Like most thriving towns, Hopkinsville has beloved business owners, faith leaders and of course a mayor.
But how many communities can say they have a Queen? Many in Hopkinsville tell us, if they have one, it’s probably NewsChannel 5’s Amy Watson.
“I definitely think it’s just really cool that she’s from here,” said Sam Bartolotti, who owns BellaMarie Boutique.
“She’s engaged in the community, she’s a reliable voice,” said Kevin Lee, Amy’s pastor.
“Oh it’s just been a feather in our hat. It’s like, hey Amy Watson’s from Hopkinsville so it must be an okay place to be from,” said John Schrecker, former owner of Schrecker’s Jewlery.
Like most monarchs, there hasn’t been a formal election. But you could argue, Amy has been wearing the crown since the first time she reported in the town she calls home. “She is a shining light. She’s always brought the brightest and best things out about Hopkinsville,” said James Knight, Mayor of Hopkinsville. “You let something happen in Hopkinsville, she makes sure she has it on the news or she has one of y’alls crews down here.”