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In today's newsletter:

  • How Hopkinsville Middle students will turn a new garden into meals
  • What Hopkinsville’s next data center and pool plans could mean for you
  • What’s next in the Calvin Drive murder case in Christian Circuit Court?

Also on today's calendar: Western Kentucky Tournament of Champions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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⛅ Weather forecast

  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots — high 93, low 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Windy — high 67, low 45.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine — high 63, low 41.

Since Tuesday in Hopkinsville

  • 10 events hit the calendar this week (four new since Tuesday) — see them

🧩 Hopkinsville Games

Fresh daily puzzles built from today's local news.

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📰 News we're reading

• Hopkinsville Middle teacher secures grant to help students grow produce for community

A Hopkinsville Middle School agriculture teacher has secured a $1,500 Kentucky FFA grant to build raised garden beds on campus, with students growing vegetables for a community produce box. The project aims to fight hunger locally while teaching kids hands-on gardening and food production skills that directly support Hopkinsville families. (christiancountynow.com)    

• Hopkinsville Mayor talks about data centers, the future of Bluegrass Splash

Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight is outlining how a planned DarkHorse Technologies data center and new substation could boost local power capacity while requiring careful zoning to protect nearby neighborhoods. He’s also weighing options for the Bluegrass Splash site, including a proposed $5 million indoor pool and $3 million splash pad, with taxpayer funding and recent community survey feedback guiding what ultimately gets built. (whopam.com)    

• Discussions for a possible resolution underway for Calvin Drive murder suspect

Christian Circuit Court attorneys are weighing a possible resolution or trial date for De’Quavion Bronaugh, charged with murder and related offenses in a June 22 Calvin Drive shooting. Hopkinsville police say the victim, Naveah Gill, and two other Hopkinsville teens allegedly entered Bronaugh’s apartment and took a firearm before shots were fired as they fled. A new court date is set for November 10. (whopam.com)    

🗳 Hopkinsville questions

We covered a proposed rule limiting where Hopkinsville can allow computer server buildings. Read the story

Should Hopkinsville limit new computer server buildings to areas set aside for heavy industry?

○  Yes, heavy industry areas only ○  No, consider other areas too

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⭐ Featured Event

Madisonville-North Hopkins at University Heights

Thursday October 15 · 7:15 pm
1300 Academy Dr, Hopkinsville

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🗓 Upcoming events in Hopkinsville

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💬 Chatter

  • 💼 Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Hopkinsville. Apply here.
  • 💼 Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Team Leader in Hopkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Grove

  • Four more spots secured in Road to Oak Grove Derby and Oaks – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com)
  • Christian County Unity Breakfast Moves to Oak Grove for 52nd Annual Event (wkdzradio.com)
  • Oak Grove Butterfly Festival wins two international awards (kentuckynewera.com)

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📰 News we're reading
local news
Hopkinsville KY • christiancountynow.com
Hopkinsville Middle teacher secures grant to help students grow produce for community
Wed, Oct 14, 02:30 PM
A Hopkinsville Middle School agriculture teacher has secured a $1,500 Kentucky FFA grant to build raised garden beds on campus, with students growing vegetables for a community produce box. The project aims to fight hunger locally while teaching kids hands-on gardening and food production skills that directly support Hopkinsville families.
full article
local news
Hopkinsville KY • whopam.com
Hopkinsville Mayor talks about data centers, the future of Bluegrass Splash
Wed, Oct 14, 03:12 PM
Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight is outlining how a planned DarkHorse Technologies data center and new substation could boost local power capacity while requiring careful zoning to protect nearby neighborhoods. He’s also weighing options for the Bluegrass Splash site, including a proposed $5 million indoor pool and $3 million splash pad, with taxpayer funding and recent community survey feedback guiding what ultimately gets built.
full article
local news
Hopkinsville KY • whopam.com
Discussions for a possible resolution underway for Calvin Drive murder suspect
Wed, Oct 14, 11:09 AM
Christian Circuit Court attorneys are weighing a possible resolution or trial date for De’Quavion Bronaugh, charged with murder and related offenses in a June 22 Calvin Drive shooting. Hopkinsville police say the victim, Naveah Gill, and two other Hopkinsville teens allegedly entered Bronaugh’s apartment and took a firearm before shots were fired as they fled. A new court date is set for November 10.
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📅 Hopkinsville Events
★ Featured
★Featured Event
OCT
15
Featured
Hopkinsville KY
Thursday October 15 — 7:15 pm
Madisonville-North Hopkins at University Heights
Madisonville-North Hopkins varsity volleyball at University Heights.
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Other local events
OCT
15
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Thursday October 15 — 6:00 pm
Wave of Light
Wave of Light
We will honor all babies gone to soon. Whether you are in attendance or not we will light a candle for your angel. We will go live so everyone can see it.
more details
OCT
16
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Friday October 16 — 7:00 pm
LIVE Series: Martha Redbone: Guardian Spirit -Words of bell hooks
Experience a powerful multidisciplinary musical exploration of Hopkinsville native bell hooks’ landmark work, Appalachia
OCT
16
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Saturday October 17 — 12:00 am
MAC Patriot Range Day 2026
MAC Patriotic Range Day 2026 Join the Military Affairs Committee for Patriotic Range Day 2026 on Saturday, October 1
OCT
17
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Saturday October 17 — 8:00 am
Western Kentucky Tournament of Champions
Marching band competition featuring 22 competing bands and more than 1,500 student performers, followed by a 12-band fin
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OCT
17
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Saturday October 17 — 8:00 am
Hoptown 5K
Drew is Running for You!
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OCT
17
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Saturday October 17 — 8:00 am
Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K
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OCT
17
Event
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Saturday October 17 — 4:00 pm
Tree Week Tour
An evening stroll featuring tree identification, symbolism on historic tombstones, and stories of people laid to rest in
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OCT
17
Event
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Saturday October 17 — 6:00 pm
Jeffers Bend - Torchlight Tales presentation and Bell Witch Costume Affair
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OCT
17
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Saturday October 17 — 7:00 pm
Standup Comedy at Hopkinsville Brewing Co! (Hopkinsville, KY)
Come see the best comedians from all over Kentucky live in Hopkinsville.
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OCT
17
Event
Hopkinsville KY
Saturday October 17 — 8:00 pm
Standup Comedy at Hopkinsville Brewing Co!
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