Hoptown Archives

George L. Atkins Jr. : Departing life and returning home

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 21, 2024

In his hometown, George L. Atkins Jr. had a nuanced story — including a push for the first woman on Hopkinsville City Council to fighting an avian threat to the region's health and economy.

The political life and lessons of George L. Atkins Jr.

by Al Cross
April 19, 2024

"Atkins used the authority of the auditor’s office in a way that none of his predecessors had, exposing shady deals in the administration of Democratic Gov. Julian Carroll, and that was the basis of his campaign" for governor, writes political columnist Al Cross.

Picnic with the Pops, an outdoor concert in Hopkinsville, slated for May 11

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 18, 2024

The Todd Hill Orchestra will play for the concert at Arthur Plaza downtown.

Kentucky voter registration deadline is April 22

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 18, 2024

Voter registration can be completed online or in person at the Christian County Clerk's Office.

Hopkinsville Community College’s 58th literary journal to be unveiled April 25

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 16, 2024

"Round Table Literary Journal" is one of the college's oldest traditions. It was established in 1966.

George L. Atkins Jr., former Hopkinsville mayor, dies at age 82

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 15, 2024

Atkins was appointed mayor in 1972 and won election as state auditor in 1975.

Hopkinsville Board of Ethics conducts inquiry into a pair of complaints

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 11, 2024

The undisclosed complaints brought five city officials, including Mayor James R. Knight Jr., to the meeting with personal attorneys on hand to represent them.

Hopkinsville taking applications for City Diplomat Program

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 11, 2024

The program seeks to give participants knowledge of the inner workings of city government.

A story of ‘adventure, intrigue, scandal and vast wealth’ is topic of next History on Tap

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 9, 2024

Museum director Alissa Keller will speak about episodes in the life of notorious Hopkinsville native Asbury Harpending.

Partial solar eclipse attracts a small crowd at visitor center

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2024

Compared to 2017, it was a laid-back affair in Hopkinsville. Many who gathered at the visitor center reminisced about the last eclipse, when more than 100,000 tourists poured into the community.

Christian County Master Gardeners aim to increase pollinator habitats

by Toni Riley
April 7, 2024

The Homegrown National Park philosophy seeks to increase pollinator habitats one backyard at a time.

Another glorious day in the dark

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 7, 2024

Hopkinsville will experience a 98% partial eclipse Monday, and viewing events are planned at Visit Hopkinsville and Casey Jones Distillery.