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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The family of Madisonville pastor Kevin Maples opened Campfire Roasters last fall on Fort Campbell Boulevard.
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All public and private schools in Christian County will be closed Wednesday as icy conditions persist.
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These weather-related closings, cancellations and postponements have been announced in the Hopkinsville area.
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A mix of sleet and freezing rain is expected to make roads slicks early Tuesday.
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Planter Bank made the contributions to match the value of items donated to organizations such as Joy Closet, Aaron McNeil and Alpha Pregnancy Care.
Adults who live in Christian County or own a business in the community are eligible to apply.
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The forecast indicates sleet and snow Monday evening, followed by freezing rain Tuesday morning.
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Two men who own construction-related businesses bought the East Ninth Street property.
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The Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority has owned the station since 2006 but no longer needs it for storage, said general manager Derrick Watson.
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The daylong SEED Summit sponsored by Planters Bank will be Feb. 21 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
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Sova has taken a job as equity program manager with Ascend Elements.
The public is invited to hear Tsering Phuntsok on Jan. 31.