Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Aaron McNeil House announced Tuesday that Tamara Watts-Hunter will replace retiring executive director Kurt Anderson, with her official role beginning Oct.

26 (she has served as administrative assistant for about nine years) to strengthen community services.

The Hopkinsville-Christian County Human Rights Commission will hold its 52nd annual Unity Breakfast at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel on Thursday, Oct.

22 at 7:30 a.m. — featuring Murray State University President Dr. Ron Patterson as keynote speaker — after moving the event from last year’s Bruce Convention Center.

Jeffers Bend Environmental Center will host Torchlight Tales for an interactive ghost story of the Bell Witch on Oct.

17 at 6 p.m. at 1170 Metcalfe Lane (tickets cost $5 per vehicle) and will offer a spooky Riverside Cemetery tour from 4 to 6 p.m.

A teacher at Hopkinsville Middle School secured a $1,500 grant from the Kentucky FFA Foundation to build a raised bed garden — one that will grow vegetables for a community food box.

The project will offer fresh produce each week to help local families combat hunger.

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, and volunteers (including a new Elkton Fire Department station), the event taught practical tips to help keep students safe.

On Oct. 13, the Christian County Fiscal Court discussed Ruff Park upgrades including a new pickleball court and LED lights and approved grant funding for improvements while rejecting Atmos Energy's request to cut a road for a 15-mile pipeline project.

On Oct. 14, Christian County beat Fort Campbell 7-0 to move on to the 8th District soccer championship (a win that excites local fans).

Watch the YSE Highlight Reel for play details.

Defender Anthony Evangelista scored two goals to lead Christian County to a 7-0 district semifinal win over Fort Campbell on Monday—six players scored in the match.

Heritage Christian Academy Lady Warrior Volleyball beat Livingston Central 25-11, 25-14, and 25-17 on Senior Night and finished 14-7 while honoring seniors Bralee Fowler and Makenzie McCarty; the team will face Henderson Co. later today.

The 2026 Girls’ All-7th District Soccer Team was announced after Tuesday’s championship game in Mortons Gap.

The roster includes players from champion Madisonville-North Hopkins, runner-up Caldwell County, and Hopkins County Central.