Hoptown Archives

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.

District expects to build consolidated Hopkinsville Christian County Academy for $134 million

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 1, 2023

The Christian County Board of Education is slated to vote on construction contracts at its Aug. 15 meeting.

Losing the Phoenix shouldn’t diminish all of downtown.

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 31, 2023

In the coming weeks, the space where the historic Phoenix building sits will become a blank spot in the heart Hopkinsville. Despite the loss, it doesn't embody the overall trajectory of downtown development.

Knights of Columbus seek sponsorships for 18th annual golf scramble

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 30, 2023

Registration is also open for the Oct. 14 scramble at Western Hills Golf Course.

Park building to be named for Kenneth Bates

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 30, 2023

The dedication ceremony is planned at 4 p.m. Friday at Second Street Park.

Military exercise to increase road, air traffic in Hopkinsville area

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 30, 2023

The majority of the military traffic on public roads will be on I-24 (from Fort Campbell, Exit 86 to Exit 81), I-169, Western Kentucky Parkway and I-69.

Four contractors submit city bids for demolition of Phoenix Building

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 28, 2023

Bids ranged from $263,600 to $387,000, and three of the companies stated the cost of asbestos abatement as an addendum to their proposal.