Hoptown Archives

1928 pumper truck returns to the city’s old fire station

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 1, 2019

The public can see the American LaFrance firetruck, along with other fire and transportation relics, at the Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum in downtown Hopkinsville.

Legal thriller set in Hopkinsville described as a ‘haunting thrill ride’

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 24, 2019

“Honor Thy Father,” by Hopkinsville attorney Jason Holland, features several local locations, including Ferrell’s, The Wood Shed BBQ Restaurant and Corner Coffeehouse.

Public library has new mobile alert system for patrons

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 20, 2019

The library needed another tool to keep the community informed about its events and programs.

Salvation Army opening soup kitchen to help people stay cool Saturday and Sunday

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 19, 2019

The soup kitchen, on Eighth Street between Clay and Liberty streets, will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

NWS issues heat warning; few options for evening shelter in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 18, 2019

Afternoon heat index values are forecast to exceed 105 degrees through Sunday.

Theater campers ready to perform ‘Snow Queen’

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 12, 2019

The play, with 54 cast members, will be performed Saturday at the Alhambra Theatre.

Public defender appointed for man charged in Pembroke triple murder

by Cory Sharber
July 11, 2019

Christian Richard Martin is charged in the November 2015 deaths of Calvin Phillips, Pamela Phillips and Edward Dansereau.

It would take more than a grill fire to shut down Ferrell’s for good

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 6, 2019

A fire that broke out late Thursday at Ferrell’s won’t mean the end of the tiny restaurant that’s been serving cheeseburgers and chili on Main Street since 1936.