Hoptown

The project, which is planned in two phases, will improve safety at the intersection with a better line of sight for motorists and the addition of turning lanes, state highway officials said.

Following Driskell's reading at the public library, Hopkinsville writer Eric Morris will lead a writing workshop based on Driskell's poetry.

During a recent program at The Crusty Pig restaurant, which stands today where Hotel Latham did a century ago, Alissa Keller filled in many details about the life of this grand Hopkinsville landmark.

The classes will be taught at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Thomas Street Recreation Center.

Company representatives will be at Hopkinsville Community College's Emerging Technologies building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students will follow on Aug. 19, launching a consolidated high school where administrators pledge to prepare them for work and careers.

The Taste of the Town, featuring food trucks, music and dancing, is planned at Founders Square, and special programming will happen at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements announced in 2022 it would invest $1 billion dollars to build an EV battery recycling plant in Hopkinsville. The company has since taken Chapter 11 bankruptcy and settled false claims allegations with the U.S. Department of Justice. Construction of the mega factory remains stalled, but with new owners who say the project will be finished.

Bri Smith, a real estate agent and former music teacher, has also served as a board member for the arts council.

A Meet & Greet event on Sept. 8, to bring together candidates and voters, will be the first of several voter education functions.

Hopkinsville native Gant Gaither, an artist known for whimsical paintings featuring animals, is the inspiration for the gala.

Men 2 Be aims to raise $1.5 million for the whole Attucks renovation project.