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The awards were designed to recognize "individuals or organizations who diligently work to improve our community without seeking recognition."
By Hoptown Chronicle
Mayor's community awards
Glover is the retired president and CEO of Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative.
By Hoptown Chronicle
electric line
Guests will find activities and booths related to wildlife, the botanical garden, bees, the butterfly garden, birding, storytelling, rain gardening, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, canoe rides, corn hole, disc golf, face painting and hayrides.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Visitors canoeing at Jeffers Bend. (Visit Hopkinsville photo)
The University of Kentucky series is designed to help small businesses compete for local, state and federal contracts. There's no charge to attend.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Open for business feature
Headline music acts are the Jimmy Church Band on Friday and Parmalee on Saturday.
By Hoptown Chronicle
summer-salute-2019-feature
The Sept. 27 golf scramble will raise money for several charitable causes that the Knights back.
By Hoptown Chronicle
(Canva photo)
The coffeehouse will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 14 to raise funds ahead of the Alzheimer's walk on Oct. 5.
By Hoptown Chronicle
The Corner Coffeehouse is in the Pennyroyal Building at 11th and South Main streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Dalton Trice houses
Potential new members are invited to an open house on Aug. 21.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Hopkinsville sign at Ninth and Campbell streets. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Buyers can get a bagful of books for $5 at the three-day sale beginning Thursday, Aug. 15.
By Hoptown Chronicle
Hopkinsville-public-library
The closure, for sewer repairs, is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, and ends the next morning from 15th to 17th streets.
By Hoptown Chronicle
(Canva photo)