Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Organizers of the Battle of the Bowls Chili Cook-Off are inviting teams to join the contest on Saturday, Oct.

24 at Founders Square with a $1,000 prize + assistance from the Christian County Health Department to set up food booths.

Families, caregivers and community members joined the 2026 Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday morning in Hopkinsville to raise funds for research and support services; about 42 teams and 200 participants helped collect over $36,000, with donations set to continue through December.

Hopkinsville’s WWII airman Private First-Class Weber S.

Underwood was missing in action during the war and will be laid to rest on Oct. 6 at Arlington National Cemetery — Governor Beshear will lower flags to half-staff in his honor.

The Christian County Sheriff’s Department offers a Sheriff’s Academy for residents 18+ to learn about daily law enforcement tasks.

Applicants must submit materials by Thursday, Oct. 1 as classes begin Oct. 13 and run two days a week for two weeks.

Christian County residents 18 and older can apply to join the Sheriff’s Academy to learn about the daily work of law enforcement — a behind-the-scenes look into the department.

Applications are due by Thursday, Oct. 1, and classes begin Oct. 13.

Hopkinsville Mayor J.R.

Knight is considering converting Bluegrass Splash into a 12,000 sqft splash pad and building an Olympic-size indoor pool (located next to the fire department) as public input is gathered; no funding has been approved yet.

At Hopkinsville Rotary Arena Saturday, the Christian County Lady Tigers hosted Caldwell County and Madisonville-North Hopkins in a tri-match, sweeping Caldwell County (25-12, 25-20, 25-15) and defeating the Lady Maroons with Taylor Cantrell and Bailey Brown leading the wins.

Crittenden County secured a 21-20 district football win over Trigg County Friday in Marion — former Wildcat Randy Grubbs captured the decisive moments in a competitive matchup.

University Heights Academy won its first-ever region golf title on Tuesday at Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club.

School photos captured the win and teamwork during the event.

Union County finished fifth at the girls’ Region 2 golf tournament at the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club — Lilly Moman and Raegan Pinkston qualified for this week’s KHSAA State First Round.

Lyon County senior basketball standout Nolan Coffman announced on Sunday that he will attend Mercer University to continue his athletic and academic career.

He averaged 17.8 points and 9.6 rebounds last season and joins former local standout Brady Shoulders.