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U.S. Army helicopter pilot Shane Barnes, who died Nov. 10 in the Middle East, made Hopkinsville his hometown and worked to get four generations of his family in the same community.
Motorists should watch for detour signs during the closure.
When it comes to the Colonial Revival architectural style, there is more than meets the eye, writes historic preservationist Grace Abernethy.
The series concludes with "It's a Wonderful Life," on Thursday, Dec. 20.
Alhambra Theatre
Fleming has been a Christian County Family Court judge since 2007.
Now in its 14th year, Small Business Saturday encourages support of small businesses and their impact on communities.
A limited number of VIP seats are up for auction on Black Friday. More details about general ticket sales for the first night will be announced soon, co-owner Heather Dawson said.
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Tyler McDaniel, of the Kentucky Historical Society, will share how KHS is leading efforts to explore Kentucky’s role in the United States before, during and after the revolution.
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For 40 years, parking meters lined the streets of downtown Hopkinsville, during a period of industrial progress that eventually drove people — and parking meters — out of the city's center.
A Hopkinsville woman needed help with Thanksgiving dinner supplies. Her call reached the people who could help.