Hoptown Archives

Max’s Hope receives big fund boost from young benefactor

by Aly Adler
June 30, 2022

After 7-year-old Clayton Thieke and his grandmother raised more than $11,000 in a yard sale, a Hopkinsville veterinarian matched the contribution.

Women’s rights rally planned on July 4 in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 30, 2022

The rally comes in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Art camp mural to be unveiled Friday

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 30, 2022

The mural of a Cherokee phoenix is at the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park.

Saint Elmo Barbecue returns on July 14

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 29, 2022

The barbecue will raise money to help preserve the Saint Elmo schoolhouse in South Christian.

HCC showcasing nursing, early childhood ed and technical training for potential students

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 28, 2022

Three programs in July will highlight the college's offerings and career opportunities in the area.

Imagination Library slates reading challenge in July

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 27, 2022

A weekly story time, at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for children up to age 5, will complement the challenge.

Here’s where Fourth of July fireworks shows are planned

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 27, 2022

Shows for the public are planned at Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell and Lake Barkley.

Western Kentucky State Fair opens Friday

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 26, 2022

The fair features livestock and home exhibitions, carnival rides, beauty pageants, truck and tractor pulls, the demolition derby, a petty zoo and live music.

Pennyroyal Arts Council is seeking volunteers

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 22, 2022

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of rolls during events.

It was Greek to me

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 21, 2022

A good trivia contest, like the one that benefits the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile, runs on knowledge, and competitive energy.

Hopkinsville’s early fairs were summer extravaganzas

by Alissa Keller
June 20, 2022

A 100-year-old photo of the Pennyroyal Fair in Hopkinsville shows a large gathering present for horse races and other events centered around agriculture.

Hopkinsville real estate group collecting bottled water for city of Marion

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 17, 2022

The Hopkinsville, Christian & Todd County Association of Realtors plans to deliver donated water to the Crittenden County community.