Hoptown Archives

Architect Eugene Poole Jr. to give keynote for Christian County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 29, 2025

Poole, who has directed several major projects in Washington, D.C., is also an artist whose work includes a quilt exhibition celebrating Black jockeys who have ridden Kentucky Derby horses.

History on Tap: Old Shaker distilled spirits program rescheduled on June 26

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 29, 2025

The director of South Union Shaker Village in Logan County will be in Hopkinsville to speak about the history of whiskey-making by the religious sect — and about a new bourbon the historic site is producing.

Ceremony set to celebrate historical marker and murals for Elder Watson Diggs

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 28, 2025

The ceremony honoring the co-founder of Kappa Alpha Psi will be June 7 at Founders Square in downtown Hopkinsville.

Kentucky House of Representatives leadership to attend June fundraiser in Christian County

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 28, 2025

The June 19 event at Casey Jones Distillery is a fundraiser for the Republican House Majority, according to invitations.

The Book & Bottle Shop slates open mic poetry night

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 28, 2025

Participants at the Thursday event will be invited to read original poetry, a selection from a favorite author, spoken word or prose.

Pennyroyal Arts Council opening Alhambra Theatre on Wednesday for 97th birthday observance

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 27, 2025

The public is invited to come for free popcorn and tours of the building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

6 Kentucky counties hit by tornadoes, storms are approved for federal aid. More could be added.

by Kentucky Lantern
May 25, 2025

The governor’s request for individual assistance for Christian and Todd counties as well as public assistance for affected cities and counties and hazard mitigation for the entire state are still under review, Beshear’s office said.

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West hosting Memorial Day service

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 25, 2025

The holiday honoring service members who die in the line of duty was first observed as Decoration Day a few years after the Civil War.

CCHS senior and Sinking Fork teacher receive Barbara Gardner Art Awards

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 22, 2025

The awards presented by the Pennyroyal Arts Council honor the memory of a self-employed Hopkinsville artist who taught hundreds of students during a career lasting 45 years.

Take Kids Fishing Day is Saturday at Hopkinsville’s Jeffers Bend

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 22, 2025

Supper Club: A bonnie taste of Scotland

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 22, 2025

Graham and Heather Dawson, proprietors of The Mixer restaurant, will demonstrate Scottish dishes that are favorites in Graham's family.

U.S. Dept. of Education denies $10 million of aid to Kentucky schools in second review

by Sylvia Goodman
May 21, 2025

After the U.S. Department of Education abruptly cancelled $34 million to Kentucky school districts and $18 million for the statewide education department, the state appealed. The federal agency has now denied $10.6 million in a case-by-case review.