Hoptown Archives

Road conditions ‘slick’ but region escapes worst predictions in ice storm

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 11, 2021

Thursday's forecast included an 80% chance of sleet, rain and freezing rain, but the National Weather Service said little or no additional ice accumulation was expected.

Ice storm prompts closures, delays across Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 10, 2021

The National Weather Service warned travel will likely be treacherous.

Winter storm prediction affecting Thursday vaccine appointments

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 10, 2021

The Christian County Health Department is offering two other days to get the vaccine.

Black History Month trivia contest will be virtual this year

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 9, 2021

The new format opens up the possibility for more contestants, including people who previously helped run the Black History Month Trivia Bowl at the community college.

Public schools cancel in-person learning Wednesday

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 9, 2021

The district announced a shift to NTI and the cancellation of extracurricular activities after the National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning.

Dip in COVID-19 hospitalizations suggests reprieve for Jennie Stuart

by Julia Hunter
February 8, 2021

While the hospital's COVID-19 patient occupancy is the lowest it has been in two months, data suggests Jennie Stuart is still under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.

Ice storm warning issued; extreme cold coming later in week

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 8, 2021

The winter storm watch previously issued by the National Weather Service was upgraded Tuesday to an ice storm warning.

Hopkinsville Salvation Army receives $20,000 state grant

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 8, 2021

The money comes from the Team Kentucky Fund established in March to address hardships experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chamber plans 2nd outdoor market to showcase local businesses

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 8, 2021

The Spring Vendor Fair will be in the chamber's parking lot on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

A man’s search for his grandfather’s legacy leads to Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 8, 2021

Bill Falls had heard his grandfather was a good basketball coach. But until he came across a Hoptown Chronicle article, he didn't know that Coach William Falls of Attucks High School had been inducted posthumously into a hall of fame.

Amanda Gorman’s poetry shows why spoken word belongs in school

by Mukoma Wa Ngugi
February 7, 2021

Three scholars of poetry explain why the writings of the 22-year-old Gorman — who became the country’s national youth poet laureate at age 17 — and her rise to fame represent a prime opportunity for educators to use spoken word poetry as a lively way to engage students.

Big Read bringing virtual presentation of ‘Circe’ author

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 4, 2021

Madeline Miller's virtual appearance will kick off the seventh Big Read in Hopkinsville.