This is Boyce Tate. Today is October 21st, it’s sunny and 76.
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The senator representing Hopkins County in Frankfort is being honored for his efforts at supporting law enforcement. The Kentucky Association Chiefs of Police say they appreciate the work of Robby Mills.
The Madisonville driver of a Dodge Ram pickup is in trouble for driving with an outdated license plate and with no vehicle insurance. The traffic stop involving Lee Reasor occurred on Thursday morning on Grapevine Road. Reasor was transported to jail and his pickup was towed away.
A house fire in the middle of the night is what no one desires. The Madisonville Fire Department raced to a residence on Shoal Creek Road last week. The homeowner reported that there was a slight odor of smoke, but that no smoke was showing. The fire crew investigated by walking through the residence. They found no heat or signs of fire and concluded that when the heat kicked on, it caused odor.
One of the fastest growing departments at Madisonville Community College is agriculture. Instructor April Duncan says students are gaining entry-level skills by exploring hydroponics, sustainability, current tech, and business management.
The Webster County School District is a big winner with the T-Mobile Friday Night 5-G Lights competition. The school has been awarded 5-thousand dollars based on alignment with T-Mobile’s small-town strategy of creating digital connections & championing equitable network opportunities. Webster is one of the 6 finalists based on their need and opportunity for impact.
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When the Hopkins County Board of Education meets this evening, they will hear about the Accountability and Assessment Results from the Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Andy Belcher. The meeting begins at 5:30 at the Central Administrative Office on South Seminary.
There will be no meeting of the Madisonville city council this afternoon. It will be made up a week from today, the 28th at 4:30..
The Hopkins County Fiscal Court is accepting applications for opioid funds. The announcement was made in fiscal court by county attorney Lee Riddle. He said there is no maximum amount that can be applied for.
It’s time to flush the hydrants in Central City. The Central City Water Plant will be flushing them through Thursday, the 24th between the evening hours of 5 and 10. Some roadways may be wet or have water running across them for short periods of time.
Graham residents are involved in a clean-up project. Last year, the unincorporated community applied for a Spruce Up the ‘Berg grant to help their neighbors get started on some specific projects to help beautify their neighborhoods. Now, the they’re about to begin the task. Residents are asked to get details on the Facebook page of the fire department.
The National Weather Service will be holding a weather spotting training class for Webster County. It will be a virtual class this evening. On Thursday the 24th, there will be an in-person class. Details are on the Facebook page of Webster County Emergency Management.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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