Hoptown

In the early 1960s, recalls Jackie Cornelius White, students had the opportunity "to create our own identity as the new elementary school in Hopkinsville."

Dr. Gerald Smith, co-editor of "The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia," will be the guest speaker June 15 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County.

For Hopkinsville City Council, there are seven contested Republican primary races and two Democratic primary races.

Janey Moss is retiring but said she is open to meeting with potential new owners who are interested in the business.

League of Extraordinary Chiefs — students who participated in  a mentoring program led by Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, planned a tree planting and time capsule burial.

Vickie Smiley is retiring as executive director, and former Community and Development Services staff member Laura Faulkner will succeed her.

Museum executive director Alissa Keller and Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown will lead the May 30 program with a look at the Snapshots in Time series.

Jada Poindexter received the Spirit Cup that recognizes the most outstanding graduate.

Whitney had never heard of Hopkinsville's Breaking Bread Community Dinner Church until he happened to see a line of people waiting for a meal one afternoon at Aaron McNeil House.

The 10-pound onion bags sell for $12.

The periodical cicadas of Brood XIX began emerging in Hopkinsville over the weekend.

The walking tour for adults will be May 25.