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How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

by Hajar Yazdiha
January 16, 2023

As scholars, civil rights activists and King’s own children have long pointed out, uses of King’s words are too often attempts to weaponize his memory against the multicultural democracy of which King could only dream.

Dinner and a book swap … also known as Saturday night in Hoptown

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 16, 2023

The first book swap at The Corner Coffeehouse attracted dozens of book-lovers.

A century ago, these 5-foot-long snowshoes carried a lawyer through Hopkinsville

by Alissa Keller
January 16, 2023

Artifacts like the snowshoes, which date to the 1910s, reveal bigger stories that strike at the "heart of who we are," observes Alissa Keller.

Texas manufacturer withdraws plan for door and window plant in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 11, 2023

The project by Elevate Windows and Doors would have employed about 200 workers.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Boling to resign rather than face impeachment committee

by Liam Niemeyer
January 10, 2023

Boling will step down from his elected office on Feb. 28, said a state lawmaker who filed the impeachment resolution.

Ballot set for May 16 primary election in Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
January 9, 2023

There are 12 Republicans seeking the nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, but Matt Bevin is not among them.

Hopkinsville’s MLK march on Monday will conclude with a program at Hopkinsville Community College; rain plan set

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 9, 2023

A community march in honor of the slain civil rights leader will begin at 9 a.m. at Freedom Elementary School.

Secretary of State Michael Adams tells legislative committee Kentucky needs more polling places

by Tom Latek
January 6, 2023

Adams noted that more than four times as many voters voted on Nov. 8 as voted in three early voting days combined in the last general election.

Readers help Hoptown Chronicle set NewsMatch record

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 6, 2023

Thanks to the generous support of readers, Hoptown Chronicle raised more than $41,000 to support local, independent journalism for Hopkinsville and Christian County.

State lawmaker seeks impeachment of Christian County prosecutor Rick Boling

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 4, 2023

A resolution filed in the General Assembly cites complaints of Boling's conduct in the Dayton Jones pardon and in another criminal case.

Hopkinsville City Council votes to limit public speaking time at meetings, enacts numerous board appointments

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 3, 2023

Tuesday's meeting was the first session for the newly installed council and Mayor James R. Knight Jr.

Downtown restauranteurs announce plans for a new diner

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 3, 2023

Paul and Adam Barnes, who closed their Main Street Tavern Restaurant on New Year's Eve, plan to open a diner on Ninth Street.