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Campaign leaders announced that almost 30% of the $730,000 goal had already been raised by kick-off event Thursday.

The first meeting is Monday, Sept. 26, at the Alhambra Theatre.

The Hopkinsville Human Rights Commission is hosting the panel.

People impacted by the December tornado may fill out financial assistance applications on Sept. 21 at Pembroke City Hall.

On Sept. 9, 1959, students from five rural high schools — Pembroke, Crofton, Lacy, Sinking Fork and South Christian — transferred into the new Christian County High School.

There are six apartment buildings plus garden homes and condos for senior citizens in the city but many have long waiting lists for new tenants.

The end of era went mostly unnoticed with the Courier-Journal's final delivery of a physical newspaper by a carrier to local homes, Hopkinsville resident Tom Glover observes.

The festival will include a farm-to-table dinner, bourbon vendors, a vintage craft fair and a team cocktail competition.

The deadline for nominations is Sept. 24, and the awards will be presented at the Unity Breakfast on Oct. 27.

Participants raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's research efforts.

Musician Martha Redbone, who grew up in Eastern Kentucky, shared a family narrative through songs and stories.

The concert is free but donations will be accepted to help two Hopkinsville nonprofits, Grace and Mercy, and Court Appointed Special Advocates.