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Poor plant health slashes earnings of an ag innovator and job creator in rural Kentucky

by Liz Carey
December 27, 2022

AppHarvest has expanded its controlled-environment agriculture from producing only tomatoes to include greens, berries and cucumbers. Does a deep drop in revenue point to problems or just growing pains?

HWEA restricts water usage during period of high demand

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 27, 2022

The restrictions include using water to wash vehicles.

HWEA and Christian County Water District ask customers to conserve water

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 26, 2022

HWEA reported high demand after sub-zero temperatures likely caused numerous pipe leaks.

The Ghost of an Idea: A reflection on Charles Dickens and the history and meaning of the season

by David DeWitt
December 23, 2022

The spirit of Christmas was being relegated to a minor holiday under the smokestacks of industrial profit. And then Scrooge and Tiny Tim came onstage.

Arctic cold persists; residents urged to stay off roads, conserve energy

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 23, 2022

TVA and local electric utilities urged customers to conserve power to help avoid large-scale blackouts.

Winter storm impact: Cancellations and postponements

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 22, 2022

Announcements related to the arctic blast at the start of the Christmas weekend.

Gov. Beshear issues state of emergency ahead of bitter cold arctic blast

by Mike Savage
December 21, 2022

Motorists are being encouraged to reschedule travel plans late Thursday into Friday.

Is it Christmas without a holiday trivia quiz? (The correct answer is …)

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 20, 2022

Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown has been creating a holiday quiz every year since the mid-1990s for a party with friends.

Hopkinsville CFO Robert Martin and Police Chief Clayton Sumner will retire in 2023

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 20, 2022

Both men are slated to leave their jobs in August.

An arctic kind of Christmas is heading into Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 20, 2022

Friday's temperature will dip below zero, and high winds will make it feel even colder.

Christian County school system, industries partner to open child care facility in 2023

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 19, 2022

Inspire Early Learning Academy will be located at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and initially will have space for 120 children.

Carolyn Haddock, educator who inspired children and adults, has died

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 19, 2022

Haddock, a retired elementary school guidance counselor, was known as Mrs. Pickle to local students.