Faith led Hal and Bettye Thurmond to be civil rights leaders by Jennifer P. Brown September 26, 2019 An oral history tells the story of Hal and Bettye Thurmond and how the Catholic faith led them to be civil rights leaders in Hopkinsville.
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.
