Hoptown

Jeffers Bend is named in honor and memory of Sherrill L. Jeffers, the first woman to be elected mayor of Hopkinsville. She was a strong advocate for environmental education through city government and Pride Inc.

Between five and 16 people show up for the weekly walk on Fridays led by Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library Director DeeAnna Sova.

Hayes, the former Kentucky New Era publisher, will fill the vacancy created by Kelli Pendleton's departure in March.

The gallery, seeking its first new exhibit in September, is enjoyed daily by faculty, staff, students and community members inside n the HCC Auditorium.

The county health director announced her plans to resign during a health board meeting Monday. Her role during the pandemic made Bebout one of the county's most visible public officials.

The facility on West Seventh Street was closed for more than a year because of the pandemic and damages from a March 2020 storm.

The phenomenon — where traditional yoga performed alongside baby goats — is popping up across Western Kentucky, including locations in Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Pembroke and Crofton, as well as Clarksville, Tennessee.

Alissa Keller will discuss Cayce's early life in Christian County for the History on Tap program at Hopkinsville Brewing Co. It is the first of several summer programs the museum plans.

Ron Creager wrote the music for "Tangled Webbs," a spoof on daytime soap opera.

Events run daily through Saturday, July 3, at the Western Kentucky State Fairgrounds.

Owners Fred and Sharon Wilharm are sharing their progress as they restore the 1886 building on South Main Street.

Residents in some western Kentucky communities are planning to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday this Saturday with gatherings featuring local businesses, a voter registration drive and in one case, a protest.