Hoptown Archives

75th Hopkinsville Rotary Auction begins Monday

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 20, 2025

Last year Hopkinsville Rotarians raised more than $500,000 at the auction to fund college scholarship and other education programs.

Protesters join ‘Hands Off’ rally in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 19, 2025

The protesters cited opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and their concerns about threats to Democracy.

Len Hale: From clean water to living waters

by Julia Crenshaw
April 19, 2025

In the season of Easter, Hale's story provides inspiration and an example of how to serve others in our community.

Hoptown Chronicle announces haiku contest winners

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 18, 2025

Community members submitted more than 40 chair-themed haikus in support of Sanctuary Inc. and The Chair Project.

Chamber of Commerce recognizes best of small businesses

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 17, 2025

Fifteen businesses and organizations received Compass Awards during an awards ceremony.

Be like teen sleuth Nancy and solve a mystery at Hopkinsville’s public library

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 14, 2025

Mystery at the Library on April 26 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of the first Nancy Drew book's publication.

Hopkinsville Community College receives largest individual gift in college’s history

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 14, 2025

The Steve and Diane Thomas Endowment Fund will benefit HCC’s Professional and Technical Studies, better known at the PATS Division.

HCC set to unveil 59th literary journal on April 24

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 14, 2025

The public is invited to the ceremony at Hopkinsville Community College's Round Table Literary Park.

Megan Kem appointed interim principal at Christian County High School

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 14, 2025

Kem has served has the school's assistant principal for six years and has 18 years of experience in the local district.

A young vendor stands out at garden show

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 13, 2025

Clayton Dixon, a middle school student who sells a line of meat dry rubs and sauces, is preparing for his first cooking competition.

Commentary: Stormwater utility has provided vital flood control in Hopkinsville

by Dan Kemp
April 11, 2025

The Hopkinsville Surface and Stormwater Utility, created by city council in 2005, has ensured that heavy rain events like the one in early April don't result in more serious flood conditions, observes former Mayor Dan Kemp.

The Chair Project, a silent auction on April 18, will support Sanctuary Inc.

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 10, 2025

Artist and downtown Hopkinsville merchant Julie-Anna Carlisle is The Chair Project organizer. The auction will be in her shop, Milkweed health & harmony emporium.