Julia Hunter

Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.

The auction continues until the last item is sold Saturday night.
By Julia Hunter
Rotary audience
University Heights Academy won a $1,000 grant for the most fundraising per student.
By Julia Hunter
women gathered at rotary auction
The annual auction runs until the last item is sold on Saturday night.
By Julia Hunter
rotary auction opening day
According to unofficial results from the Christian County Clerk’s Office, 41.8% of the county’s 52,121 registered voters cast a ballot. 
By Julia Hunter
Christian County Courthouse
Here's the information voters need to know about registering and casting their ballot — whether its early or on Election Day.
By Julia Hunter
Two women leave the Christian County Courthouse where voters were casting ballots Tuesday afternoon in the 2023 general election. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
As Jennie Stuart explores a plan to join Deaconess Health, we’re asking Hoptown Chronicle readers to tell us what you are thinking about a change of this magnitude for the community.
By Julia Hunter
jennie stuart
Reports of a potential acquisition or merger of the two hospitals began swirling last week, prompting concern from local officials and residents.
By Julia Hunter
jennie stuart medical center at night
Murals have made their mark on Hopkinsville in recent years, beautifying areas around the city while chronicling its history.
By Julia Hunter
hearts on bell hooks mural
Research shows that strong local news can increase voter turnout and community engagement, build a sense of shared connection, benefit public health and save taxpayer dollars.
By Julia Hunter
Hoptown Hopkinsville Kentucky
Permits, which must be obtained online, entitle a family to cut one cedar tree in most areas of LBL between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24.
By Julia Hunter
cedar tree
A special family recipe appeared lost to time until Hoptown Chronicle engagement editor Julia Hunter discovered it in an unexpected place.
By Julia Hunter
Chicken and dumplings recipe on lined paper
Events include a workshop on writing thank you notes, a book discussion, the Sons of Mystro concert, a quilt program and Community Reader Day.
By Julia Hunter
Author Ross Gay (right) joins community members a the 2023 Big Read mural unveiling on the Hopkinsville Brewing Co.'s exterior wall. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)