Business & Development

News about business and development in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Energy analysts say the short-term boost won’t continue as coal-fired power plants continue to be retired and natural gas prices begin to fall from the current spike.
The progressive meal on Nov. 13 will raise money to buy a new book drop box for the public library.
This year, the Planters Bank Season of Giving campaign will benefit organizations that support children.
Owners said they had been waiting for the right tenant to occupy the space within the most substantial modern building in downtown Hopkinsville.
Economists, farmers and grocery executives warn that nearly every part of the traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost more this year.
Events will center around Main Street Tavern and Restaurant.
After many plants were forced to closed during the pandemic, agricultural economists have begun to research the beef industry's resiliency in the face of such threats and what it means in the long term.
Despite Christian County being eliminated from consideration for a 500,000-square-foot meat processing plant, we're sharing your answers to our questions to help inform future discussions about proposed local developments.
Organizers decided there was no reason to hold the meeting after American Foods Group dropped Christian County as a possible site for a beef processing plant.
Mayor Judy Peterson and the city's four commissioners are looking at annexation options.
News of the proposed development has drawn heavy scrutiny from many county residents and some public officials.
State officials and representatives of a Wisconsin meat processing company arrived in Hopkinsville on Thursday, as opponents of the facility announced another community meeting.