Hoptown

David, a cancer survivor and musician, is currently on the “No Turning Back” tour through several states. He'll be at the Hopkinsville church on June 1 and 2.

The series also includes a country-rock and folk music show, a Celtic Christmas concert, a Motown show and concerts by Grammy-winners Linda Davis and the Steep Canyon Rangers. 

The dinner, themed "Rooted in Community, Growing Our Future," will be June 11.

A reception and luncheon in recognition of the Donegans and their ministry is planned June 14.

Friday's graduation ceremonies marked the end of an era for the two public high schools. They will consolidate into one school in August.

Baker, pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church from 1989 to 2003, led efforts to construct a new church building and helped establish St. Luke Free Clinic.

The expansion will create 200 new jobs at the Hopkinsville plant, where 165 workers are currently employed.

The Pennyroyal Arts Council presented the awards to student Bailey Bayne and her teacher, Paula Gieseke.

Twelve local authors will participate in readings, signings and a panel discussion.

Guffey gave up running for reelection as county magistrate so he could seek the mayor’s office — and defeated incumbent James R. Knight Jr. by 180 votes.

About 16% of Christian County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary, which brought wins for Russ Guffey in the Hopkinsville mayor’s race and several City Council challengers.

Jennie Stuart Health was among 17 Kentucky hospitals to receive a C in the latest Leapfrog Group report card, which grades hospitals on patient safety measures.