Hoptown Archives

New Work Fellowship, First United Methodist and First Christian suspend in-person worship; other churches set safety measures

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 14, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentucky churches to not meet this weekend out of concerns over the coronavirus, but most congregations in Hopkinsville will have their regular services.

HCC shifting to online instruction until April 12

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 13, 2020

Also, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all public events on the HCC campus are canceled.

Gant Gaither, an artist and Hollywood and Broadway producer, grew up in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 13, 2020

The son of a local surgeon, he graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1935. Working in New York after World War II, he became friends with Grace Kelly.

Public schools closing for a month in response to potential for coronavirus spread

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 12, 2020

University Heights Academy announced it will close for a week, beginning Monday.

Thunderstorms possible Thursday; tornado watch issued for Western Kentucky

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 12, 2020

Damaging winds are possible, and a few significant tornadoes cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service.

Hopkinsville International Festival canceled in response to coronavirus outbreak

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 12, 2020

Vendors who were signed up for the festival will receive a fund, organizers said.

Governor urges churches to cancel services to curb spread COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 11, 2020

So far, the coronavirus has been confirmed in eight people in Kentucky. State officials are trying to stop the spread of the virus.

Pennyroyal Arts Council moves into new, permanent office space at Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 9, 2020

The offices are in a portion of the courthouse annex building that had been vacant for several years.

Miller’s Son closing after 2 years in business; owners returning full-time to Nashville

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 9, 2020

Clairvoyant Edgar Cayce invented a game that has been sold for more than a century

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 5, 2020

In Cayce's game, the players act as traders battling for commodities such as sugar, wheat and coffee.

Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses, agencies with 2020 Compass Awards

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 5, 2020

The award winners ranged from a public agency celebrating is 125th anniversary to a distillery in business less than a decade.

Sewer work at new apartment building will close a portion of 21st Street

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 2, 2020

The closure is set for Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6.