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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

For the first time in the auction's 75 years as a education fundraiser, Rotarians raised more than $600,000.
Rotary Stallons Pritchett
The auction continues until the last item is sold Saturday night.
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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.
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University Heights Academy won a $1,000 grant for the most fundraising per student.
women gathered at rotary auction
Community members are invited Saturday to the James E. Bruce Convention Center to learn about resources available for local families.
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The Commonwealth Center for Fathers & Families is conducting the free symposium at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
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The annual auction runs until the last item is sold on Saturday night.
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Last year Hopkinsville Rotarians raised more than $500,000 at the auction to fund college scholarship and other education programs.
Rotary 23 Amy Rogers
The protesters cited opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and their concerns about threats to Democracy.
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In the season of Easter, Hale's story provides inspiration and an example of how to serve others in our community.
Len Hale
Community members submitted more than 40 chair-themed haikus in support of Sanctuary Inc. and The Chair Project.
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Fifteen businesses and organizations received Compass Awards during an awards ceremony.
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