This is Boyce Tate. Today is October 1st and it’s mostly Sunny and 81
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The state senator representing Hopkins County is wondering what ever happened to our country’s immigration laws. Robby Mills says America presently has no immigration policy or border security. He also wants to know when the immigration laws that have been on the books for over 200 years were relaxed.
The Madisonville police have details about a stabbing incident last week. When they arrived at the residence in the 600 block of South Scott, they encountered a man who had been stabbed in the hand. Several witnesses confirmed that the it was done by 42-year-old Steven Campbell of Madisonville. The knife was recovered and the injured man was transported to the hospital. Campbell is charged with assault. He also was charged with alcohol intoxication.
The driver who sent four persons to the hospital back in July is just now under arrest. Webster County investigators have concluded that Craig Ayers caused the head-on collision on U-S 41 near Dixon. It’s been determined that Ayers was driving on the wrong side of the road while under the influence. Ayers is now at the detention center charged with three counts of assault.
In our country, there are many veterans who are not claiming the benefits they earned as members of the armed forces. Stationed in Webster County, Shawn Vanlou encourages veterans and their families to contact him about these services. Among other things, Vanlou says this involves pension programs and details about medical services. To contact the U-S Veterans Services Organizations, you might begin by contacting the American Legion.
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A new road funding project will include funding to make the traffic flow more smoothly at the new Hanson Elementary School. That’s the word from State Representative Wade Williams. He says this was one of the benefits of a 2-million dollar funding program.
Attention drivers. If you see potholes, damaged guardrails or signs, broken signals or lights, or other road hazards, please contact the Transportation Cabinet.
A Madisonville realtor believes one of the obstacles to home construction is available lots. Ginger Driver of Haven Realty says the south county is attracting home buyers from Hopkinsville to Fort Campbell because of the cost of housing.
An unincorporated community on the Webster and Henderson county line is mourning the loss of a first responder. Poole Volunteer firefighters say Assistant Chief Jon Riden died on Friday after many years with the department. Those with the department say Riden did a lot for the community. The funeral service will be tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 at Townsend.
The paintings of two Hopkins County elementary teachers will be on display at the Anne P. Baker Gallery at the Glema. Clothed in Beauty: The Art of Melanie Hofmann and Dawn Moore can be seen through November 16th. The gallery is open weekdays from 10 to 4 with extended hours on Glema Center event days.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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