Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Fourth graders learned home, internet and farm safety at Progress Farm Safety Days last week at the Agriculture Expo building, hosted by Extension agents + 4-H members.

A proclamation declared National 4-H Week from Oct. 4 to 10 as new safety stations were introduced.

Fort Campbell is conducting prescribed burns in the training area to manage wildfire risk & reduce vegetation, with Forestry personnel on site on suitable weather days.

The burns will support fire prevention throughout the season until mid-April.

Kentucky is in Fall Wildfire Hazard Season (Oct.

1-Dec. 15) as the Energy and Environment Cabinet reminds residents not to burn outdoors between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. near wooded areas. The state records 850 to 1,000 wildfires each year, mostly by humans.

The National Weather Service in Paducah reminds western Kentucky residents to prepare for severe fall weather as warmer air and wind shear extend storm threats.

A free storm spotter class is offered on Oct. 19 to help locals interpret warning signals.

The Lady Tigers released their 2026-27 basketball schedule late Thursday, featuring 13 home games and a doubleheader opener on Dec.

1 against Madisonville-North Hopkins. The season also includes tournaments and road contests, adding more opportunities for local play.

Trigg County Wildcats won 48-10 against Fort Campbell at Perdue Field on Friday night with 21 first-quarter points and 440 yards of offense, keeping postseason hopes alive.

The Wildcats now have fall break before traveling to Mayfield on Oct. 16.

Heritage Christian Academy senior Bralee Fowler—recognized Thursday night after passing 100 career kills in volleyball—spoke about her role in developing a regional contender program.

Crittenden County Rockets beat Todd County Central Rebels 36-0 on Senior Night at Todd County Central High School Friday, with touchdowns by Noah Byford, Eli Lovell, Davis Perryman and Logan Nolan leading to a dominant win; the Rebels now stand 0-7 ahead of their Oct.

16 game.

Hopkins County Central’s boys soccer team held a senior night before Thursday night's game, honoring class of 2027 players including Jayden Broady, William Clevenger, Mason Gallimore, CJ Motley, Carson Scott, Blaze Whitaker, manager Kinsley Fox and late JP Melton while YSE captured the moments.

Madisonville-North Hopkins golfer Harper Frizzell, the Lady Maroons’ lone representative at Bardstown Country Club at Maywood on Wednesday, battled through an injury and scored 92 to tie for 58th place in the KHSAA State First Round.