Julia Hunter

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

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)
Nearly $11 million in state funds will go toward the construction of 16 public charging stations — including one in Hopkinsville.
By Julia Hunter
electric vehicle charging plug
Oct. 10 is the voter registration deadline for Kentuckians who want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 7 general election.
By Julia Hunter
The entrance to the polling center at the Christian County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Chris Jung previously worked as the city's marketing and events coordinator from 2018 to 2021.
By Julia Hunter
Municipal-Center-featured
In the wake of a controversial video posted to social media by a Hopkinsville Police Department officer, many in the community have called for action and expressed concerns about perceived racist symbols.
By Julia Hunter
Hopkinsville Police Department
A sample taken from Christian County in 2020 showed the single highest concentration of PFAS in a study of 40 surface water sites across the state.
By Julia Hunter
woman testing stream water
Former Hopkinsville resident Joe Craver will be honored with the Kentucky Historical Society's Award of Distinction for his service to Christian County.
By Julia Hunter
craver in cemetery
Nearly two-thirds of Hopkinsville Electric customers were without power following storms Wednesday night.
By Julia Hunter
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)
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)
Nearly $11 million in state funds will go toward the construction of 16 public charging stations — including one in Hopkinsville.
By Julia Hunter
electric vehicle charging plug
Oct. 10 is the voter registration deadline for Kentuckians who want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 7 general election.
By Julia Hunter
The entrance to the polling center at the Christian County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Chris Jung previously worked as the city's marketing and events coordinator from 2018 to 2021.
By Julia Hunter
Municipal-Center-featured
In the wake of a controversial video posted to social media by a Hopkinsville Police Department officer, many in the community have called for action and expressed concerns about perceived racist symbols.
By Julia Hunter
Hopkinsville Police Department
A sample taken from Christian County in 2020 showed the single highest concentration of PFAS in a study of 40 surface water sites across the state.
By Julia Hunter
woman testing stream water
Former Hopkinsville resident Joe Craver will be honored with the Kentucky Historical Society's Award of Distinction for his service to Christian County.
By Julia Hunter
craver in cemetery
Nearly two-thirds of Hopkinsville Electric customers were without power following storms Wednesday night.
By Julia Hunter
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)