Hoptown

Elementary school students will be able to earn tokens to purchase books from the machine.

One-of-a-kind pottery beer steins, created at Brushy Fork Creek Gallery for Hoptoberfest, will be featured. Events will include the beard and stein-holding contests and an adult spelling bee.

The school's principal says there is room to nearly double the preschool enrollment for children ages 3 to 4 at the new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center.

Lancaster is leaving the principal's post at Freedom Elementary School, and Beth Unfried will become the temporary principal to fill the vacancy.

A storm on June 3 had forced state officials to move the office to a temporary site.

The Alhambra event raised about $91,000 for the Pennyroyal Arts Council and Sanctuary while showcasing the dancing prowess of 16 community members.

Burse grew up in Hopkinsville the youngest of 12 children and became a Rhodes scholar after earning his bachelor's degree at Centre College.

In addition to the candidate forums, the league's voter education efforts this fall will include a meeting with County Clerk Melinda Humphries and a meet and greet event for voters and candidates.

Technological changes, including the popularity of TV and air conditioning, have altered the way and the extent to which we use porches.

TVA is increasing its wholesale rate by 5.25% in October, which follows a 4.5% hike in 2023.

The awards were designed to recognize "individuals or organizations who diligently work to improve our community without seeking recognition."

Guests will find activities and booths related to wildlife, the botanical garden, bees, the butterfly garden, birding, storytelling, rain gardening, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, canoe rides, corn hole, disc golf, face painting and hayrides.