Hoptown Archives

Meteorologists, gov’t officials warn of severe storm risk in Western Kentucky

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 2, 2025

The risk is high beginning Wednesday afternoon for tornadoes, hail, damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, the Christian County Emergency Management warned.

Pennyrile Area Community Band slates spring concert

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 1, 2025

The free concert will be a celebration of women composers.

Supper Club to highlight iconic Kentucky dishes

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 31, 2025

Retired chef and Wandering Kentucky founder Matthew Brown will lead the Supper Club on April 10 at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

Flood watch issued for Hopkinsville area Wednesday through Sunday

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 31, 2025

Up to 1 foot of rainfall is not out of the question, said officials at the National Weather Service.

This Hopkinsville park needs more purpose

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 31, 2025

Several hundred people attended the Hello Spring Festival that Desaepa and Zirconia Vansauwa organized at Virginia Park, demonstrating the park's potential, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.

A beaten path to the Dalton kitchen

by Grace Abernethy
March 30, 2025

Grace and Brendan Abernethy are taking their kitchen back to its origin, which will include space for the venerable beaten biscuit machine.

bell hooks Book Club to meet April 21 at Hopkinsville museum

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 27, 2025

The book club, open to anyone interested in learning more about bell hooks, is discussing "All About Love: New Visions."

Hopkinsville mayor’s office accepting City Diplomat Program applications

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 27, 2025

The deadline to submit an application is April 18.

Faith leaders ask Beshear to veto measure moving 10 Commandments monument to capitol

by John McGary
March 25, 2025

More than 90 faith leaders are asking Governor Beshear to veto a House joint resolution that would move a 10 Commandments monument from a Fraternal Order of Eagles post in Hopkinsville to the grounds of the state capitol.

Hopkinsville to seek open-carry alcohol license for downtown district

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 25, 2025

Bars and restaurants will be able to sell drinks that customers can take outside and into other establishments that are also licensed through the Downtown Entertainment District.

Hello Spring Festival bringing food, entertainment and vendors to Virginia Park

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 25, 2025

The festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29.

Garden and Outdoor Living Expo slated April 11-12 in Hopkinsville

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 25, 2025

The Christian County Master Gardener Association hosts the expo at the Cooperative Extension Service Expo Center on Pembroke Road.