Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Hopkinsville.
Heather's Homemade Ice Cream, a family-owned shop on Fort Campbell Boulevard, was revived to honor daughter Heather's memory.
The ice cream, made with a slow churning process, offers seasonal flavors and customer favorites and has served Hopkinsville since 2019.
Hopkinsville's Torchlight Tales event takes place 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.
17 at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center, where local storytellers share the Bell Witch legend around a campfire with costume contests, treats, and interactive historical characters. Also, Tour of Trees and Tombstones starts at 4 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery.
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority will interrupt water service as roadwork widens West Seventh Street.
A boil water advisory affects customers on Rose Drive, Hill Street, Tropicana Court, Peace Court, Wildwood Drive, Westside Court, and 500 and 502 Disposal Plant Road until repairs are complete and water tests confirm safety.
The Hopkinsville Fire Department promoted five firefighters, including two brothers advanced to lieutenant as Nicholas Marlowe became battalion chief and Jeff Nunley and Cliff Hoy were named captain.
The promotions come amid a broader effort to upgrade leadership & expand services following recent staffing and facility increases.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Myron Dossett warned farmers that dyed diesel fuel may raise potential federal tax, warranty, and residue issues in on-road diesel vehicles after Governor Beshear issued a waiver Wednesday (including semi-trucks and farm trucks).
The Blazers celebrated senior night with a four to one win over Russellville at Givens Field on Thursday night.
Cal Givens scored two goals and Hayden Fitzsimmons netted a penalty as the team now prepares for the 8th District championship on Wednesday.
The Christian County Lady Tigers beat Foley in three sets on Wednesday afternoon in Orange Beach, Ala, finishing their Fall Break trip and moving to a 19-11 record; they will host Lyon County on Tuesday night.
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