Hoptown

The popular beard competition will be back, and there's a new food option this year.

The project in the 600 block of South Main Street required a complete overhaul of the building's interior.

Mary Kimbrough Stoner's story is revealed through book of poetry "The Cardinal Cat," which includes a tribute — in verse — to Hopkinsville.

Jeff Siegler, who has assisted hundreds of communities with their revitalization, outlined five recommendations for Hopkinsville during a talk Wednesday in council chambers.

Election officials across Kentucky say there is a shortage of poll workers.

Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials at the groundbreaking and praised the new high school as a future asset in economic development.

The 1980s themed party on Oct. 6 will feature a live band for an outdoor concert.

The school received a call about a potential active shooter, but no threat materialized.

A spokeswoman for the group said they want city officials to know they have not forgotten Officer Jerimiah Kline's video controversy.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa on the Boulevard will donate half of the day's proceeds to the training program for people with disabilities.

The book is this year's Kentucky Reads selection by Kentucky Humanities.