This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 82.
The Madisonville police are holding a woman on mail theft charges. After receiving a description of the thief on Saturday afternoon, the police arrested 42-year-old Chastie Gatten. The police say she walked into a residence on Chickasaw Drive, took an Amazon package, and drove away in a black golf cart. Gatten admitted to the police what she did. They say she may be related to some other burglaries in the area. The police found Gatten to be in possession of marijuana.
This is the graduation season, but it’s not just for students. Mayor Kevin Cotton says says this year’s class of Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors have to be included. (Clip in audio below)
The Transportation Cabinet says the recent public meeting in Muhlenberg County about improving Exit -58 was productive. If you were not able to attend, you can still share your thoughts. Just use this internet address: Improving-Exit-58 dot com.
This is Salvation Army Week. The leadership in Madisonville is thankful for the support of their employees, volunteers and donors. The Salvation Army’s ministry includes a number of programs, including food distribution, shelter, emergency relief, and rehabilitation services at thousands of centers around the country. In Madisonville, the address is 805 McCoy Avenue.
The Hopkins County Fiscal Court is seeking proposals to expand broadband access. The court understands that this will enhance economic development, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life. The provider will be responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and implementing broadband infrastructure. Interested providers WILL BE submiting a proposal.
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of Nathan Baldwin. Baldwin had several arrest warrants for absconding supervision, failing to report to Probation & Parole, and theft of a motor vehicle.
The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of a reckless driver that allegedly was going at a high rate of speed when she swerved towards a deputy. Marsha Ball is lodged at the detention center. The incident occurred last week on Watkins Sebree Road. Ball is also charged with wanton endangerment.
A new Commonwealth Fund report says between 8 and 12-thousand Kentuckians could lose their jobs as a result of the state implementing Medicaid work requirements that would cause more people to lose health coverage. George Washington University professor Leighton Ku says around half of the job losses would occur in health care. The other half would occur in industries connected to hospitals and doctor’s offices. (Clip in audio below)
Congressman Brett Guthrie of Bowling Green says Washington cannot afford to undermine the program further by subsidizing capable adults who choose not to work.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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