Hoptown Archives

Hopkinsville-Christian County Newcomers and Neighbors sets annual open house

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 16, 2023

The open house on Aug. 23 will kick off a new year of programs and events.

Alien Day planned Saturday at Pennyroyal Area Museum

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 15, 2023

The special event is a nod to the story of a Kelly farm family who claimed that aliens invaded their homeplace on Aug. 21, 1955.

Hopkinsville Art Guild slates community classes

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 13, 2023

The classes are taught on Saturdays and generally last four hours.

Alhambra to premiere faith-based film ‘Believe Again’

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 13, 2023

The premiere will be Friday, Aug. 18

This is what a meteor sounds like.

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 13, 2023

As Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown settled in to watch the Perseids meteor shower, an unexpected soundtrack enhanced the experience.

Human Rights Commission sets forum to discuss housing concerns

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 11, 2023

Landlords, tenants and community leaders are slated to speak during the forum at 5 p.m. Monday.

Pink Floyd tribute band set for Casey Jones concert

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 10, 2023

Slated Aug. 19, the concert and a laser light show presented by American Floyd will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album "Dark Side of the Moon."

Human Rights Commission seeks nominations for awards

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 9, 2023

The awards will be presented at the Unity Breakfast on Oct. 26.

Museum recognizes long-serving board member with Olde Lamplighter Award

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 7, 2023

Diane Croney Turner recently stepped down after serving approximately 30 years on the museum board.

Oral histories focus of Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration at museum

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 6, 2023

The Croney family was represented by four generations, including matriarch Nannie Croney whose oral history includes a story of resistance on behalf of her children.

Start of Interstate 169 upgrades includes a tribute for the late John Mahre

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 4, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear and local officials praised Mahre's tenacious advocacy for a north-south interstate through Christian County.

Phoenix Building owners to hire a demolition contractor

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 2, 2023

Christian Circuit Court Judge Andrew Self's ruling means the city will not be awarding a contract to one of the four companies that submitted bids.