Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Attucks High School, Hopkinsville’s first public high school for Black students, is the focus of a new 30-day capital campaign launched by the Attucks Steering Committee today to raise $1 million for urgent repairs such as a new roof & stabilizing the 1916 south wing for future community center plans.

This Halloween season, local attractions invite visitors to spooky experiences in and around Hopkinsville, with events like Nightmares End Haunted House featuring a Hillbilly Horror theme and The Knight House offering ghost hunts.

Family-friendly hayrides and pumpkin patches are planned in Oak Grove and Trenton (check dates online).

Gasoline prices in West Central Kentucky have dropped to around $4.00 a gallon—down nine cents from last week.

AAA East Central reports that Hopkins County now charges $4.08, while the statewide average is about $4.12 amid high national prices due to volatile oil markets.

The Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County will offer a fall break program for local teens from Oct.

5 to 8 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its facility, with meals provided and a fee of $10 for non-members.

Fort Campbell is planning controlled burns this fall to reduce wildfire risk and support local ecosystems.

Smoke from the burns may be seen in training areas while forestry staff monitor conditions.

Health officials recorded 82 measles cases statewide this year, with the highest numbers in Christian County (36 cases) and Trigg County (19 cases); 80+ cases were unvaccinated or unknown while clinics continue testing and vaccination in the community.

The University Heights Academy Lady Blazers beat Webster County in a five-set match Tuesday night in Dixon — key plays included 12 kills by Niyona Brown and Lilly Kem and 31 assists by Bailee Chesnut — and the team will face Heritage Christian Academy tonight across town.

On Tuesday night, Hopkins Central’s Emma Vandiver scored four goals in the Lady Storm win during Senior Night.

She spoke with YSE (the local outlet) about her performance.

Tuesday night, the Todd County Central Lady Rebels hosted Kenwood for Dig Pink Night at their venue, featuring themed activities captured in photos.

This event celebrated community spirit and showcased the school's dedication to fun and engagement.

At the KHSAA State Golf Section 1 Tournament Wednesday at Bardstown Country Club at Maywood, University Heights Academy's girls tied for fourth with Graves County after finishing 43-over par + the top three teams qualify for the state tournament.

Coach Brandon Grace said the team earned a record 331.