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A brief encounter with Dolly Parton stayed with Jennifer Pitzer Brown for nearly 22 years. It was a lesson in grace — an...
09/02/2026

A brief encounter with Dolly Parton stayed with Jennifer Pitzer Brown for nearly 22 years. It was a lesson in grace — and in how we treat people when no one expects us to stop and notice.

A brief encounter with fans at Fort Campbell's Post Exchange revealed Dolly Parton's grace toward others no matter their station in life.

A local fundraiser is honoring Dolly Parton in a fitting way: by helping put books in the hands of Christian County kids...
08/27/2026

A local fundraiser is honoring Dolly Parton in a fitting way: by helping put books in the hands of Christian County kids.

On Sept. 5, Hopkinsville Brewing Company will donate 9.5% of its sales to the Christian County Imagination Library — a nod to Parton’s beloved “9 to 5.”

Hopkinsville Brewing Co. will host Donations for Dolly on Sept. 5 to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library through the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library.

Art, it turns out, is pretty good at bringing generations together. 🎨 That’s what happened Saturday at the Christian Cou...
08/25/2026

Art, it turns out, is pretty good at bringing generations together. 🎨 That’s what happened Saturday at the Christian County Art Loop — exactly the kind of connection the event was meant to create.

The Christian County Art Loop brought local artists and patrons together, including an impromptu watercolor lesson spanning generations.

Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell is coming to Hopkinsville. Her Aug. 29 visit includes a poetry reading and a wr...
08/24/2026

Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell is coming to Hopkinsville. Her Aug. 29 visit includes a poetry reading and a writing workshop led by local writer Eric Morris.

Following Driskell's reading at the public library, Hopkinsville writer Eric Morris will lead a writing workshop based on Driskell's poetry.

What happens when local artists put their own spin on Gant Gaither’s whimsical Zoophisticates? The Museums of Historic H...
08/19/2026

What happens when local artists put their own spin on Gant Gaither’s whimsical Zoophisticates? The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County wants to find out — and it’s looking for artists to take part.

One of the highlights of the gala will be a “Create from the Collection” silent auction featuring pieces from local artists who find inspiration in Gaither’s Zoophisticates creations.

Local and state health officials said immunizations are needed to protect the community.
08/17/2026

Local and state health officials said immunizations are needed to protect the community.

A case of measles has been confirmed in Christian County, Kentucky, “with a high number of community exposures.”

The oldest locally owned retail store in Hopkinsville is closing.
08/12/2026

The oldest locally owned retail store in Hopkinsville is closing.

Owner Lee Ann Naghtin, whose parents Herb and Marilyn Hays established the store in 1961, announced plans to retire and close the business.

Need a little more stretching — and a little less stress? 🧘 Hopkinsville Parks & Recreation is offering free yoga twice ...
08/10/2026

Need a little more stretching — and a little less stress? 🧘 Hopkinsville Parks & Recreation is offering free yoga twice a week, with no registration required. Classes start this week.

The classes will be taught at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Thomas Street Recreation Center.

Hundreds gathered Thursday for the opening ceremony at the new $140 million Christian County High School, where nearly 2...
08/07/2026

Hundreds gathered Thursday for the opening ceremony at the new $140 million Christian County High School, where nearly 2,000 students will soon fill the halls.

➡️ Take a look inside and see what school leaders say comes next.

An opening ceremony Thursday morning for Christian County’s new consolidated high school gave community members an early look at the building.

Grab a map and make a day of it — the Christian County Art Loop is back!Meet 30 local artists, peek inside studios, watc...
08/04/2026

Grab a map and make a day of it — the Christian County Art Loop is back!

Meet 30 local artists, peek inside studios, watch potters, painters and craftspeople at work, and shop for one-of-a-kind art at 10 stops across Hopkinsville.

The Art Loop, on Aug. 22, will feature 30 artists in 10 studios and host venues.

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