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.
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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historical society
“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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first baptist
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)
Actors will portray people who were significant in the life of Cayce, who became known as the "Sleeping Prophet."
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Edgar Cayce Historical Marker
The Pennyrile Democratic Woman’s Club will host the April 16 event.
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Carnegie Library
Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed early Tuesday soldiers based in Kentucky were among those killed in Iran.
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The event for community members will be at The Book & Bottle Shop on East Ninth Street.
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The Book & Bottle Shop opened in November 2024 at Ninth and Virginia streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The hall of fame recognizes "deceased and living community leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing civil and human rights ..."
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Hopkinsville native and Kentucky Human Rights Commission chairman Dr. Raymond Burse (left) presents a trophy to Linda McHenry during her late father's induction into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 22, at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. The honoree's grandson, Louis P. McHenry III, helped accept the trophy and a certificate. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)