Hoptown Archives

Brick and Mortar Underground: Hopkinsville’s sanitation history, from cesspit to sewer system

by Grace Abernethy
April 30, 2025

Grace Abernethy didn't realize that some heavy lawn work at the Dalton house would led to a lesson in the history of public sanitation in Hopkinsville.

Leadership class enlarges parking lot at Jeffers Bend

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 28, 2025

It is a tradition for each Leadership Christian County class to identify and execute a community improvement project.

Hopkinsville Community College to award scholarship in memory of Dr. Ben Self

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 28, 2025

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.

Mayor Knight to give Hopkinsville budget address on May 2

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 28, 2025

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

Trump administration approves Beshear aid request for April floods

by Stan Ingold
April 27, 2025

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

Hopkinsville Rotarians crush another auction record

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 27, 2025

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

Hopkinsville Rotary Auction surpasses $300,000

by Julia Hunter
April 25, 2025

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

Pulled pork, hot slaw, and a side of scholarship: Rotary Diner’s best bites

by Grace Abernethy
April 23, 2025

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.