Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Pro Solutions in Hopkinsville served lunch to local farmers during National Farm Safety week and reminded them to practice safe methods.

Susan Wright and field rep Jay Graves stressed strong partnerships (Pioneer Hybrids and BASF products easing the season).

Six volunteer fire departments from Pembroke, Fairview, Highland, Honey Grove, Oak Grove, Trenton, and Guthrie battled a fast-moving field fire near Mason Lane in southern Christian County on Monday afternoon around 4 p.m., swiftly containing the blaze to protect three homes.

Mick Henderson and team at Commonwealth Agri Energy ground several tons of corn daily to produce ethanol, corn oil, distillers wet and dry feed, and carbon dioxide.

Manager John Stahl (also a local farmer) highlighted product value and plant safety with rail shipping bolstering regional agriculture.

Louisville artist Lacy Hale’s 8-foot-by-12-foot mural honoring bell hooks was unveiled with community members on her birthday and will be installed outside the Visitor’s Center facing East Ninth Street to highlight Hopkinsville history.

It also celebrates figures like Lincoln and Ali and features imagery of Kentucky waterways and cardinals.

The Pennyroyal Arts Council announced a weeklong Mural Art Camp for youth from Oct.

5 to 9 in downtown Hopkinsville, where participants learn mural design and painting with art educator Paula Gieseke in sessions from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at $100 per student (online registration required).

Hopkinsville Community College student Tim Scott was named a 2026 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

His military service (four years in the Navy) and perseverance underscore his journey as he works in HCC maintenance and attends classes.

City of Hopkinsville officials released a survey Monday asking residents to share their views on replacing Bluegrass Splash Aquatic Park with a splash pad or a year-round indoor pool.

The City Council will use the responses to help shape future aquatic amenities.

Heritage Christian Academy Lady Warriors rallied after a slow start to beat Webster County in four sets Monday night.

Bralee Fowler passed 100 career blocks plus Taylor Barbee and Mackenzie McCarty helped lead the win, with the team set to host University Heights Academy Thursday night.

Heritage Christian Academy beat Webster County 3 to 1 on Monday night in a volleyball match where senior Bralee Fowler recorded her 100th block.

The school will honor Fowler at Thursday night's home game against University Heights Academy.

Christian County High School's Lady Tigers swept University Heights Academy 25-16, 25-17, 25-19 Monday night to earn their eighth straight win and improve to 17-7; the team returns home tonight to face Logan County.

University Heights Academy’s Lady Blazers won 2-1 on Monday night against Owensboro in a girls’ soccer match and improved their record to 12-3; they are set to host Madisonville-North Hopkins tonight.