This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 87.
The National Weather Service says the weather should be dry and warmer with temperatures down slightly by Friday, but still above normal.
The mayor of Madisonville is this year’s Kentucky League of Cities Elected City Official of the Year. Many are thrilled for Kevin Cotton. The Kentucky League of Cities is an association of more than 380 Kentucky cities.
In Hopkins County, free vision screenings are being done by the Madisonville Lions Club. Five schools have been visited. The families are not charged for this service. They say early detection is the key to discovering vision problems. Parents are encouraged to check their student’s ParentSquare forms so they can be signed up for their school’s vision screening. The Lions Club says Saturday, November 22nd is the day of the community eye screening event for children ages 3 to17.
The state is receiving federal funds for the E-V Infrastructure Deployment Plan. The National Electric Vehicle program provides states with funding that covers up to 80 percent of the cost to build, own and operate E-V fast-charging stations. Kentucky has awarded 46 stations statewide. All of the awarded stations are expected to open next year.
The annual air show at the Madisonville airport promises to be something special again this year. Performances begin at 5 and the night show begins at 7, followed by fireworks at 8. The lineup features world-class aerial performers, skydivers, jet-powered ground acts, and a Kid Zone. Admission is free. The website has all of the details. Go to: wings-over-western-kentucky dot com.
The Madisonville man who broke into a home is being charged with burglary and robbery. The resident says 36-year-old Landon Foster broke into the residence in the 600 block of West Noel and grabbed her gun out of her hands. Channel 14 is reporting that she fired the gun and that the bullet hit a nearby home. Foster told the police that he believed someone in the home was in distress because he heard a voice yelling for help.
A new program in the Hopkins County schools introduces students to careers in law enforcement, legal services, corrections, fire-EMS, and security. The Foundations of Justice and Public Safety course will be offered at both Hopkins Central and Madisonville North. Students will explore roles of investigators and the process. Students will participate in projects that will simulate an investigation from receiving the initial call to making an arrest, and holding a mock trial.. Additional classes include Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigations and Forensics, and Constitutional and Criminal Law.
A new facility is Owensboro is expected to impact Madisonville. The Kentucky Sound Stage is a state-of-the-art film and television studio. It’s designed to serve as a hub for Hollywood studios, independent filmmakers, and musicians. One of its founders is Kristi Kilday. She says it’s likely to create a number of jobs. (Clip in audio below) From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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