Leonard powers Hoppers past Paducah in OVL play | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Hoppers defeat Chiefs behind 11-hit attack at Brooks Stadium

The Hoppers went into Paducah on Monday night and took care of business, riding a hot offense to clear past the Paducah Chiefs 7-3 at Brooks Stadium. Evan Leonard was a matchup nightmare for Paducah all night, going 3-for-5 with…

Leonard powers Hoppers past Paducah in OVL play | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Evan Leonard had three hits and drove in a pair of runs to lead the visiting Hoptown Hoppers to a 7-3 victory over the Paducah Chiefs Monday night in Ohio Valley League play.  Brennen Gibson and Easton Beaty also had a pair of hits for Hoptown, which improved to 14-5.  The teams were tied 2-2 entering the fourth inning but Gibson and Zach Hampton had RBI-singles in the frame to put the Hoppers ahead 4-2. They would go on to add three runs in the…

Hopkinsville Promotes Incentives Aimed At Downtown Growth, Housing Development And Industrial Investment

City officials used a public town hall meeting Tuesday to make the case that Hopkinsville’s growing portfolio of incentive programs is a key tool for attracting investment, expanding housing opportunities and accelerating economic development across the city. Speaking at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center, Mayor James R. Knight Jr. said incentives are becoming an increasingly important part of the city’s strategy to encourage redevelopment and gr…