Hoptown Archives

Lenten fish fry dinners planned at Saints Peter and Paul

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 25, 2020

The dinners are set for three Fridays during Lent in the Catholic school's new cafeteria.

Drummer Steve Gorman finally has a hometown concert with Trigger Hippy

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2020

Gorman graduated from University Heights Academy in 1983. He left Western Kentucky University and moved to Atlanta, where he met brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, his eventual Black Crowes’ co-founders.

Wendell Lynch, Hopkinsville’s new mayor, reflects on family history and the city’s future during oath ceremony

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2020

Hopkinsville native and retired bank president, Wendell Lynch was sworn in as Hopkinsville's first Black mayor on Feb. 23, 2021.

City council delays final vote on business license tax increase

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 21, 2020

Wendell Lynch, who will be sworn in as interim mayor Sunday, said he and other council members received numerous calls from constituents about the tax increase.

Philip C. Brooks Sr. built Hopkinsville’s only hospital for Black patients during segregation

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 20, 2020

Dr. Phillip C. Brooks Sr. was a graduate of Attucks High School. He built the hospital in his hometown during World War II.

Wendell Lynch’s swearing-in ceremony for mayor is Sunday

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 20, 2020

Lynch, a Democrat, was the Ward 6 councilman up until his appointment as interim mayor.

City council, in a pair of split votes, OKs tax increases; Lynch appointment to interim mayor is unanimous

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 19, 2020

The council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, to approve the tax ordinances on second reading.

Hoptown Half Marathon generates big check for United Way

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 18, 2020

The contribution is the largest independent fundraiser for the local United Way's 2019 campaign.

Local man’s UBS cemetery research is enhancing Hopkinsville’s Black history archive

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 14, 2020

The Union Benevolent Society established the cemetery for African Americans shortly after the Civil War.

Ferrell’s is back and looking brand new for Valentine’s Day opening

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 13, 2020

The 647-square-foot restaurant was fully restored following a fire that gutted the landmark business on July 4.

‘Harriet’ movie showing rescheduled for Feb. 21

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 11, 2020

The showing marks a shift by the Pennyroyal Arts Council to begin offering some new movies at the Alhambra.

Elderly woman, great-grandson die in house fire

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 9, 2020

The cause of the fire was not immediately known, an HFD spokesman said.