Business & Development

News about business and development in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The growth of Kentucky’s race purses has led to a higher quality of horses competing here, more interest among bettors and a breeding boom running contrary to national trends.
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When making Scotch whisky, Scottish distillers often use bourbon barrels to age the product, which adds extra flavor like vanilla.
Twenty individuals will be chosen for the nine-month program. The deadline to apply is May 20.
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Postmaster General David Steiner outlined possible "drastic measures," including reducing service days from 6 to 5, dropping "unprofitable routes," and closing some smaller post offices.
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A sweeping housing bill stalled in the final hours of Kentucky’s legislative session, leaving major proposals to address the state’s growing housing shortage unresolved despite limited new funding.
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The forum sponsors are Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership and the Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County.
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The “Build Your Own Bourbon Trail” feature helps travelers plan trips across the trail’s 68 destinations, highlighting distilleries, tasting rooms and other experiences across Kentucky.
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The announcement that the boutique will close is the second this week for a locally owned retail shop in downtown Hopkinsville.
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Julie-Anna Carlisle, who provided space and support for downtown events and showcased regional artists, said she will step away from retail work to devote time to her own art and her family.
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The awards recognize the contributions of local small businesses.
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Hoptown Chronicle has compiled a list of restaurants and entertainment-related businesses that are reopening.
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