This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 87.
This evening’s , Madisonville Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow is expected to draw a good number of cars. Here’s an M-P-D officer describing the traffic flow into Mahr Park Arboredum. (Clip in audio below) The free event runs from 4 until 10.
A Madisonville resident is being charged with harboring a vicious animal. The police report states that the investigating officer had to fire his weapon and use pepper spray while on the Anne Drive property of Chris Adams to get safely away from his pit bulls. Records indicate that Adams had been warned earlier about his four dogs. The police were alerted to the dogs by a neighbor who feared the animals would harm his three-year-old child.
The state is about to inspect and test the southbound U-S 41 bridge in Henderson. It’s been found that a grade of high-strength, quenched and treated steel, known for being highly amenable (uh-MEAN-uh-bull) to welding and machining, is no longer used in bridge construction, but was used in 1965 when the bridge was constructed. Engineers are working with the contractor to develop a work schedule and traffic control plan that will cause the least impact to motorists.
There’s a new program in the Hopkins County Schools. It’s intended to recognize staff members who go out of their way to create opportunity, inspire greatness, and remove barriers affecting students and staff. Superintendent Dr. Damon Fleming says anyone can participate. Submissions can be made online.
Last year, Madisonville Illuminated was a smash hit. Madisonville Events Coordinator Luci Bess says this year, they’re going for a bigger and better presentation. (Clip in audio below) It’s from 4 until 10 this evening at Mahr Park Arboredum on Nebo Road.
There is such a thing as an illegal lawn tractor. The Madisonville police arrested Marshall Gipson on Hanson Street because his lawn tractor had no cutting deck. It was also found that Gipson’s driver’s license was suspended. He was also found to be in possession of a possible controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
The newest member of the Dawson Springs Board of Education is well known in the community. Kent Dillingham has been on the board several times. This time he will complete the term begun by Chairperson Vicki Allen. After 23 years of service, Allen retired last month. Dillingham will serve until the term ends at the end of next year.
The attendance this fall at Madisonville Community College is up just over 7 percent. Overall, attendance at the 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is up almost 6 and a half percent. The K-C-TC-S plays a critical role in addressing the workforce shortage because it offers more than 100 programs aligned with state workforce needs in healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and other high-demand fields.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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