A Madisonville man is the loser in a two-county chase with the state police. On Monday afternoon, 45-year-old Brent McPhall was spotted by a state trooper on interstate 1-65 with no license plate on his motorcycle. McPhall was chased through Warren and Butler counties until he got stuck in the mud. The vin number indicated that the motorcycle was stolen in Indiana. McPhall faces 7 charges.
Madisonville is now involved in a national organization that promotes the places where people shop, dine, work, play, and gather. The acrostic I-C-S-C stands for Innovating Commerce Serving Communities. After visiting New York City and Austin-Texas, Deputy City Administrator Brad Long has a position with the national group.
In Muhlenberg County, the increase in flu patients has led Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital to impliment visitor restrictions. Only persons essential for the patient’s care and emotional well-being can visit a patient. Children are discouraged from visiting.
The organization that is dedicated to the preservation and protection of all meaningful vestiges of Kentucky’s African American heritage meets on Friday, at 1 via (VIE-ah) Zoom. To learn the contact info, visit the website of the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission.
There will be a free clinic in Hopkins County for residents impacted by the December tornado five years ago. Kentucky Legal Aid says they will offer free legal advice. Participants must meet Kentucky Legal Aid acceptance guidelines. The clinic will be at the Public Library on the 24th from 10 to 3.
In Webster County, the contract of the school board superintendent expires at the end of June. At this week’s meeting, many residents and teachers packed the meeting to show their support for Aaron Harrell. It’s expected that the board will make their decision most any time.
A major phase of the rebuilding of Dawson Springs is about to begin. It’s the groundbreaking for the City Park and City Pool. Mayor Jenny Sewell says the funds for the project have finally been approved. The groundbreaking will take place tomorrow at 1 at the City Park site on East Arcadia Avenue.
The day may soon come when 18 to 20 year olds can carry deadly weapons. Savannah Maddox is one of the sponsors of such a measure in Frankfort.
The governor is pointing out that the federal Victims of Crime Act will make almost 5 million dollars available to organizations aiding crime victims. Funding applications are targeted at agencies providing direct services to victims and their families. Applications must be submitted online by 5 PM tomorrow (Friday, February 13th) through the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet’s electronic grants management system.
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