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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Luke Bendick, an American history instructor at the community college, will lead the program.
Reports of a potential acquisition or merger of the two hospitals began swirling last week, prompting concern from local officials and residents.
Kentucky's sunshine laws don't appear to apply to Jennie Stuart Health because it is a private, nonprofit organization.
Jennie Stuart canton view
Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements is receiving the federal award for a new battery recycling process at planned facilities in Hopkinsville in partnership with the Mexican company Orbia.
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CEO Eric Lee, commenting after the hospital board met Thursday, said he could not provide details of the group's discussions but might have details to release in the near future.
Jennie Stuart Medical Center exterior
There is speculation that board members — who signed nondisclosure agreements several months ago — could move during a meeting Thursday on a sell or merger with Evansville, Indiana-based Deaconess Health.
The artifact featured in this month's Snapshots in Time column served as an inspiration for the menu at the museum's upcoming gala.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Hopkinsville native, who was born Gloria Jean Watkins, is invited to a discussion of 'Bone Black' on Sept. 25.
Volunteers are invited to help clean headstones on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Union Benevolent Society Cemetery on Vine Street.
headstone
For more than a year, Thomas Whitlock has been sharing a "Song of the Day" with a small but loyal group of followers who look forward to his rhythm and blues picks.
The new Christian County High School is slated for completion in May 2026.
school construction workers