This is Boyce Tate. Today: Rain and 81.
The state senator representing Hopkins County is back from Washington D-C. Robby Mills says he had a very good day advocating for federal funding for the I-69 Bridge. He says his group was an impressive mix of Kentucky and Indiana federal and state officials plus business and industry representatives. The group made their case to Transportation Secretary Shawn Duffy. They also met with Senate Transportation Chair Jimmy Higdon, Congressman James Comer, and Senator Mitch McConnell.
A Madisonville street is repaved but in no time, it’s being dug up for various reasons. Mayor Kevin Cotton is hoping that’s going to change. (Clip in audio below) In the last year, the mayor says Atmos Energy has been doing a lot of work under city streets. (Clip in audio below)
In Muhlenberg County, Central City is the site of a Disaster Recovery Center for those who suffered a loss in the April storms. It’s at the Fire Training Center at 61 Career Way. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 7 and Sundays from 1 until 7. FEMA representatives are there to explain the assistance programs. FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians to apply for assistance as soon as possible. The deadline is June 25th.
Every year, the Transportation Cabinet holds a safety rodeo that judges the skills of the equipment operators. In District 2, Muhlenberg County did very well. The grader winner was Brandon Burden and the tractor mower winner was Charles Cowan. The Overall Winner was Glenn McElvain.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
The Kentucky REALTORS Relief Foundation is making a second round of cash available to those who lost their homes or had them damaged by the April storms. After the governor declared a state of emergency, the Realtors made 400-thousand available. The application window will close on the 30th.
The Director of Webster County Emergency Management believes residents will have the support they need from the government to get back on their feet following the floods. Jeremy Moore says direct help from FEMA may include grants for temporary housing, reimbursement for hotel costs, and funds for disaster caused expenses for serious needs. To apply for federal disaster assistance under the major disaster declaration, it’s suggested that you visit Disaster-Assistance dot G-O-V. Using the FEMA app is also suggested.
When the Hopkins County Board of Education meets this evening, retirement gifts will be presented. The meeting begins at 5:30 at the Career and Technology Center on Patriot Drive.
There will be no regular meeting of the Madisonville City Council this afternoon. It was cancelled last week. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 2nd at 4:30.
So what’s the latest on the growth of Madisonville? Everyone wants to see the city grow. That includes Hopkins County State Representative Wade Williams. He shared one idea he described as “thinking a little out of the box”. (Clip in audio below)
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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