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‘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

Christian County sees big turnout for start of early voting

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 31, 2024

County Clerk Melinda Humprhies said things went smoothly at three early voting centers on Thursday, and voters were patient even with an hourlong wait to cast a ballot.

Hopkinsville’s downtown trick-or-treating rescheduled to Nov. 1

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 30, 2024

City officials rescheduled the event because of the forecast for rain Halloween afternoon and evening.

A Guide to Voting

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 22, 2024

Hoptown Chronicle has gathered everything you need to know about casting a ballot this fall.

Hopkinsville League of Women Voters set debate schedule for local contested races

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 14, 2024

Debates are slated Oct. 14, 21 and 24 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center for candidates running for city council, school board and District 9 state representative.