Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Hopkinsville will host a Jeep Trunk or Treat event later this month, inviting families & car enthusiasts to enjoy decorated vehicles and treats at a local park.

Organizers will announce final details soon.

The Pennyrile Area Development District held its 57th Annual Dinner on Monday, Sept.

14 at Mahr Park in Madisonville, where Sheila Clark—who has 45 years with PeADD—received the John C. Mahre Regionalism Award. PeADD also honored several employees and board members for service milestones.

At last Thursday’s meeting, Parks and Recreation presented plans to transform Bluegrass Splash into an indoor pool and splash pad.

The project would include a 164 by 82 ft pool (costing $4.5 to $5.5M) and a 12,500 sqft splash pad ($3 to $3.3M) with a survey to guide future decisions.

Oak Grove Animal Control rescued an abandoned dog tied to a cinderblock under a bridge on Sept.

17; she was named Constance Carter and is now up for adoption at the Christian County Animal Shelter while police seek details about her owner.

Buffalo Rome will perform its Music of Laurel Canyon show at the Alhambra Theatre on Saturday at 7 p.m., featuring rock and folk tunes from the 1960s and 1970s for a local audience to enjoy.

Hopkinsville native Marie Wells Coutu releases her historical novel Moonshine River today, set in 1930 Golden Pond.

The book follows Naomi Ross as she takes over her family’s moonshine operation—bringing local heritage between the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers to life.

Gas prices in west central Kentucky continue to climb as AAA East Central reports regular unleaded now averages $4.09 per gallon, up 19 cents from last week and over $1.31 higher than last year, with Hopkins County at $3.94 and crude oil prices remaining volatile — fueling regional price shifts.

After consolidating with Hopkinsville High, the new CCHS Tiger Band earned three first place awards and placed second overall at Murray State’s Festival of Champions on Sept.

19 — losing by .1 point. The band also debuted a showcase of 90s hits and its new fight song for upcoming games.

Hopkinsville Community College congratulated students on the Summer 2026 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists, recognizing full & part-time achievers from Hopkinsville and surrounding campuses.

The college honored academic excellence and celebrated progress this summer.

Kentucky Health News reported 49 confirmed measles cases with 20 in Christian County and seven hospitalizations as of Sept.

21. The outbreak spread to other counties — Trigg with 10 cases — and officials advise anyone at risk to contact a healthcare provider.

Linden Pickler won her third straight race as she led Fort Campbell to the team title at the St. Mary Invitational held Saturday at Noble Park in Paducah, finishing 10 seconds ahead of Paisley Stone.

University Heights Academy Blazers clinched the top seed in the 8th District tournament with a 3-0 shutout of the Christian County Tigers Monday night at Givens Field, earning a berth in the 2nd Region tournament.

At the Mustang Stampede Saturday at Muhlenberg County Middle School, Christian County runners placed in the top 13 to help the team finish third among seven teams with 100 points — earlier, Tyson Cavinder led the team to sixth place at the Calloway County Invitational on Sept.

12.