Good morning, Hopkinsville.

The Hopkinsville Human Rights Commission held the 52nd Unity Breakfast Thursday at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel, featuring Murray State President Dr. Ron Patterson.

Awards were given to Tom Bell and 100 Women Who Care, and a Unity Proclamation was read by Mayor J.R. Knight.

The Hopkinsville Human Rights Commission hosted its 52nd annual Unity Breakfast Thursday at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel to present the signature Hal & Bettye Thurmond Award to Amanda Huff-McClure and April McClure of The Corner Coffeehouse.

Other awards honored local leaders for volunteer work and community enrichment.

The Southwestern Kentucky Military Affairs Committee and Fortera Credit Union will host their annual chili cookoff and cornbread challenge, inviting families to sample different chili styles while supporting military families.

Entry costs $5 for the public, with free admission for active-duty+veterans.

The James E. Bruce Convention Center has entered a management agreement with VenuWorks — a 100% employee-owned venue management company — to bring national expertise while keeping local staff intact.

The change will take effect Jan. 2 with transition plans underway.

Hopkinsville and Christian County residents can purchase Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows (lifetime license for $27.97, regular price $219.99) as a one-time purchase through Nov.

1; the offer provides key apps for one PC without recurring fees.

District 5 candidates held a forum for the school board discussing teacher pay, student support, and public input.

They stressed the need for improved budgeting and programs (with measurable results) to retain educators and serve students.

Hopkinsville’s paramedic program has been named the 2026 recipient of the ICMA Community Health & Safety Award for communities between 10,000 and 49,999 people and will be honored at the ICMA Annual Conference; the program blends online coursework with hands-on training to boost EMS staffing statewide.

The Pink Ribbon Network, which has supported breast cancer patients in western Kentucky for over 20 years, will participate in WKDZ/WHVO Pink Out (3 to 5 p.m. Friday) at the station studios and holds monthly meetings (first Thursday at Studio III) in Hopkinsville to offer financial help and support.

University Heights Academy won a regional soccer semifinal on Oct.

22 when the game went to penalty kicks, finishing 1-0 over Madsonville-North Hopkins.

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons beat Christian County 1-0 on Wednesday night to win the 2nd Region boys’ soccer championship.

Head coach Rylan Gentil told YSE about the team's win and their plans going forward.

On Tuesday, Caldwell County won its fourth-straight 7th District volleyball championship at Hopkins County Central High School in Mortons Gap, defeating Madisonville-North Hopkins 25-23, 25-13, 25-22.

Lay Shearer ended the match with a championship-point kill.