Hoptown Archives

3 Anvirdale streets on the National Register of Historic Places

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 3, 2019

The three streets that comprise most of the Anvirdale Historic District — Mooreland Drive, Latham Avenue and Alumni Avenue — are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

City breaks ground on rail-trail extension; construction will include 1,250-foot pedestrian bridge

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 3, 2019

Phase II adds 1.7 miles to the rail-trail. Construction is expected to take 10 months.

AG candidate Stumbo campaigns in Hopkinsville, pledges to open regional office if elected

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 2, 2019

Democrat Greg Stumbo faces Republican Daniel Cameron in the Nov. 5 general election.

Panhandlers could not approach traffic under new ordinance on council’s Tuesday agenda

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 30, 2019

The ordinance would apply to the city's busiest streets downtown and to Fort Campbell Boulevard from 21st Street to the parkway.

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."