Hoptown Archives

Jennie Stuart lawsuit over Deaconess acquisition is settled

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 3, 2025

The settlement means Jennie Stuart's board can finalize the local hospital's acquisition by Deaconess. An earlier settlement agreement delayed any action on the proposal until the end of March.

Let’s help one of Hopkinsville’s stalwart volunteers

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 3, 2025

Hoptown Chronicle readers will have an opportunity to help prepare and serve one of the Thursday meals at the dinner church that Donna Williams established in 2019.

Knights of Columbus slate Friday fish fry dinners during Lent

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 2, 2025

The dinners will be served 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday, March 7 through April 11.

Lenten Luncheon series begins Friday, March 7, at Grace Episcopal Church

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 2, 2025

Grace Episcopal Church has hosted the Lenten Luncheon series for community members for several decades.

Ascend Elements cancels a portion of planned production line at Hopkinsville plant

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 2, 2025

Ascend and the U.S. Department of Energy have mutually agreed to cancel a $164 million federal grant for part of the manufacturing infrastructure at the company’s Apex 1 facility, the company announced.

United Way of Pennyrile raises $704,291; volunteers and donors recognized

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 28, 2025

The city of Hopkinsville contributed $72,631 to the campaign and received the overall award for People Helping People.

Nashville Legacy concert is Saturday at the Alhambra Theatre

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 26, 2025

The show features Jason Coleman, grandson of the iconic pianist Floyd Cramer, and Meagan Taylor, great-niece of guitar virtuoso Chet Atkins.

Here’s your chance: Tell the city how to spend your tax dollars

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 25, 2025

Mayor James R. Knight Jr. said a community budget forum planned on March 10 will allow residents to "have a voice in the budget process."

Pioneers slate catfish fry on Friday

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 24, 2025

Proceeds will benefit the Pioneers scholarship fund for local high school graduates.

Jeffers Bend: A walk in the woods

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2025

The trail at Jeffers Bend follows the path of the North Fork of Little River.

Domestic work and family ties on East Seventh Street

by Grace Abernethy
February 24, 2025

Sarah Dalton Todd's memoir provided clues Grace Abernethy sought to learn about Black families who did laundry and other domestic work on East Seventh Street around the turn of the 20th century.

Artist Willie Rascoe: A gem in our midst

by Julia Crenshaw
February 20, 2025

Rascoe has had exhibits of his driftwood art in Boston, Thailand, France and many locations in Kentucky, including the State Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.