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Self's widow, Carolyn Self, provided the initial $20,000 gift to create an endowment fund for the scholarship. Her late husband was an HCC faculty member for 28 years.

Knight said his proposed budget "prioritizes quality of life, public safety, economic development, city cleanliness and staff support."

The president approved Individual Assistance for Kentuckians in 13 counties — including Christian County — affected by the most recent flooding.

For the first time in the auction's 75 years as a education fundraiser, Rotarians raised more than $600,000.

The auction continues until the last item is sold Saturday night.

Hoptown Chronicle columnist Grace Abernethy and her husband, Brendan, sampled as many dishes as they could. Here's their take on the must-try sandwiches, sides and sweets fueling both appetites and philanthropy during Rotary Auction week.

University Heights Academy won a $1,000 grant for the most fundraising per student.

Community members are invited Saturday to the James E. Bruce Convention Center to learn about resources available for local families.

The Commonwealth Center for Fathers & Families is conducting the free symposium at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

The annual auction runs until the last item is sold on Saturday night.

Last year Hopkinsville Rotarians raised more than $500,000 at the auction to fund college scholarship and other education programs.

The protesters cited opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and their concerns about threats to Democracy.