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bell hooks’ message endures, challenges our understanding of love

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 9, 2023

Twenty-three years after the book was published, bell hooks' "All About Love" has remained on the New York Times Best Sellers list for 56 weeks.

Ballot set for May 16 primary election in Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
January 9, 2023

There are 12 Republicans seeking the nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, but Matt Bevin is not among them.

Hopkinsville’s MLK march on Monday will conclude with a program at Hopkinsville Community College; rain plan set

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 9, 2023

A community march in honor of the slain civil rights leader will begin at 9 a.m. at Freedom Elementary School.

Pfizer gives $1 million to Republican Party of Kentucky to expand its headquarters

by Tom Loftus
January 9, 2023

Corporations have put $1.65 million into party’s building fund.

Secretary of State Michael Adams tells legislative committee Kentucky needs more polling places

by Tom Latek
January 6, 2023

Adams noted that more than four times as many voters voted on Nov. 8 as voted in three early voting days combined in the last general election.

Readers help Hoptown Chronicle set NewsMatch record

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 6, 2023

Thanks to the generous support of readers, Hoptown Chronicle raised more than $41,000 to support local, independent journalism for Hopkinsville and Christian County.

Tornado touched down Tuesday morning in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 5, 2023

There were no injuries reported in the storm.

Beshear says Kentucky’s future is bright. Republicans disagree about who deserves credit.

by McKenna Horsley
January 5, 2023

Senate President Robert Stivers said Beshear "had very little to do" with the state being in good shape.

State lawmaker seeks impeachment of Christian County prosecutor Rick Boling

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 4, 2023

A resolution filed in the General Assembly cites complaints of Boling's conduct in the Dayton Jones pardon and in another criminal case.

Beshear maintains big fundraising lead over Republican rivals

by Tom Loftus
January 4, 2023

The Democratic governor reports raising almost $5.2M to date while Kelly Craft has raised about $1.3M, the most among Republicans.

Biden, McConnell and governors trumpet bipartisan funding for Ohio River bridge project

by Liam Niemeyer
January 4, 2023

The federal infrastructure law provides $1.6 billion for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project that connects Ohio and Kentucky.

Kentucky House GOP plans to pass income tax cut this week

by Kentucky Lantern
January 3, 2023

Senate President Robert Stivers says the Senate will follow in February as advocates caution against basing permanent tax cut on ‘temporary surpluses.’