Hoptown Archives

Councilman wants $100,000 restored to Inner-City REZ budget as officials look at dilapidated housing burden

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 19, 2019

Concerns about the ICREZ budget stem, in part, from the growing burden of dilapidated structures – that have been abandoned in many cases by owners – in Hopkinsville’s oldest neighborhoods.

Diplomats chosen to learn how Hopkinsville operates and possibly shape their roles in the city

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 19, 2019

The diplomats will meet one evening a month October through March. They will select and perform a service project in December.

City council to vote on fire chief appointment, new property tax rate

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 17, 2019

Mayor Carter Hendricks has recommended that Hopkinsville City Council promote Deputy Fire Chief Steve Futrell.

Democrats for state office speak at Hopkinsville park gathering

by Cory Sharber
September 16, 2019

Candidates for governor, attorney general and agriculture commissioner addressed voters at an event billed as Jazz in the Park.

Ferrell’s approved for $15,000 city grant; repairs to start this month

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 12, 2019

The iconic 1936 restaurant was heavily damaged by a fire July 4.

History on Tap will serve up a Christian County feud story Sept. 19 at brewery

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 10, 2019

History teacher Brett Pritchett will relate the story of the feud between the Dukes and the Bones.

Census will be focus of Constitution Day lecture Sept. 17 at HCC

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 10, 2019

Thomas Glover's talk is titled "The Constitution, the Census and Gerrymandering."

Downtown investors are new owners of former Harper House building

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 5, 2019

The building at 10th and Main streets is one of several properties Tyler Young and Taylor Thieke have purchased since last fall.

Chief Justice Minton to speak at library Thursday

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 4, 2019

The public is invited to hear Minton's talk on the history of the U.S. Constitution.

City’s real property tax rate increase passes on first council vote

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 4, 2019

Hopkinsville City Council will have to vote on the tax rate again at its next meeting Sept. 17.

Insurance agent renovating downtown building, will move this fall

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 29, 2019

Michael Venable will relocate his agency to a century-old building under renovation on South Virginia Street.

Pioneers will serve barbecue and present Thursday’s History on Tap

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 28, 2019

The Pioneers will begin selling barbecue sandwiches at 4 p.m. Thursday. Their History on Tap presentation will follow at 6:30 p.m.