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Hopkinsville commemorating Black history with pop-up shop, brewery event

by Dustin Wilcox
February 16, 2022

Various organizations in Hopkinsville are celebrating Black History Month with an array of events from a pop-up shop to a brewery presentation.

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.