This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 79
A phone tip to the M-P-D is what led the arrest of a burglary suspect. Aaron Wardrip was located on the West Center Street property of the Dr. Pepper Bottling factory. He had used tools to get through the fence and remove soda that was in his possession. Wardrip faces four charges, including trespassing.
Here’s the latest from Madisonville Community College. M-C-C has been recognized as the Commonwealth’s top-performing institution in adult education. During National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, enrollment in programs like G-E-D instruction, English language learning, and workforce preparation rose by 19% statewide. That figure is described as a powerful sign of progress and opportunity.
Lurking in the background of many Earlington conversations is upkeep of the dam. It has structural and maintenance issues that could lead to a flood risk. Mayor Albert Jackson knows that fixing the dam will also save the lake. He also says… (Clip in audio below)
Webster County now has a backup plan for students who miss the morning bus. They contact the school and a second bus will have them on campus by 11. Superintendent Aaron Harrell says it’s a great way for students to take accountability for missing the bus.
The police are teaming up with Champions for a Drug Free Muhlenberg County for Prescripion Take Back Day. They say it this would be a good time to dispose of any unneeded or expired prescription medications. It will be on Saturday, October 4th from 9 until 1 in Greenville at First Southern National Bank at 4-01 North Main.
There’s a major traffic issue this morning. In order to work on all four lanes of Center Street at the railroad bridge near Wendy’s, Center Street at that location will be closed this (Wednesday) morning from 6 until 11. Detours can be made on North Main Street, Island Ford Road, and I-69.
In Dawson Springs, a volunteer boys basketball coach is accused of threatening students. The warrant for 29-year-old Judd Tyson states that he told students he should curb stomp them, and he didn’t care if it broke their necks. Tyson faces two counts of terroristic threatening. In the meantime, he’s suspended as his case is investigated.
The agriculture program at Hopkins Central will soon offer students cattle farming experience thanks to a new level of community participation. It’s reported that the concept began when they were considering how to produce additional school cafeteria food. This led the Board of Education approve a plan for a small herd of cattle. Several cattle producers have agreed to donate a feeder cow to be raised on nearby property owned by Darwin Rideout. It’s hoped the program will eventually evolve into a sustainable small cow-calf operation. It’s hoped the cows can be picked up by October 1st.
Every five years, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet goes into planning mode. Residents are asked to take the Rural Consultation Survey by October 1st. You can access it by visting the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Facebook page and using the Q-R code.
A long awaited event in Madisonville is almost here. The ribbon cutting of the new Hopkins County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Building is set for Friday, September 26th at 11:30. It’s located at the entrance of Mahr Park on Nebo Road.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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