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Local student talent and Fisk University singers are focus of Hopkinsville’s MLK Day observance

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 20, 2025

Christian County Middle School had the largest number of students present for a morning program at HCC and keeps the school challenge traveling trophy for a second year.

Updated: Hopkinsville’s MLK Day observance will include a church service, HCC program and the Fisk Jubilee Singers concert

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 14, 2025

A Sunday afternoon service is planned at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, followed on Monday by the march to the community college at 10 a.m. and the Fisk concert at the Alhambra at 2 p.m.

The best views of Hopkinsville on a snow day

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 12, 2025

A few inches of snow was just enough to pretty up the landscape for photographs.

Brick & Mortar Monthly: Ghosts of Seventh Street past

by Grace Abernethy
December 29, 2024

Nearly half of the old homes that stood within the boundaries of the East Seventh Street Historic District when it was designated in 1983 are now gone. But columnist Grace Abernethy still sees reason to hope for the revival of areas like her neighborhood.

‘Twas the night before Christmas’ helped make the modern Santa — and led to a literary whodunit

by Melissa Chim
December 23, 2024

As Christmas began to evolve into a family holiday, the image of Santa changed as well. Now, his jolliness came from the Christmas spirit, not feasting, and his rosy cheeks were the result of joy, not alcohol.

Why there’s no place like home for the holidays

by Frank McAndrews
December 22, 2024

Strip away the cursory Christmas rituals — the TV specials, the lights, the gifts, the music – and what remains is home. It is the beating heart of the holiday.

Hopkinsville, Christian County facing down multiple factors in housing shortage

by Lily Burris
December 17, 2024

According to a recent study, the median home sale price in the Hopkinsville area increased by 82.8% from 2014 to 2023, along with a 66.4% increase in average sale price.

On 3-year anniversary of tornado, Mayfield group dedicates 8 new homes to survivors

by Hannah Saad
December 10, 2024

While Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan thinks the community should not forget the city’s residents who died during one of the worst natural disasters in Kentucky’s history, she said the anniversary of the tornado also served as a celebration of the town’s rebirth and growth.

Dedication set for Coach William Falls Memorial Bridge on Hopkinsville Greenway

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 26, 2024

The bridge will be named for Falls in recognition of his career as a coach and teacher at Attucks High School and Hopkinsville High School.

Tips for taking care during the holidays

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 18, 2024

The holidays can agitate old wounds and differences of opinion that make getting along difficult. The can also trigger grief and loneliness.

Hopkinsville organizations set to serve free Thanksgiving meals

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 12, 2024

Breaking Bread Community Dinner Church, Pioneers Inc., Salvation Army, Micah Mission and a group of Baptist churches will be serving Thanksgiving meals.

More than 8,000 Christian County ballots cast in three days of early voting

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 4, 2024