This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 87.
The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a reckless driver. When Jose Arita was stopped at Hodge and Park, he had to be helped out of his Ford Fusion. He said he did not have his driver’s license and that he had had 7 drinks. He was unable to complete the sobriety test due to the language barrier. Arita’s vehicle was towed away and he was transported to the detention center.
The intoxicated person in Madisonville who was shouting threatening statements to bystanders is facing three charges, including terroristic threatening. Trevin Brinkley was arrested during the midnight hour on Sunday on Pride Avenue. The police officer reported that Brinkley was shouting threatening statements at various people.
Officials are considering the Expungement & Employability Clinic held in Madisonville a success. It was held on Tuesday, June 24th, at First United Methodist Church. 122 individuals from 13 counties were served. The collaborative group of workforce, legal, and community partners known as Team Hire Ground says the event did more than clear records. They said those who attended took steps to rebuild their lives.
A number of new laws are going into effect in our state. Reporter Keith West says one new law affects taxpayers. (Clip in audio below)
There’s a new fireworks ordinance in Greenville. You can shoot off fireworks in the city limits from 6 PM until 10 PM on the 3rd to the 5th. The G-P-D says those shooting off fireworks at other times will be visited.
This is the time of year when new state laws kick in. Senator Robby Mills says Senate Bill 181 requires school boards to track online communications between both students and staff members. He says it’s intended to make sure that parents know about the communications between adults and their child at school, whether it is at sports, extracurricular activities or even in the classroom. House Bill 208 requires school boards to create disciplinary policies that ban cell phone usage inside the classroom. The new law is intended to remove the phone so as to prevent it from distracting the student.
Are you interested in eviction prevention assistance? The Salvation Army of Hopkinsville is offering it to the residents of Hopkins, Muhlenberg, seven other nearby counties. It’s intended for those at risk of losing their homes due to financial hardship. If you’re interested, contact the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville.
Madisonville is gearing up for 4th Fest. Mayor Kevin Cotton says it’s Friday through Sunday, July4th to the 6th. (Clip in audio below)
There’s a new state law regarding over the counter medications at public schools. Medications, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen (uh-SEE-tuh-men-o-pin), antacids, or cough drops may not be administered to students unless the school has a written order from a licensed medical provider, and a signed consent form from a parent or guardian. The school district is encouraging parents and guardians to discuss this new requirement with their child’s healthcare provider.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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