Kentucky New Era
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Deemed the oldest business in Hopkinsville, the Kentucky New Era was founded as a weekly newspaper in the winter of 1869 by lawyers Col. John Dabney Morris and Asher Graham Caruth. Through new owners, editors, reporters and publishers, the New Era has remained a mainstay in the Christian County community, delivering the news but also sharing the stories of its citizens and businesses.
Kentucky New Era
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The City of Hopkinsville is considering a proposal for a 6.5% pay increase for its employees, Human Resources Officer Kenny Grabara said during a recent discussion with Hopkinsville City Council. Budget talks include proposal of 6.5% raise for city employees ..read more
Kentucky New Era
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As if the devastation of the Dec. 10, 2021 tornado and the loss of the ball fields at the beloved Dawson Springs City Park were not enough, the Dawson Springs Youth League (DSYL) has suffered another heartbreaking setback as organizers discovered that nearly $14,000 in equipment, all of whic… Nearly $14K of donated equipment stolen from Dawson Youth Leagues ..read more
Kentucky New Era
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The City of Hopkinsville continues to grow and expand with new businesses coming to town ..read more
Kentucky New Era
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The Christian County Public Schools board of education approved the creation of up to 10 teacher ambassador positions at Freedom Elementary School at this week’s regular meeting and also heard a report about the high schools’ new student ambassadors ..read more
Kentucky New Era
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Over the weekend, the Christian County Literacy Council continued to honor the late Gloria Watkins, who is also well-known under her all lowercase pen name: bell hooks. Literacy Council holds powerful writing contest ceremony ..read more
Kentucky New Era
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March is Women’s History Month and is known for commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history ..read more