They brought forth a new nation: Christian County's Revolutionary War soldiers
byYvette Holmes
Here's a look at the lives of 20 American patriots who settled here and helped establish Christian County.
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bell hooks’ 'Communion' is having a moment
byJulia Hunter

Hoptown 

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Independence celebrations in and near Hopkinsville planned for nation's 250th anniversary
byJennifer P. Brown
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Extreme heat warning in effect for Western Kentucky through July 3
byJennifer P. Brown
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Best seats in Hoptown: Chair Project raises $3,680 for Sanctuary
byJennifer P. Brown
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Pennyroyal Arts Council campers paint 'Soul Food' mural for downtown restaurant
byJennifer P. Brown

Regional & State 

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McConnell’s hospitalization continues as Kentucky officials, constituents demand transparency
byMcKenna Horsley
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No longer able to purchase out-of-state, Ky medical cannabis patients suffer sticker shock
byLisa Autry
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See where data center developers are looking to build in Kentucky
byLiam Niemeyer
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Kentucky joins states asking appeals court to not require reporting of livestock emissions
byLily Burris

Arts & Culture 

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Events in Frankfort to celebrate 'America250' on Fourth of July
byTom Latek
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Readers take a seat in three lines
byHoptown Chronicle
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Janice Mason Art Museum names new executive director
byHoptown Chronicle
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Hopkinsville Chamber Orchestra & Chorus helps create community
byJennifer P. Brown

Views 

Commentary: Nation’s future depends on finding things in common
by Al Cross
Commentary: Kentucky’s open door on government transparency is closing
by Caleb O. Brown
Commentary: Kentucky leaders should look to history to solve data center controversies
by Kathryn Hargraves

History 

Grace Abernethy
Local architecture topic for June 25 History on Tap
byHoptown Chronicle
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Juneteenth is a reminder of Black Americans’ long struggle for education following end of slavery
byRodney Coates
Betsy Ross
What Betsy Ross’ real story tells us about women’s work in the Revolution — and why it still matters 250 years later
byMarla Miller
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KET programs illuminate Kentucky's role in America250
byHoptown Chronicle