Hoptown

Local and state health officials said immunizations are needed to protect community.

The buyers say they plan to spruce up the grassy lot, which has been vacant since a pawn shop building there was demolished seven years ago.

Sponsored by the Christian County Cattlemen's Association, the rodeo raises money for college scholarships to local students.

Owner Lee Ann Naghtin, whose parents Herb and Marilyn Hays established the store in 1961, announced plans to retire and close the business.

The project, which is planned in two phases, will improve safety at the intersection with a better line of sight for motorists and the addition of turning lanes, state highway officials said.

Following Driskell's reading at the public library, Hopkinsville writer Eric Morris will lead a writing workshop based on Driskell's poetry.

During a recent program at The Crusty Pig restaurant, which stands today where Hotel Latham did a century ago, Alissa Keller filled in many details about the life of this grand Hopkinsville landmark.

The classes will be taught at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Thomas Street Recreation Center.

Company representatives will be at Hopkinsville Community College's Emerging Technologies building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students will follow on Aug. 19, launching a consolidated high school where administrators pledge to prepare them for work and careers.

The Taste of the Town, featuring food trucks, music and dancing, is planned at Founders Square, and special programming will happen at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements announced in 2022 it would invest $1 billion dollars to build an EV battery recycling plant in Hopkinsville. The company has since taken Chapter 11 bankruptcy and settled false claims allegations with the U.S. Department of Justice. Construction of the mega factory remains stalled, but with new owners who say the project will be finished.