Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Families can enjoy fall fun with pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and more at local spots in Hopkinsville and nearby towns.

Events at Christian Way Farm, Trunnell’s Market and Jackson’s Orchard run through October — visitors are encouraged to check dates and details before planning their trips.

Hopkinsville has three community events this weekend: a free fall night market at Virginia Park today from 5 to 8 p.m., outdoor yoga at Rotary Park on Saturday at 10 a.m., and auditions for a Christmas play on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at 401 West Ninth Street.

The Pennyroyal Arts Council will present a musical performance honoring bell hooks’ poetry at the Alhambra Theatre on Oct.

16 at 7:00 p.m., with standard tickets at $50 and discounted tickets for students and military at $25. The one-night-only event previews a production in development that celebrates her impact on the community.

Toyota Boshoku, Kitchen Food Company and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco are expanding operations in Hopkinsville, which the EDC says brings new hiring opportunities and significant investment in Christian County's industrial parks (showing local companies value a reliable workforce).

Indian Hills Elementary School welcomed a one-year-old therapy dog, Hilly, this school year to help students feel comfortable and behave well.

Guidance counselor Sarah Pinson introduced Hilly to classrooms (the first staff-utilized therapy dog) to support calm interactions during busy transitions.

Christian County High School holds its first Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct.

11 at 4:30 p.m. starting and ending at the Christian County Justice Center as the route passes West 9th, South Virginia, 4th and South Main; local graduate Rylee Owens, recovering from an accident, will serve as Grand Marshal.

TVA’s board approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and 2027 budget that will invest over $13 billion and add 4,100 megawatts of power.

The plan will give local families+ businesses affordable, reliable energy and help the region grow.

Jonathan Shell, the Agriculture Commissioner, wrote a letter to the Governor from Christian County asking for a temporary suspension of restrictions on dyed diesel fuel during harvest season, citing high costs (over $6/gal) hurting farm margins.

The change would permit farm vehicles to use tax-exempt fuel on public roads.

District 8 Soccer Tournaments for boys and girls at Fort Campbell have set schedules.

Girls’ semifinals take place at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12 with Christian County versus Fort Campbell, and boys’ semis begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 with championships set for Oct. 14.