Here in Hoptown

Did you know that Hopkinsville had a ladies bachelor's club back in the day? In honor of Women's History Month, Alissa Keller and William Turner share tales of women who made their mark in Hopkinsville throughout history.

Alissa Keller sits down with Gwenda Motley, sister to the late bell hooks. She talks about life before her sister, Gloria Jean, became the bell hooks we all know, love, and remember.

Here in Hoptown sits down with Magaline Ferguson, the first black female to serve as a Christian County magistrate. She talks about her faith, her inspiration, and her many blessings as she has served in this role, making history in not only Christian County, but in the state of Kentucky.

Edgar Cayce was an American attributed clairvoyant who claimed to speak from his higher self while in a trance -like state. He was also born and raised in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. On this episode of Here in Hoptown's Hoptown Remembers segment, hosts William Turner and Alissa Keller discuss Edgar Cayce, his life, and his unique abilities that made him world famous.

William Turner and Alissa Keller talk about Tiger Football Stadium on Walnut Street and reminisce about old football glory days.

Here in Hoptown features a Hoptown Remembers segment with Hopkinsville's very own William Turner, city and county historian, and Alissa Keller, executive director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County. In this first episode of the Here in Hoptown's Hoptown Remembers series, get to know our hosts, and learn how these local history buffs became interested in all things historic Ho...

Valentine's Day is this week, and we wanted to sit down with a local couple from Hopkinsville, Kentucky and hear their love story in honor of the holiday. Jack and Ruth Elliott have been married for 58 years and share their story, including first dates, first kiss, and even first fights. Through it all, you'll see how opposites attract, as well as hear nuggets of wisdom they have picked up along t...

Hopkinsville Mayor James R. Knight talks about his administration's first year accomplishemnts. Topcs include increased public safety, city cleanup, and other components in the mayor's Growing Home initiative.