Hoptown

Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Nearly $11 million in state funds will go toward the construction of 16 public charging stations — including one in Hopkinsville.
electric vehicle charging plug
Shots, which cost $20, are given on a walk-in basis during the health department's regular hours.
The $225 million facility in South Park near Interstate 24 is expected to be operational in 2025.
The five-screen theater behind Bradford Square has dinner options and a bar serving beer, wine and cocktails.
Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Brooke Jung said she found inspiration in the county’s peculiar history.
The public is invited to the service that the Commission on Racial Healing for the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky will lead.
Rev. A.H. McNeil graphic
The event on Oct. 14 will include a book signing, blind tasting and blending, and a boubon-infused dinner.
whiskey barrels
Previously the site of the Kelly Green Men Days Festival, the park will host a church festival and performance by a winner from "The Voice."
Alissa Keller, executive director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, will lead the tour.
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The group collected trash downtown Monday evening and tentatively plans to meet monthly to tackle various projects.
The facility will supply material to the $1 billion Ascend Elements Apex I plant currently under construction at Commerce Park II.
ascend element site
A group trying to act on recommendations for downtown revitalization will meet Monday afternoon to start some cleanup work.