Juneteenth celebrates just one of 20 emancipation days in US by Kris Manjapra June 18, 2024 The history of how emancipated people were kept unfree needs to be remembered, too, writes a professor of history.
Finding the motivation to save stories about our fathers by Jennifer P. Brown June 16, 2024 It takes intention and an early awareness of how quickly time is passing to gather family stories while we can, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.
Check out the Legislative Vote Tracker Tool from Kentucky Public Radio by WKMS June 14, 2024 Each year, your Kentucky lawmakers make hundreds of votes. KPR had a computer scrape hundreds of documents to produce an easy-to use-voting record.
Hopkinsville Juneteenth bus tour to highlight community’s African American history by Lyra Duffy June 13, 2024 The tour showcases cemeteries, medical clinics, churches and Attucks High School.
Supper Club at museum will preview upcoming Snapshots in Time column by Hoptown Chronicle June 12, 2024 Guests who attend the Thursday evening museum program can sample recipes from an old Hopkinsville cookbook.
Community members invited to join bell hooks Book Club by Hoptown Chronicle June 10, 2024 For the first gathering on June 17, the group will discuss “Communion: The Female Search for Love.”
The WannaBeatles band wraps up Live at the Alhambra series by Jennifer P. Brown June 10, 2024 The 2024-25 Live series featuring six musical shows begins in September with an Eagles tribute band.
Hopkinsville museum will have free summer admission for youth by Jennifer P. Brown June 6, 2024 A $5,000 allocation from Mayor James R. Knight Jr.'s discretionary fund will cover the free admission and special programming for students.
Utility crews work to restore power following severe storms in Hopkinsville, Christian County by Jennifer P. Brown May 26, 2024 Downed trees and broken utility poles were reported in several areas of the city and county.
Few upsets as Kentuckians nominate candidates for November election by McKenna Horsley May 21, 2024 Trump and Biden won as expected. Republican state lawmakers Southworth, Heath and Timoney fell to party rivals.
As early voting begins, use it or risk losing it, says Kentucky’s chief elections officer by McKenna Horsley May 16, 2024 Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams predicts 15% statewide turnout in primaries that conclude Tuesday.
6th Street Boutique is closing after 8 years in downtown Hopkinsville by Jennifer P. Brown May 15, 2024 Janey Moss is retiring but said she is open to meeting with potential new owners who are interested in the business.
