A delegation from Hopkinsville’s sister city, Carentan, France, is returning to town this week to explore the regional economy and possible partnership opportunities.
Hopkinsville and Carentan became recognized as sister cities in 2019 when a French delegation from the town visited to acknowledge the contributions of Fort Campbell soldiers in World War II. Soldiers from the 101st liberated Carentan from Nazi control in the days following the D-Day Invasion of Normandy in 1944.
On Tuesday, Visit Hopkinsville and the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council will welcome the delegation which will include business, education and political leaders from Carentan.
Council Executive Director, Carter Hendricks says it’s exciting to explore meaningful economic partnerships with the sister city and is thrilled to showcase the region’s economy and agriculture heritage.
Visit Hopkinsville Executive Director, Amy Rogers says they are happy to collaborate with the council to welcome back citizens from Carentan.