Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Hopkinsville.
🏘️ Community
At the KCCE Annual Conference in Hopkinsville, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives named the 2026 Annual Excellence Award winners, including Trigg County Chamber among six western Kentucky chambers honored for advocacy, innovative programs and events.
The awards added a new Chamber of the Year given to Bullitt County Chamber.
Campbell Crossing LLC and Texas Roadhouse host National Night Out and Trunk or Treat at Fort Campbell's Exchange parking lot Tuesday, Oct.
6 from 5 to 7 p.m. (The event draws soldiers, families and first responders and features K9 demos, costume contests, face painting, and pizza.)
United Way of the Pennyrile launched its 2026-27 campaign in September and updated at a recent Hopkinsville meeting that donations will support 15 local nonprofits serving over 100,000 residents (including groups like the Salvation Army).
Donors can choose a county to support as the campaign aims to raise $725,000.
💼 Business
The Porch Light Stitchery opened on Oct.
3 at 113 East Sixth Street, offering quilting supplies, longarm machine quilting services, and classes to nurture local fiber arts (run by Hayley Trotter and her mother Lori Levinson).
🎭 Culture
On Saturday, the Christian County Tiger Marching Band finished ninth at the Bands of America Kentucky Regional Championship in Louisville.
The band will host the KMEA Class 2A and 4A West Regional Quarterfinals on Oct. 24 in Christian County.
🎓 Education
Christian County High School introduced its academy-style education model to the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture on Oct.
1. The new approach helps students choose career pathways in fields such as agriculture + skilled trades, business, engineering, and health.
🏛️ Government
The West Kentucky Workforce Board in Hopkinsville seeks a new executive director after Sheila Clark’s 40-year tenure.
Applicants with a relevant bachelor’s and eight-plus years of experience must email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] until the role is filled.
Christian County is moving ahead with plans to find a new owner for the historic Weber Street building in downtown Hopkinsville after previously citing structural concerns.
Community Development Services has prepared a request for proposals, inviting interested developers to contact Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam for details.
🏈 Sports
The 8th District volleyball tournament will be held at Fort Campbell High School with semifinals set for Monday, Oct.
19 at 5:30 p.m., featuring top-seeded Christian County Lady Tigers against Fort Campbell Lady Falcons and Heritage Christian Academy Lady Warriors versus University Heights Academy Blazers. A championship match is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
The Christian County Lady Tigers routed Stewart County 8-0 Monday night and improved to a 10-7 record.
The team will finish the regular season tonight with a trip to Mayfield for a girls and boys doubleheader.
Heritage Christian Academy won its fourth straight high school volleyball match with a 3-1 victory over Fort Campbell on Saturday.
The school improved its record to 13-7 and will host Livingston Central on Oct. 13 with standout players Hadlee Hayes and Sophie Arvin posting 15 and 13 kills.
The District 8 Volleyball Tournament starts Oct.
19 at 5:30 p.m. at Fort Campbell High School—Christian County faces Fort Campbell in the opener ahead of the championship on Oct. 20 as fans pre-register for $10 cash tickets so winners advance to Region 2.
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