This is Boyce Tate. Today: Gradually becomming Sunny with a chance of showers and a high of 70.
In light of the recent storms that produced so much flooding, people are asking about FEMA. Hopkins County Emergency Management Director Nick Bailey addressed the fiscal court. He says FEMA is not in town. He also said… (Clip in audio below)
In Webster County, school bus routes are being adjusted due to the flooding. The district says the buses only travel on open and clear roads. Children who cannot get to school due to flooding will be recorded as excused. Please call the school to notify the attendance secretary of your situation.
An American trade association for those who work in the real estate industry is making an additional 100-thousand dollars in flood relief funding. Kentucky REALTORS say this is in addition to earlier relief funding. This application window will close on May 30th. Eligible residents are encouraged to submit their applications to this address: K-Y-R-relief dot COM.
A Madisonville man is jailed on domestic violence charges. Brandon Porter is also charged with possessing a schedule-4 controlled substance known as clonazepam (klo-NAZ-uh-pan). The police report describes the evidence of the violence that occurred at Porter’s residence on West Jagoe Street.
When a tree falls on a residence, one of the things repair crews will check is the weather head. This occurred at a residence on Hopewell Street in Madisonville a few days ago. The fire department and Madisonville Utilities determined that the weather head was not damaged, but they estimated property damage to be 55-hundred dollars.
Madisonville’s new Energy Center is supposed to go into service in the summer of 2027. It will be located near the Wastewater Treatment plant on A-C Slaton Road. The state-of-the-art plant will will utilize natural gas to generate electricity and support the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency’s commitment to integrate renewable energy sources. The construction phase is expected to create approximately 100 local jobs, with up to 15 permanent positions available upon completion.
Residents with flood damage can apply for assistance. At this week’s fiscal court meeting, Judge Executive Jack Whifield spoke of a helpful website. (Clip in audio below) The website is Crisis cleanup dot ORG.
If you need help cleaning up damage from this month’s severe weather, there’s a number you need to dial. You will be connected to volunteers with local relief organizations, community groups, and faith communities. All of the services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. The Severe Weather Cleanup Hotline is 270-887-4657.
In Hopkins County, the school district says the application and approval process for new school volunteers may take up to 30 days for state and district staff to complete. Therefore, the deadline for submitting an application will be Friday, the 18th. If you want to volunteer for end-of-the-year activities or trips, it’s time to submit your application. For more information, on the district website, visit the Volunteers webpage.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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