Eight couples performed in the Dancing With Our Stars competition Saturday night at the Alhambra Theatre and helped raise $70,000 for the event’s sponsors, the Pennyroyal Arts Council and Sanctuary Inc.
Pioneers Inc., established in 1952, is a civic organization of African-American men. Their catering and barbecue business supports their charity work in the community.
Organizers hope to attract 1,000 runners for the half marathon and 5K on Sept. 28. The races will coincide with the Hoptown HarvestFest and Military Affairs Committee Chili Cook-off in downtown Hopkinsville.