Hoptown Archives

Parking meters illustrate changing times in downtown Hopkinsville

by Alissa Keller
November 20, 2023

For 40 years, parking meters lined the streets of downtown Hopkinsville, during a period of industrial progress that eventually drove people — and parking meters — out of the city's center.

Giving thanks for Knights who come to the rescue

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 19, 2023

A Hopkinsville woman needed help with Thanksgiving dinner supplies. Her call reached the people who could help.

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce CEO to outline legislative priorities at Hopkinsville event

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 16, 2023

Ashli Watts will speak at the Dec. 7 Eye Opener Breakfast at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

Dinner Church seeks help with Thanksgiving meal

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 14, 2023

Donations of bottled water, cupcakes, biscuits and cornbread are needed.

Tourism board hires new executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 13, 2023

Ryan Clark is leaving the Oak Grove Tourism Commission to take the job in Hopkinsville.

A two-way street: Participants, specators enliven parade

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 12, 2023

Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown gained a new appreciation for what makes a parade special, she writes.

The Phoenix, one of Hopkinsville’s oldest downtown landmarks, is gone

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 7, 2023

Hoptown Chronicle shot a series of photographs documenting the final stage of the historic building's demolition.

Downtown revitalization group launches Christmas tree project

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 6, 2023

Downtown business and building owners are asked to display trees in their front windows in time for Small Business Saturday.

Hopkinsville’s Veterans Honor Parade is Saturday

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 6, 2023

Veterans are invited to walk or ride on a float for the half-mile parade.

Hopkinsville’s Big Read has more offerings in November

by Julia Hunter
November 6, 2023

Events include a workshop on writing thank you notes, a book discussion, the Sons of Mystro concert, a quilt program and Community Reader Day.

Beshear and Cameron bring campaigns to Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 5, 2023

The gubernatorial candidates delivered vastly different campaign messages with one exception. Both focused on voter turnout.

Fall back to standard time Sunday morning

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 4, 2023

Federal law specifies that daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and runs until the first Sunday in November.