Education Archives

Christian County Literacy Council spelling bee registration open through Sept. 15

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 30, 2023

The competition is open to all third- through eighth-grade students in Christian County.

How can you tell if something is true? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself about what you see, hear and read

by Bob Britten
August 29, 2023

Truth can be tricky to determine. Every message you read, see or hear comes from somewhere and was created by someone and for someone.

Murray State to explore development of veterinary medicine school

by Derek Operle
August 25, 2023

There are 32 veterinary colleges in the U.S. accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, but none of them are in the Bluegrass State.

Meet the new Tigers of the new Christian County High School

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 24, 2023

During a special meeting, the school board voted to approve construction bids for the consolidated high school and ditched a name it had chosen last year.

Kentucky’s education commissioner to leave post at end of September

by McKenna Horsley
July 31, 2023

Jason Glass, appointed commissioner in 2020, had come under frequent fire from Kentucky Republicans who criticized KDE’s inclusive guidance to support LGBTQ+ students.

Record crowd attends Boys and Girls Clubs luncheon to hear plans for new Teen Center

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 27, 2023

A state grant for $1 million will help the club nearly double the size of its Teen Center.

More help for undergrads’ basic, child care needs could up Kentuckians’ earning power

by Sarah Ladd
July 25, 2023

Economic insecurity "unequivocally jeopardizes student success," increasing the likelihood of withdrawal by 25%, research shows.

Christian County schools to make vaping a criminal offense

by Lisa Autry
July 14, 2023

In the last year, 356 students were caught with vaping products.

Hopkinsville Leadership class celebrates project at Men2Be house

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 10, 2023

The 2022-23 leadership class raised money and provided labor for several improvements to the Bryan Street house that is a headquarters for Men2Be.

Gateway Academy teacher joining Kentucky Board of Education

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 7, 2023

Alissa Riley will serve one year on the state board as a non-voting member.

Kentucky spellers eliminated from Scripps National Spelling Bee

by WKMS
May 31, 2023

The three Kentucky qualifiers advanced from a regional bee sponsored by Visit Hopkinsville.

Biden student debt relief plan revoked in U.S. House vote

by Ariana Figueroa
May 24, 2023

While Republicans have relentlessly attacked the plan as a "bailout," Wednesday's separate resolution forced vulnerable Democrats up for reelection in 2024 to take a public stance on the issue.