Hoptown

Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The forum on March 5 is being organized by Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership and the Hopkinsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. 
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The announcement that the boutique will close is the second this week for a locally owned retail shop in downtown Hopkinsville.
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Julie-Anna Carlisle, who provided space and support for downtown events and showcased regional artists, said she will step away from retail work to devote time to her own art and her family.
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A keynote speaker will discuss the concept of "soul groups" that Cayce described as souls reincarnating together across many lifetimes.
Community members are invited to a brief service and meal at noon every Friday through March 27.
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African American soul food is on the menu for the March 12 program at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
The awards recognize the contributions of local small businesses.
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Christian County Public Schools is among the districts affected by the revocation of a $47 million federal grant supporting Kentucky community schools.
The celebration included special recognition for donor Sue Badgett and the Brown Badgett Foundation for the single largest gift in the local United Way's history.
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Speed dating, live music, special meals and more are planned at several venues downtown.
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The decision was based on enrollment trends and long-term sustainability, but school officials left open the possibility of later restoring the middle school.
The February meeting will focus on Chapter 12 of "All About Love.'