Hoptown Archives

Brooks Major, longtime minister and HCC professor, dies at 93

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 16, 2021

Major, who grew up in the Beverly community, earned his doctorate in theology at Vanderbilt University. He officiated at hundreds of weddings, baptisms and funerals between 1948 and 1993.

Teachers help fill gaps in the ranks of bus drivers

by Toni Riley
November 15, 2021

The driver shortage isn’t a new problem, but the coronavirus pandemic was a “perfect storm” that escalated the challenge of staffing 96 bus routes in Christian County, said Mike Brumley, who has been the district’s transportation director for 12 years.

Who will light Hopkinsville’s Christmas tree?

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 15, 2021

The city is taking nominations for the honorary tree-lighter.

City taking nominations for holiday decorating contest

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 15, 2021

Awards will be given to one business and 12 city residences.

Thanksgiving in Hopkinsville: Restaurants offering takeout, dine-in options

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 14, 2021

Thanksgiving will be here in less than two weeks. Looking to lighten your workload? Several local restaurants are offering takeout and dine-in options.

KET schedules Al Smith tribute

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 12, 2021

The show will air at 7:30 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 12.

HBC awaits delivery of its Sam Adams collaboration beer

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 11, 2021

Hopkinsville Brewing Co. owners Kate Russell and Joey Medeiros brewed the beer in Boston. It is named The Eleventh Hour in honor of U.S. military veterans.

Students, employees getting a full week off at Thanksgiving

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 11, 2021

The Christian County Board of Education voted Thursday to add two days to the holiday break.

Warm the Children campaign begins

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 10, 2021

The effort managed by the Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club raises money to buy winter clothing for local children whose families need assistance.

Community asked to help narrow choices for new high school name, colors and mascot

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 10, 2021

Community members have until Nov. 19 to respond to an online survey that lists five possible options each for name, colors and mascot.

Registered nurse Daniel Mason is third Republican in judge-executive’s race

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 9, 2021

Mason will face Magistrate Jerry Gilliam and agriculture businesswoman Katie Moyer in their party's primary.

Dinner church needs community’s help to feed 400 on Thanksgiving

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 8, 2021

Home cooks can help with the effort to serve 400 Thanksgiving meals by preparing side dishes for the holiday.