This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 86.
The Hopkins County Health Department is warning of a parasitic infection that’s spreading. The Giardia (gee-AR-dee-uh ) outbreak is caused by an intestinal parasite found in lakes, pools, streams, and from unwashed hands touching foods or other surfaces after using the bathroom. One of the main symptoms of Giardia is diarrhea. The health department says you can prevent Giardia by washing your hands, avoiding drinking water from lakes, streams or rivers, and safe food preparation.
The Hopkins County Health Department says the number of raccoon bites is on the rise. They want to remind everyone that a raccoon is a wild animal. Those bitten require four vaccinations that are expensive and uncomfortable.
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is announcing a new doctor. Dr. Timi Akins specializes in nephrology and kidney-related needs. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and completed an internal medicine residency and a clinical nephrology fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital.
Since the plans for the Town Center have been drawn up, the city anticipated a traffic issue until some new roads could service the area. City Administrator Rob Saint says that’s a priority right now. (Clip in audio below)
The M-P-D has three new officers from the new police academy. Being welcomed are Caydon Bean, Michael Dunn, and Ethan Levill.
Authorities say a Madisonville man under the influence is facing six charges. Last week, 42-year-old Ronald Kennedy sped away from officers using their lights and sirens near the intersection of Hickory Hollow Drive and Grapevine Road. It’s believed Kennedy drove into the woods off of John Hall Road and abandoned the A-T-V. Later, he was located by a k-9 hiding in the woods. Kennedy faces 6 charges, including reckless driving and fleeing from the police.
he Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the Kentucky Public Service Commission are jointly going to launch a Damage Prevention Scholarship. The Call Before You Dig program is intended to protect underground utility facilities. The 8-1-1 training will be offered at selected community colleges.
In Frankfort, hundreds of new laws are on the books. Senate President Robert Stivers believes in recent years, the General Assembly has made Kentucky competitive for businesses, and new residents. State Senator Max Wise says Kentucky’s brightest days are ahead. (Clip in audio below) Hopkins County Senator Robby Mills believes two measures passed by the House will help speed up the construction of housing units.
Yesterday was not your normal day when it comes to sunlight. Scientists say yesterday morning at 6:15, 99 percent of the earth was receiving direct sunlight.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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