Architect Eugene Poole Jr. to give keynote for Christian County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner

Poole, who has directed several major projects in Washington, D.C., is also an artist whose work includes a quilt exhibition celebrating Black jockeys who have ridden Kentucky Derby horses.
History on Tap: Old Shaker distilled spirits program rescheduled on June 26

The director of South Union Shaker Village in Logan County will be in Hopkinsville to speak about the history of whiskey-making by the religious sect — and about a new bourbon the historic site is producing.
Kentucky’s recently taken steps towards nuclear. Could Trump’s executive order take it to a gallop?

Kentucky is among several states in recent years that have put together initiatives to attract nuclear developments to their part of the country.
Kentucky lawmakers announce five legislative task forces for the 2025 interim session

Task forces are typically formed by a resolution of the House or Senate and make recommendations about legislation to consider the following year.
Ceremony set to celebrate historical marker and murals for Elder Watson Diggs

The ceremony honoring the co-founder of Kappa Alpha Psi will be June 7 at Founders Square in downtown Hopkinsville.
Kentucky House of Representatives leadership to attend June fundraiser in Christian County

The June 19 event at Casey Jones Distillery is a fundraiser for the Republican House Majority, according to invitations.
The Book & Bottle Shop slates open mic poetry night

Participants at the Thursday event will be invited to read original poetry, a selection from a favorite author, spoken word or prose.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children, pregnant people

Public health organizations have raised concerns about the change in policy.
Pennyroyal Arts Council opening Alhambra Theatre on Wednesday for 97th birthday observance

The public is invited to come for free popcorn and tours of the building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
6 Kentucky counties hit by tornadoes, storms are approved for federal aid. More could be added.

The governor’s request for individual assistance for Christian and Todd counties as well as public assistance for affected cities and counties and hazard mitigation for the entire state are still under review, Beshear’s office said.
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West hosting Memorial Day service

The holiday honoring service members who die in the line of duty was first observed as Decoration Day a few years after the Civil War.
CCHS senior and Sinking Fork teacher receive Barbara Gardner Art Awards

The awards presented by the Pennyroyal Arts Council honor the memory of a self-employed Hopkinsville artist who taught hundreds of students during a career lasting 45 years.