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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The movies slated are "Home Alone," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life."
Alhambra balcony
Vansauwa's Tacos is organizing the market with Black-owned businesses that specialize in sweet treats and unique gifts.
Several former players joined Hopkinsville Mayor James R. Knight Jr. for the ceremony.
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The agency is seeking donations to help cover the cost os providing more shelter space.
sweeping snow outside of salvation army
The vote, previously expected on Dec. 2, will be delayed until later in the month while Jennie Stuart and Deaconess continue negotiating the terms of the agreement, said board chair Leslie Carroll.
Jennie Stuart sign on Canton
The Crusty Pig, set to open Dec. 9, is on the lot where the storied Hotel Latham once stood at Seventh and South Virginia streets.
Crusty pizzas
New shop owner Crystal Ferreira at Charlotte's on 6th is among the local proprietors gearing up for a day that highlights their importance in the community.
Crystal Ferreira
Joy Closet, the nonprofit support children in foster and kinship care, is raising money to build Hope House, which will ease the transition into foster care.
Freeman Thanksgiving 2024
The bridge will be named for Falls in recognition of his career as a coach and teacher at Attucks High School and Hopkinsville High School.
A local college student was invited to write a poem for the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Hopkinsville.
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