This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Cloudy and 46
In Madisonville, the driver of a weaving car with no driver’s side mirror is facing six charges, that include two drug crimes. The strong odor of marijuana was noticed by the police when Joseph Drennan opened his door during the traffic stop. Drennan also appeared as though he was high on drugs. He said he had smoked marijuana four hours earlier. After a blood draw at the hospital, Drennan was transported to the county jail.
The new sheriff’s office is expected to make the department more efficient. It’s location is just off Grapevine Road next to the West Kentucky Archery Complex. Here’s County Judge Executive Jack Whitfield.
Whitfield says the building was constructed to handle growth.
The state senator rerpresenting Hopkins, and three other counties is impressed with the good work of Habitate for Humanity. Robby Mills spoke at one of their housing events and had a chance to speak briefly with Habitate director’s from Henderson and Hopkins counties.
In Greenville, Army helicopter flight operations will begin on Sunday and run for 10 days. This involves the 101st Airborne Division at the Wendel H. Ford Regional Training Center. Residents will experience higher noise levels. The operations are part of routine military exercises.
An effort is underway to shorten the time it takes to visit a regional driver licensing office. Governor Beshear says the wait times have dropped from 49 minutes to 25.
In Hopkins County, the Genealogical Society invites you to a program detailing the history of the Union Stature at the Historic Courthouse. It will be led by the President of the Hopkins County African American Coalition. The program with Bill McReynolds will begin tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 o’clock at the fiscal courtroom at 56 North Main Street.
A measure in Frankfort would help ease the child care crisis. House Bill 190 would change the definition that determines how many kids are allowed in each daycare center. Representative DJ Johnson of Owensboro says without reducing safety, this could help centers financially stay afloat.
Throughout the state, local governments are receiving funds to address rail line expansion. The governor says these investments focus on vital railway safety, while continuing to boost Kentucky’s booming economy. State officials are saying reliable rail infrastructure keeps people moving and commerce flowing.
In Frankfort, House Democrats are out with their agenda for the legislative session. They call it a common vision for the Commonwealth. It includes making sure no Kentuckian goes hungry and promotes affordable and accessible health care. Here is House Floor leader Pamela Stevenson of Louisville.
This is Blood Donor Awareness Month. Hopkins County Judge Executive Jack Whitfield says donating blood is one of the best ways we can love our neighbors. It’s also the easiest way to save a life. Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville says all of the donated blood stays here. This includes babies in neonatal intensive care.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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