Hoptown Archives

Nickel tax opponents record major victory at polls

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 6, 2019

The nickel tax, which the school board approved to increase the district's bonding capacity, was sought to replace the county's two aging high schools.

Beshear, other Democrats stop in Hopkinsville during final campaign swing

by Liam Niemeyer and Cory Sharber
November 5, 2019

Beshear, the state's attorney general, is trying to prevent Republican Matt Bevin from winning a second term as governor.

Tuesday’s general election: Here’s what Christian County voters need to know about ballots, poll procedures

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 4, 2019

Final push on nickel tax vote reveals campaign methods

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 31, 2019

The outcome of Tuesday's election will determine whether the school district can use the nickel tax to finance construction of two new high schools.

Nickel tax drives debate over school spending v. condition of two high schools

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 29, 2019

Voters will decide Nov. 5 whether the school board's nickel tax stands or is rejected.

Beard contest brings fans to new space at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 27, 2019

The contest took place in a former body shop garage undergoing renovations to provide an expansion space for the downtown brewery.

Police chief, outgoing Human Rights Commission director, Boys and Girls Club leaders honored at Unity Breakfast

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 24, 2019

The Human Rights Commission announced a new award has been created to honor Bernard Standard, who will retire early next year as the commission's executive director.

Where I’m From

by Gwenda Watkins Motley
October 24, 2019

Gwenda Watkins Motley reflects on where she's from in one of two poems submitted for "Homegrown Poems: Your Places, Your Stories in Verse."

The Addams Family features a big cast at Alhambra this weekend

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 23, 2019

Campanile Productions has a cast of 27 local actors for the play at the Alhambra Theatre.

Owners of long-anticipated downtown restaurant set to open Dec. 4

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 21, 2019

The Mixer, a combination restaurant, bakery and bar on Sixth Street, will be open Wednesday through Saturday.

Sunday Social brings time travel and jazz to Virginia Park

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 21, 2019

The Sunday Social was organized for Hopkinsville's Big Read, which is focused on Thorton Wilder's play, "Our Town."

Big Read to celebrate Dean of Black Journalists Ted Poston

by WKMS
October 18, 2019

Founder and editor of the Hoptown Chronicle, Jennifer Brown, discusses Dean of Black Journalists Ted Poston on the WKMS program Sounds Good.