Gov. Beshear views storm damage in Hopkinsville and pledges state help by Jennifer P. Brown April 7, 2023 The declaration of a local state of emergency will allow for state assistance in cleanup.
Big Fella’z restaurant awaits repairs to reopen after storm damage by Jennifer P. Brown April 7, 2023 The small eatery sits next to Hopkinsville's old fire station and iconic clock tower.
Hopkinsville cross walk planned on Good Friday by Jennifer P. Brown April 5, 2023 Community members can join the walk. It starts in front of the courthouse.
Storm damages clock tower building but collection of antique vehicles not harmed by Jennifer P. Brown April 2, 2023 The building will be covered to protect the collection while officials assess repairs needed for the structure.
Friday storm produced straight-line winds, NWS team determines by Jennifer P. Brown April 2, 2023 A survey team did not find that a tornado had been present in the Hopkinsville storm.
A gut punch: Storm delivers blow to owners of The Mixer by Jennifer P. Brown April 2, 2023 Severe storms Friday night in Hopkinsville dealt owners of The Mixer a devastating blow. Now, they're working to rebuild their business — and a piece of the community's history.
Downtown Hopkinsville takes the brunt of destructive winds in Friday storm by Jennifer P. Brown April 1, 2023 The Mixer restaurant's third floor collapsed, and a brick wall below the historic clock tower was blown out.
Storms cause power outages, damage in downtown Hopkinsville by Julia Hunter April 1, 2023 Nearly two-thirds of Hopkinsville Electric customers were without power following storms Wednesday night.
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather by Jennifer P. Brown March 31, 2023 Severe thunderstorms are possible Friday evening, and the storm could produce long-track tornadoes, officials warned
Two new industries will build plants in Hopkinsville and employ more than 700 workers by Jennifer P. Brown March 30, 2023 Microvast Advanced Membrane Inc. will produce materials for the EV battery industry, while Toyota Boshoku America will have an auto sector plant.
Milkweed slates poetry reading Wednesday by Hoptown Chronicle March 27, 2023 Amy Wright will read from her poetry collection "Everything in the Universe."
Freedom Rider will give lecture at Hopkinsville Community College by Hoptown Chronicle March 25, 2023 Hezekiah Watkins was 13 years old when he joined the Freedom Riders in 1961 and was arrested in Mississippi.
