Catch up on the top, trending local news stories from around Hopkinsville-Christian County this week.

Take our community poll to see what other people are saying about decorating for Halloween and get some family friendly craft ideas.

This fun fall tradition will liven up hay bales in Hopkinsville and Christian County as people compete with original creations.

The Christian County Literacy Council is opening submissions for this year’s bell hooks Memorial Writing contest.

The local League of Women Voters is planning their candidate forums for early October that will be open to the public.

Here are some events and things to do this weekend in Hopkinsville and Christian County.

Looking ahead to the holiday season, the Hopkinsville Salvation Army is taking Angel Tree applications through the end of October.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sanctuary, Inc. is inviting communities throughout the Pennyrile region to come together to raise awareness, support survivors, and take a stand against domestic violence.