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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Batts and three students competing for scholarships — Ajae Oatts, Kaylyn Lynch and Addison Gilkey — were recognized during the local Human Rights Commission's celebration of Women's History Month.
Kim Batts
Both schools have had their graduations at the Stadium of Champions for several years, but district officials have decided to go back to the two gyms for the final ceremonies.
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At the Christian County Jail, 104 detainees were being held as of Feb. 5, according to ICE data.
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“The Passion of Jesus Christ" is an oratorio written for soprano, countertenor, baritone, choir, and orchestra.
Heejung Park
The event at First Baptist Church will celebrate the people who work with the inner-city ministry.
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The meeting on March 31 will outline how residents can apply to acquire vacant lots next to their property.
Hopkinsville downtown sign
A tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Sunday for a large area of Western Kentucky, including Christian, Todd and Trigg counties.
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Rowlett, who is now retired, went on 27 mission trips to perform eye surgeries across the globe from 1967 to 2006. His wife, Marilyn, was his scrub nurse on most of those trips.
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Any nonprofit organization that plans to apply for one of the city grants must attend an informational meeting on either March 23 or 30.
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In recognition of Women's History Month, the program will feature short biographies of local woman who have influenced the community.
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Actors will portray people who were significant in the life of Cayce, who became known as the "Sleeping Prophet."
Edgar Cayce Historical Marker
Residents can share their priorities with the mayor at a city hall meeting on March 16.
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