Hoptown

Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The small Main Street restaurant has been a fixture of downtown Hopkinsville since 1936.
Firefighters respond to Ferrell's fire
Brewery employee Roger Tison wanted to recognize Pride month, in support of the LGBT community, with a night drag queen bingo.
drag queen bingo
Studio 3 was launched in May by three partners, Angie Gibbs, Carolyn Altman and Tina Rogers.
Moayan building Hopkinsville
Proceeds from the book nook are being donated to youth programming at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library.
Corner Coffeehouse book nook
Ben S. Wood III is renovating two downtown buildings that have been vacant for several years. He hopes new interest in downtown will bring potential tenants.
Wood property Seventh Street Hopkinsville
The collaboration with WKMS will give Hoptown Chronicle readers another resource to keep abreast of regional and state news.
WKMS logo square
Demolition of the Sixth Street building is expected to continue for a few days. The street will be blocked at times at South Virginia, but pedestrians can still get to businesses from Main Street.
Building demolition on Sixth Street
Our independent, nonprofit news outlet is having a party Tuesday afternoon at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
Hoptown Chronicle launch party cookies
William T. Turner, the county's historian, was taken to Nashville in a medical helicopter Monday morning for treatment of a stroke.
William Turner at downtown Hopkinsville auction
The Corner Coffeehouse has moved to a new location that offers more seating for customers.
Corner Coffeehouse owners