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Nearly a decade ago, Milkweed Health & Harmony Emporium opened its doors in downtown Hopkinsville with a mission rooted in wellness, connection, and community. In this episode, we sit down with owner Julie-Anna Carlisle to reflect on how it all began, the life and lessons experienced along the way, and what comes next after closing the shop in March 2026. It's a conversation about purpose, passion, and the impact one small space can have on a community.

Follow Julie-Anna's future endevours on social media! @The.ChairProject or visit https://www.milkweedstore.com/the-chair-project!

From a proclamation honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Sanctuary, Inc., to passionate public comments on neighborhood cleanup, independent inspections, and opioid recovery funding, this meeting covered it all. Tune in for the 5 minute (or less) recap and see the full meeting on www.YouTube.com/@cityofhopkinsvilleky

The City of Hopkinsville hosted a Budget Town Hall to hear directly from citizens about priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

This episode features the full recording of that discussion, where community members shared input that will help shape the city's budget and future planning.

Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to stay engaged in the process.

In this month's Take 5, Amanda Brunt delivers a fast-paced recap of everything happening at Hopkinsville City Hall in March. From powerful community conversations around opioid settlement funds to exciting plans for parks, trails, and economic growth, this episode highlights the decisions and discussions shaping Hopkinsville's future.

In this episode of Take 5, we break down the February 17 City Council meeting and the February 19 Committee of the Whole.

Topics include the amended council compensation proposal, a clean Fiscal Year 2025 audit, current revenue trends, newly approved traffic changes, the creation of a Housing Task Force, and the start of budget season.



Stay informed on what's happening at City Hall in five minutes or less.