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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Two professional dancers led a master class at the Alhambra Theatre that included advice transcending dance.
dance smith
The meeting, which is open to the public, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Cotthoff Learning Center at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. 
Jennie Stuart sign on Canton
Francene Gilmer received the Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award from the Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County.
Unity Gilmer Thurmond
The award recognizes the renovation and preservation of the old U.S. Post Office building downtown that houses the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
pennyroyal museum dusk
The bid from Kentucky-based Railmark Holdings Inc. includes a pledge to establish a train-centric travel agency in the downtown building.
L&N Train Depot 102324
As the United States continues to see a decline in the number of smokers, farmers like Christian County's Dale Seay are pulling the plug on their tobacco growing operations.
tobacco farm barn
Hoptown Chronicle has gathered everything you need to know about casting a ballot this fall.
voting banner
Boiled custard is a rich and creamy drink whose devotees, often residents of Kentucky and Tennessee, prefer it to egg nog.
boiled custard
Race organizers are urging motorists to be patient for the safety of runners.