Hoptown Archives

Poet Laureate Silas House to speak at two events at Hopkinsville Community College

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 11, 2025

House will speak first at The Breathitt Lecture slated at noon on March 20 in the Riley Lecture Hall at HCC’s Auditorium Building. That evening, Hopkinsville resident Gwenda Motley will moderate a talk with House.

Hopkinsville museum commemorating Black History Month with two programs

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 11, 2025

One is an temporary audio addition to the Pennyroyal Area Museum’s permanent exhibit, and the other is a topic for the next History on Tap program.

Motown tribute concert set for Valentine’s night at Alhambra

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 9, 2025

Shadows of the 60s, which tours nationally, features a large ensemble of musicians and dancers who perform hits by groups such as the Temptations, The Four Tops and the Supremes.

Reader assist: There’s more to these stories

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 9, 2025

Hoptown Chronicle readers add detail and meaning to a couple of popular local stories.

bell hooks Book Club invites community members to Feb. 24 gathering

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 5, 2025

The book selected for this informal meeting is “Salvation: Black People and Love.”

Military academy nominations set for students from Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell high schools

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 5, 2025

U.S. Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., announced the nominations for appointment.

Presidents Day program planned for Museum After Dark

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 3, 2025

Museum After Dark is a new program the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County is offering outside of normal operating hours.

Who are the Odd Fellows? Hopkinsville’s connection to an international order

by Daniel Hurt
February 1, 2025

The Hopkinsville chapter, established in 1848, was once the wealthiest lodge in Kentucky.

Hopkinsville artists chosen for Black History Month show at Paducah

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 29, 2025

Wood art by Willie Rascoe, paintings by Thea Russell and quilting by Dr. Nancy J. Dawson will be included in the African American Artist Showcase.

Hopkinsville flour to the rescue: When a local mill fed Europe after WWII

by Alissa Keller
January 26, 2025

Flour from Hopkinsville Milling Co. was produced specifically for export to Europe in 1949 as part of the Marshall Plan.

United Way plans end-of-campaign celebration

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 23, 2025

The celebration and awards ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at The Bruce.

‘HERCULES’ auditions Monday for Missoula Children’s Theatre show

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 23, 2025

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to audition. Roles as assistant directors will also be assigned.