Hoptown Archives

Orchestra concert set for Sept. 17 at Hopkinsville’s First Baptist Church

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 8, 2022

The concert is free but donations will be accepted to help two Hopkinsville nonprofits, Grace and Mercy, and Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Church and the U.S. Constitution topic of HCC program

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 7, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Ron Buck will give the talk for the Constitution Day program on Sept. 13.

Is poetry a foreign language to you? Then Poetry & Pints is what you need.

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 7, 2022

The low-key workshop on Sept. 14 at Hopkinsville Brewing Co. is a Big Read event sponsored by Hoptown Chronicle and WKMS.

Kentuckians still have time to register to vote

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 6, 2022

Residents who want to cast a ballot in the November general election have until Oct. 11 to register as a voter.

Mayor’s Youth Council is accepting applications

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 5, 2022

High school juniors and seniors may apply until Sept. 16.

Christian County Literacy Council opens registration for spelling bee

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 5, 2022

The spelling bee will be Sept. 27 at the Alhambra Theatre.

Hotspot lending programs at rural libraries finding success, high demand through first year

by Liam Niemeyer
September 4, 2022

The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library was among the Kentucky libraries that received funding to make mobile hotspots available to patrons.

United Way slates breakfast to kick off 2022-23 campaign

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 2, 2022

The event is set for 7:30 a.m. Sept. 22 at the Christian County Senior Center.

Ky. League of Cities picks Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tab Brockman for top award

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 2, 2022

Brockman is the third city of Hopkinsville department head to receive the top KLC award in the past eight years.

Martha Redbone performing for Big Read event Sept. 9 at Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 31, 2022

Free copies of the featured book, "There There," will be available at the show for the first 200 people who register in advance.

McConnell makes a case for bipartisanship but highlights where he differs with Biden

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 31, 2022

The U.S. Senate Republican Leader said he does not believe America is in danger of losing its democracy, but he spoke only in general terms about current political rhetoric.

Christian County prosecutor Rick Boling expelled from state association

by Liam Niemeyer
August 30, 2022

The Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorneys' Association said Boling and another prosecutor in Morehead were "well below" standards needed to maintain public trust.