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The shutdown lesson is clear: When SNAP goes unfunded, hardship is immediate. And charity cannot fill the gap.

Ahead of the holiday rush, two friends took a short road trip to collect a country ham and a dose of nostalgia.

Former sportswriter Ray Duckworth still recalls the advice of a local coach who once told him, "Football is the best teacher of life because when you get knocked down, you either get back up or you get run over."

The city needs “policies that protect the architectural integrity and visual appeal” of downtown, writes Chamber of Commerce President Taylor Hayes.

The best response in times of conflict, writes Constance Alexander, is to keep showing up and participating in community.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep interviewed Beshear on “Morning Edition” last week, and Washington Monthly just published an article headlined “Why Andy Beshear Is a First-Tier Presidential Contender.”

What does it mean to belong somewhere—and what happens when you don’t? Historic preservationist Grace Abernethy reflects on this question and the journey that brought her to Hopkinsville.

The award recognizes individuals who have illuminated Hopkinsville history.

The pushback of several Kentucky Republicans, among others, likely led to the reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, writes journalist Al Cross.

"American public discourse is now driven by opinion, not by facts, largely because of social-media platforms that favor opinion and use secret algorithms that promote the most provocative views to compete in the new 'attention economy,'" writes Al Cross.

Censorship cannot hide history, writes columnist Constance Alexander.

Hoptown Chronicle's letter writers have covered many topics, including legislative redistricting, disagreements about school funding, problems with panhandling, how old American flags are properly retired, the health department’s response to the pandemic, the benefits of Hopkinsville’s rail-trail, nonpartisan elections and the occasional “thank you” from a nonprofit to the community.