Hoptown Archives

Planned battery recycling plant Ascend Elements receives $125 million federal boost

by Liam Niemeyer
September 20, 2024

Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements is receiving the federal award for a new battery recycling process at planned facilities in Hopkinsville in partnership with the Mexican company Orbia.

Jennie Stuart official mum amid questions about hospital’s future

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 20, 2024

CEO Eric Lee, commenting after the hospital board met Thursday, said he could not provide details of the group's discussions but might have details to release in the near future.

Community members alarmed by reports Jennie Stuart board might sell Hopkinsville’s hospital

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 18, 2024

There is speculation that board members — who signed nondisclosure agreements several months ago — could move during a meeting Thursday on a sell or merger with Evansville, Indiana-based Deaconess Health.

Hotel Latham spoon serves up stories from the past

by Alissa Keller
September 17, 2024

The artifact featured in this month's Snapshots in Time column served as an inspiration for the menu at the museum's upcoming gala.

Community gathering set to discuss bell hooks’ memoir ‘Bone Black’ on 72nd anniversary of her birth

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 16, 2024

Anyone interested in learning more about the Hopkinsville native, who was born Gloria Jean Watkins, is invited to a discussion of 'Bone Black' on Sept. 25.

Museum invites volunteers to help with last Tombstone Tuesday of season

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 15, 2024

Volunteers are invited to help clean headstones on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Union Benevolent Society Cemetery on Vine Street.

Day by day, Hopkinsville man counters online noise with music

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 15, 2024

For more than a year, Thomas Whitlock has been sharing a "Song of the Day" with a small but loyal group of followers who look forward to his rhythm and blues picks.

Gov. Andy Beshear touts funding in visit to high school construction site

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 11, 2024

The new Christian County High School is slated for completion in May 2026.

Greenville Road north of Hopkinsville closed following drainage tile collapse

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 10, 2024

The drainage tile collapse resulted in a large hole in the road.

Christian County Literacy Council set to unveil book vending machine

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 10, 2024

Elementary school students will be able to earn tokens to purchase books from the machine.

Hoptoberfest at Hopkinsville Brewing Co. is Saturday, Sept. 14

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 10, 2024

One-of-a-kind pottery beer steins, created at Brushy Fork Creek Gallery for Hoptoberfest, will be featured. Events will include the beard and stein-holding contests and an adult spelling bee.

Hopkinsville school makes a big deal of opening day for its new preschoolers

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 9, 2024

The school's principal says there is room to nearly double the preschool enrollment for children ages 3 to 4 at the new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center.