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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Tammy Stratton, founder of the Hopkinsville nonprofit, and other volunteers at Max's Hope placed 288 animals with new owners in 2024.
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The fair is packed with attractions, including carnival rides, beauty pageants, all kinds of food, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, livestock competitions, a petting zoo, and home-good contests.
The online survey for the Pennyroyal Arts Council and the Alhambra Theatre will be open until June 20.
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The trail highlights 57 sites — including one in Hopkinsville.
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Participating businesses that serve alcoholic beverages must complete a city application and pay a $100 fee annually.
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The book club is exploring “All About Love” in small increments rather than the entire book in one setting.
"We are not a sea of red," said a local woman who joined the demonstration in opposition of President Trump's policies.
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A Hopkinsville rally is slated from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Christian County Justice Center.
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Cory Alexander, a former finance director for the city of Madisonville, will serve as Hopkinsville's administrative budget officer.
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The festival, featuring four free music shows and more than 70 food, beverage and merchant vendors, will run Sept. 12 and 13.
Supported by a Hopkinsville Rotary grant, the camp is free for children ages 4 to 17. Preregistration is required by June 12.
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Existing businesses with growth goals and entrepreneurs with startup ideas are invited to compete.
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