Hoptown Archives

Christian County’s CASA program dissolved after not meeting organization’s standards

by Zacharie Lamb
July 21, 2024

The program announced it would be disbanding on Monday after the state organization found the group to be in noncompliance with standards set out by the group.

Parisian wedding dress reveals surprising journey of Christian County woman

by Alissa Keller
July 21, 2024

The dress, which is on display at the Pennyroyal Area Museum, is connected to one of the most famous people and one of the most notable events of the early 20th century.

Where art and history meet in downtown Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 21, 2024

Paula Gieseke, an art teacher at Christian County High School, painted two large pieces on a downtown building that was originally part of the Ellis Ice and Coal Co. plant.

New game with old school style lets players side scroll past Ky. tourist attractions

by Zoe Lewis
July 18, 2024

Hopkinsville is among the communities featured in the game.

Hopkinsville museum launches podcast featuring oral history interviews

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 17, 2024

New episodes of "Voices of Hopkinsville: In Their Own Words" will be released every Wednesday on Spotify.

A deep dive into Christian County history reveals an Alexander Graham Bell connection

by Yvette Holmes
July 16, 2024

Minister and teacher Robert T. Anderson's work at a South Christian boarding school attracted the attention of Alexander Graham Bell and others more than a century ago, but the story was long forgotten until a New York writer began researching another branch of the Anderson family.

Hopkinsville Salvation Army opens cooling station

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 15, 2024

The Salvation Army's main office building will be open to anyone seeking a cool place during the day through Friday.

Live at the Alhambra season tickets on sale

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 15, 2024

The Pennyroyal Arts Council series of six musical shows runs from late September to early May.

New class starts Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 15, 2024

The 22 class members will spend nine months learning about different aspects of the community.

Coach William Falls’ family finds closure and connection in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 14, 2024

Relatives traveled here for the interment of a grandson's ashes at Cave Springs Cemetery and learned more about Coach Falls' legacy as the Attucks basketball coach.

Hopkinsville Art Guild slates 5 workshops

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 12, 2024

The Saturday workshops are planned in August and September.

Praising through the pain: Crofton couple lean on faith after an auto accident paralyzes wife

by Chip Hutcheson
July 11, 2024

Last year, Audrey Morgan was paralyzed from the waist down from a May 17 auto accident. Her positive attitude and faith has helped her stay strong throughout the experience.