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U.S. Dept. of Education denies $10 million of aid to Kentucky schools in second review

by Sylvia Goodman
May 21, 2025

After the U.S. Department of Education abruptly cancelled $34 million to Kentucky school districts and $18 million for the statewide education department, the state appealed. The federal agency has now denied $10.6 million in a case-by-case review.

Why there’s no place like home for the holidays

by Frank McAndrews
December 22, 2024

Strip away the cursory Christmas rituals — the TV specials, the lights, the gifts, the music – and what remains is home. It is the beating heart of the holiday.

Gander memorial service Thursday at Hopkinsville park

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 11, 2024

The service honors the 248 Fort Campbell soldiers and eight crew members who died in the Dec. 12, 1985, air crash at Gander, Newfoundland.

Christian County Public Schools closed Tuesday for snow day

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 3, 2024

Hopkinsville Community College is operating remotely.

Dedication set for Coach William Falls Memorial Bridge on Hopkinsville Greenway

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 26, 2024

The bridge will be named for Falls in recognition of his career as a coach and teacher at Attucks High School and Hopkinsville High School.

Report: Kentucky’s housing challenges could impact future economic development

by Hannah Saad
July 14, 2024

The report examines Kentucky’s current housing landscape and looks at the Commonwealth’s future residential needs through the lens of economic development.

Wendell Lynch appointed to state commission

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 8, 2024

Lynch will serve as an at-large member of the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission.

Beshear underscores support for DEI during Black History Month celebration

by McKenna Horsley
February 1, 2024

Amid a flurry of anti-DEI legislation in the General Assembly, Beshear said “diversity is an asset” and makes Kentucky “more welcoming” to companies that might relocate to the state.

Amusement park reopens within Mammoth Cave National Park under new ownership

by Jacob Martin
July 26, 2023

The, which has been around since the 1970s, park has been closed since 2020.

Take Kids Fishing is May 28 at Hopkinsville’s Jeffers Bend Environmental Center

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2022

Cash prizes will be awarded in several categories for fishers ranging from 3 to 15 years of age.

Ky. League of Cities helps Dawson Springs with listening sessions for tornado recovery

by Lily Burris
May 16, 2022

Jobs and housing were mentioned as critical needs in most conversations about the community’s future.

Senate committee advances bill tightening rules for food benefits, Medicaid

by Liam Niemeyer
March 29, 2022

The bill went through revisions before being heard by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, changes that were not published online for the public to see until after the committee passed it by a 9-2 vote.