Hoptown Archives

City of Hopkinsville honoring retirees with reception

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 10, 2023

The reception is for the outgoing police chief, deputy police chief, city clerk, chief financial officer, and parks and recreation superintendent.

Friends group slates book sale at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 10, 2023

The sale will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Storm damages buildings in downtown Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 5, 2023

Severe weather has hit the same area of downtown three times in the past 18 months.

Christian County Board of Elections to decide number, location of polling places

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 5, 2023

Ahead of the November general election, the board will consider eliminating a few polling places that had some of the lowest numbers in the last two elections.

Microvast confirms it won’t develop plant in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 4, 2023

The company had planned to invest $504 million in a plant at Commerce Park II that would employ more than 500 workers.

Patriotic concert slated Saturday at Casey Jones

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 2, 2023

The Pennyrile Area Community Band will play for the free concert.

Brewery sets another Food Truck Rally

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 2, 2023

Several food trucks will be at the brewery on Friday.

Hopkinsville fireworks event July 4 at Ruff Park

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 29, 2023

Several food trucks will be at the park, and children's activities are planned.

Underground Hoptown art show slated July 27

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 28, 2023

More than 20 artists will participate in the show.

Human Rights Commission promotes Raychel Fort Farmer to executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 28, 2023

Farmer is taking over a program that faces several changes following funding cuts and the abrupt resignation of Idalia Luna, who became executive director in December 2019.

Idalia Luna leaving Human Rights Commission amid conflict over ‘current political climate’

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 26, 2023

Luna accepted terms from the HRC executive committee to leave early but expressed "great disappointment" over its handling of the matter.

Don’t deface Hopkinsville with ‘No’ signs

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 25, 2023

Should municipal properties and local businesses post "No loitering" and "No trespassing" signs downtown? Here's what members of the community told Hoptown Chronicle.