Events Archives

Halfway through Rotary Auction’s novel run, chairman makes plea for Hour Club donors

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 16, 2020

The auction raises money for Rotary Scholars at Hopkinsville Community College. The program offers a two-year, full scholarship to every graduating senior from a high school in Christian County.

Hopkinsville Rotary Auction pulls in more than $50,000 on opening night

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 15, 2020

The auction continues every night through Saturday. WHOP carries the auction nightly, and it is live-streamed on the Hopkinsville Rotary Club's website and Facebook page.

Hopkinsville Rotary Auction, minus the live audience, starts Monday

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 12, 2020

The auction will run Monday through Saturday. The public can listen on WHOP or watch a livestream video online. All bids will be taken over the phone.

100-Mile Challenge, a community walk to encourage healthy activity, dedicated to former Hopkinsville mayor

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 7, 2020

This marks the sixth year for Hopkinsville's walking challenge, an idea Wally Bryan brought to the health department in hopes it would help local residents improve their health.

Stroll, Sip and Shop will include live music, food, drinks and a Hopkinsville Art Guild exhibit

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2020

Food and drink vendors, along with musicians, will be set up on Ninth Street outside Milkweed Heatlh and Harmony Emporium.

Tonight’s Movie in the Park postponed

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 31, 2020

The Disney movie "Aladdin" is rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, at Tie Breaker Park.

Hoptown Hose Down postponed until Aug. 10

by Julia Hunter
July 13, 2020

Local officials hope to revive Hoptown Hose Down on Aug. 10 at DeBow Recreational Complex, pending expiration of the statewide mask mandate.

Ready to cool down? Mobile spray parks with HFD pumper truck might be the answer

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 6, 2020

Park employees will facilitate the mobile spray parks and will ensure social distancing for health and safety.

Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K to benefit Challenge House

by Julia Hunter
June 20, 2020

The event will observe social distancing at the start line and during other correlating activities. A virtual race option also is available and allows participants to run 13.1 or 3.1 miles on their own time and at their own location, while still receiving a race bib, shirt and medal.

Freeze warning issued; gardeners need to protect plants

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 14, 2020

The temperature will deep below the freezing mark early Wednesday morning.

Hopkinsville International Festival canceled in response to coronavirus outbreak

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 12, 2020

Vendors who were signed up for the festival will receive a fund, organizers said.

Robert Siegel lecture at Murray postponed; WKMS exhibit opening still set Thursday

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 11, 2020

Travel concerns related to the coronavirus caused the postponement.