News Archives

Modernettes offer virtual Black History Month program

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 16, 2022

Retired educator Bettie Esters Broady will lead the program.

Council OKs $1.5M grant to Rural King developer

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 16, 2022

Rural King plans to redevelop Hopkinsville's original mall property on Fort Campbell Boulevard. It will occupy an anchor store and lease smaller spaces to other retailers and restaurants.

Billy Bob Thornton’s band will play at the Alhambra on June 4

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 16, 2022

The Boxmasters have been booked for the eighth annual Hoptown Hopfest, a benefit for improvements to the Alhambra Theatre.

Low-income families risk losing thousands of dollars if they don’t file tax return

by Liz Carey
February 15, 2022

The American Rescue Plan increased the size of the Earned Income Tax Credit and made more people eligible. A national campaign is trying to make sure people know the money is there — IF they file a tax return.

Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread COVID misinformation

by Blake Farmer
February 15, 2022

State medical boards have an obligation to investigate complaints about doctors, including those who may spread false information about medical care. But in Florida, Tennessee, and other states, lawmakers are moving to protect physicians using unproven COVID treatments or spreading misinformation.

Highly contagious bird flu found in Western Kentucky

by Liam Niemeyer
February 14, 2022

While humans can become sick with the virus – usually through close contact with infected birds – such cases are rare.

FEMA disaster assistance deadline extended to March

by Dustin Wilcox
February 14, 2022

The deadlines were previously set for Feb. 11.

Artifacts highlight our town’s Black history

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 13, 2022

The Pennyroyal Area Museum is home to several collections highlighting Hopkinsville's Black history.

Hopkinsville desegregation is topic of next History on Tap

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 11, 2022

Museum director Alissa Keller will give the program at Hopkinsville Brewing.

Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

by The Rural Blog
February 11, 2022

Participants can count birds anywhere in the world, and help scientists get a snapshot of global bird populations.

Nonpartisan panel working to mold findings into a report

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 11, 2022

The committee will continue work on the report at its next meeting in March.

‘Change’ is the theme of bell hooks Memorial Writing Contest

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 10, 2022

The Christian County Literacy Council is accepting submissions in poetry, essays and short stories until March 1. Categories range from age 5 to adult.