Hoptown Archives

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.

TVA rate hike will increase costs for Hopkinsville Electric System and Pennyrile Electric customers

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 2, 2024

TVA is increasing its wholesale rate by 5.25% in October, which follows a 4.5% hike in 2023.

Hopkinsville Mayor’s Community Awards presented

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 2, 2024

The awards were designed to recognize "individuals or organizations who diligently work to improve our community without seeking recognition."

Jeffers Bend hosting Naturefest on Sept. 21

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 29, 2024

Guests will find activities and booths related to wildlife, the botanical garden, bees, the butterfly garden, birding, storytelling, rain gardening, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, canoe rides, corn hole, disc golf, face painting and hayrides.

UK’s four-part business workshop, ‘Growing Our Own,’ coming to Hopkinsville

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 29, 2024

The University of Kentucky series is designed to help small businesses compete for local, state and federal contracts. There's no charge to attend.

Teacher Corner opens to provide free classroom supplies for Christian County educators

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 28, 2024

The Christian County Public Schools Education Foundation sponsors the Teacher Corner to help offset some of the expense that teachers take on when they set up their classrooms.

McConnell tells Hopkinsville audience he will be a ‘voice for peace through strength’

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2024

The U.S. Senate Republican leader spoke Tuesday at the Hopkinsville Rotary Club after attending an event at Fort Campbell to open newly renovated barracks.

His second career: Kurt Anderson thrives as director of a Hopkinsville nonprofit

by Julia Crenshaw
August 26, 2024

After practicing law for 20 years, Anderson saw a new opportunity and his true calling at the Aaron McNeil House.

Old post office blueprints depict the origin of Hopkinsville’s museum

by Alissa Keller
August 25, 2024

Found on the floor in the basement shortly after the building was chosen as the site for the Pennyroyal Area Museum, these pages provide insight into the construction of this landmark on the downtown streetscape.

City looks to name Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge for Attucks coach William Falls

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 22, 2024

Falls led the Attucks High School basketball team to two state titles in the Kentucky High School Athletic League Championships and advanced four times to a national tournament for Black schools during segregation.

Summer Salute is Friday and Saturday in downtown Hopkinsville

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 21, 2024

Headline music acts are the Jimmy Church Band on Friday and Parmalee on Saturday.