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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The Rev. A.H. McNeil came to Hopkinsville in the early 1890s to serve at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
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Recent rainfall has reduced the risk of wildfire spread, officials said.
The church is encouraging community members to attend on Saturday, Sept. 27.
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Tickets go on sale Sept. 24, and the concert is Nov. 22 at the Alhambra Theatre.
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The camp for students is fifth through 12th grade will run during fall break, Oct. 6 to 10 in downtown Hopkinsville.
Friends, family and colleagues gathered earlier this week to honor Ken Haggard, a longtime Hopkinsville attorney who died in January 2024.
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In addition to Juleps, Jockeys & Jazz, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County is hosting History on Tap, a Riverside Cemetery walking tour and Saturday Sleuths, a children's program.
Advocates for saving the East Ninth Street building told the mayor and council members that professionals in historic properties ought to be consulted, too.
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A beard contest, stein-holding competition and spelling bee are planned, and Camo Caravan will be serving food during at the brewery.
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Class members are invited to make a reservation to attend the luncheon at The Hall in the Alhambra Theatre.
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