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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hampton Inn & Suites.
writing contest 23 gwenda motley
U.S. Rep. James Comer, the keynote speaker, downplayed the potential harm of President Trump's tariffs and of cuts to federal programs and to a huge reduction in the number of government employees.
Comer ag breakfast
The establishment of the fraternity was a major step for Black men at the Indiana University, where segregation rules prevented them from participating in many of the school’s organizations.
Elder Watson Diggs historical marker
The program is slated at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27.
The banquet honoring the Rev. Dr. M.O. Fort and his wife, Renee Fort, will be March 28 at the Pioneers Complex.
MO and Renee Fort
Distillery University, based in Spokane, Washington, will lead the workshop at the Christian County distillery.
whiskey barrels
The current class of Leadership Christian County wants to help fund educational programs, facility upkeep and ongoing improvements at the 40-acre nature preserve.
jeffers-walk couple
March 23 is the deadline for submitting a Compass Award nomination.
chamber of commerce building feature
Mayor James R. Knight Jr. said he wanted to hear from residents before presenting a budget to city council.
Municipal-Center-featured
The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, Visit Hopkinsville and Milkweed Health and Harmony Emporium sponsor Cayce Days. 
edgar cayce photo at museum
The transaction, making Jennie Stuart a subsidiary of Deaconess, will close by Aug. 1.
Jennie Stuart sign on Canton
A photo take in the 1930s or '40s shows that all of the production workers for Baus Manufacturing Co. were African American women. They made work gloves.
glove factory workers feature