Good morning, Hopkinsville.

Western State Hospital invites local donors to contribute holiday gifts like hygiene supplies and warm clothing for patients at its Nursing Facility; those interested can also sponsor a unit holiday party (serving 15 patients for $150) by contacting Doug Hargrove at 270-889-2823.

Christian County High School hosted its homecoming parade and pep rally Sunday in downtown Hopkinsville, starting and ending at the Christian County Justice Center.

Grand Marshal Rylee Owens led the parade as students+families+community members joined in the celebration.

Virginia Street Baptist Church celebrated 175 years in Hopkinsville on Sunday, honoring generations with enduring faith and family ties.

More than 225 members attended the event, and a fellowship meal — a local tradition — yielded $32,600 in donations.

Today, locals joined a cemetery tour led by Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and Christian County Master Gardeners to view tombstones and trees, then families gathered at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center for Torchlight Tales where William T.

Turner and Wayne Goolsby recounted the Bell Witch legend (with costumes and treats).

Local artist twins created a memorial mural of Charles Steven “Bird Dog” Paige at Hopkinsville Brewing Company after a week of dedicated work.

The brewery will donate $1 per pint sold & support Christian County Humane Society in memory of the beloved local figure known for riding his lawn mower.

Governor Beshear said construction is underway on all 953 affordable rental units for Kentucky's largest housing initiative; five of 11 developments already accept eligible renters & the $220 million plan responding to the December 2021 tornado outbreak is set to begin leasing by spring.

Saturday morning, community members, families, and caregivers participated in the 2026 Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Hopkinsville, starting at the Christian County Justice Center and following the Hopkinsville Greenway Trail.

The event raised funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s research, education, and support services, with fundraising continuing through December.

The Lady Tigers of Caldwell County, chasing a fourth district title with a 16-14 record, watch Monday’s semifinal at 5:30 p.m. at Hopkins County Central between Madisonville and the home team; the winner meets Caldwell County Tuesday for the championship.

Runners competed in the annual Hoptown Half Marathon + 5K organized by Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation on Saturday morning, starting at the Christian County Justice Center.

The course, adjusted near Lafayette Road, took competitors through downtown and neighborhoods as they earned medals, shirts and pancakes from the Kiwanis Club.

Top-seeded Christian County (21-13) will face the host Lady Falcons at 5:30 p.m. today at Fort Campbell in the first semifinal of the district volleyball tournament, while Heritage Christian Academy and University Heights Academy compete later with winners set to meet Tuesday for the championship.

The Todd County Central Rebels played against Glasgow Scotties (quarterfinal match in the 4th Region tournament) Sunday evening at Franklin-Simpson.

YSE covered the game with photos from the match.

The Lady Lyons ended their season with wins over Carlisle and Calloway on Saturday — building momentum for today’s Fifth District Tournament contest at Livingston Central High School.