Challenge House 5 Welcomes New Ambassador

Challenge House is welcoming a new member to its Ambassador family. Tuesday, officials welcomed the community to Challenge House #5, where Executive Director Michelle Wilson introduced Mary McClearen, who she says has hit the ground running before

Hopkinsville Approves Entertainment District First Steps

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Soon residents may be able to walk downtown Hopkinsville and enjoy an adult beverage, with a few restrictions. Tuesday night, the City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing a downtown entertainment district. click to

Hopkinsville Ends Fiscal Year With Surplus

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The City of Hopkinsville is ending the 2023-2024 fiscal year in good standing. Tuesday night, Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton gave City Council her monthly financial report, which consisted of year-end numbers. Clayton says the four major

Process Stalled for Pardue Park Project

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Hopkinsville City Council will have to decide if a one-hundred thousand dollar grant is worth the time lost on the Pardue Park. Tuesday night, City Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton told City Council they had been communicating

Sweeping Changes for Solid Waste

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The City stepping in to oversee certain aspects of Hopkinsville Solid Waste is prompting some changes. The Solid Waste Enterprise Board contracted with the City for HR and Financial assistance during the transition following several administrative changes.

City Council Considers New Zoning Classifications

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Hopkinsville continues to review zoning in the city limits leading to the creation of two new zoning designations. Community Development Services Director Tom Britton says the Planning Commission has been diligently working over the last months. click

Hopkinsville Explores Medical Cannabis Options

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Following a lengthy discussion, the City of Hopkinsville will look at next steps reguarding medical marijuana. Tuesday night, City Attorney Doug Willen told the City Council the state is planning to start issuing licenses in the fall