Hoptown Archives

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.

Leslie Lancaster tapped for director of personnel in Christian County Public Schools

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 9, 2024

Lancaster is leaving the principal's post at Freedom Elementary School, and Beth Unfried will become the temporary principal to fill the vacancy.

Driver licensing office back at South Main Street site

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 9, 2024

A storm on June 3 had forced state officials to move the office to a temporary site.

The dancers and the audience had some moves at Dancing With Our Stars

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 8, 2024

The Alhambra event raised about $91,000 for the Pennyroyal Arts Council and Sanctuary while showcasing the dancing prowess of 16 community members.

Dr. Raymond Burse to give keynote speech for Human Rights Commission’s Unity Breakfast

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 5, 2024

Burse grew up in Hopkinsville the youngest of 12 children and became a Rhodes scholar after earning his bachelor's degree at Centre College.

Hopkinsville League of Women Voters seeks input for candidate forum questions

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 4, 2024

In addition to the candidate forums, the league's voter education efforts this fall will include a meeting with County Clerk Melinda Humphries and a meet and greet event for voters and candidates.

Brick & Mortar Monthly: In Hopkinsville’s old houses, the porch was an extension of the interior

by Grace Abernethy
September 3, 2024

Technological changes, including the popularity of TV and air conditioning, have altered the way and the extent to which we use porches.