There will be a series of free clinics in Hopkins County for residents impacted by the long-term effects of the December 2021 tornado. Kentucky Legal Aid says they will focus will on job loss, displacement, emergency borrowing, and fraud. Included will be legal advice. Assistance will also be available with living wills, powers of attorney, last will and testaments, and replacement of court orders. Participants must meet Kentucky Legal Aid acceptance guidelines and have lived in one of the tornado-impacted counties during the storm. The clinic will be at the public library today from from 10 to 3.
Much is being said about the two huge grants to Hopkins County for water-related infrastructure projects. Congressman James Comer visited Madisonville recently to speak about them. County Judge Executive Jack Whitfield says Mr. Comer’s help was instrumental in the West Side Sewer Lift Station and a South Hopkins Water District project.
The Madisonville Miners have new leadership. The coach is Stephen McNett. He was the head coach at Central Christian College of Kansas. The hitting coach is Lincoln Hackim. Hackim has a proven track record as a hitter, catcher, and strength development. The pitching coach is Riley McElfresh. Like McNett and Hackim, McElfresh also has a years of experience in summer ball. Game One for the Miners is May 30th at Elmer Kelley Stadium against Paducah.
The state senator representing Hopkins County says his legislation will give local governments tools to help encourage housing development. Robby Mills says SB-9 is his first priority bill out of the Housing Task Force. He says he will be working diligently on the Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan. It’s a self-funded plan that offers health insurance and flexible spending accounts to almost 300-thousand members.
In Frankfort, the governor is announcing his plan for new housing. Andy Beshear says his state budget includes a game-changing 150 million dollar investment in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Combined with private funding, it would create one billion dollars in new housing. He says he is attempting to preserve the American dream of owning a home.
To protect patients, visitors and the staff from respiratory viruses, restrictions are in force at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. The number of visitors is being minimized. They should only include persons essential for the patient’s care and emotional well-being. Children are discouraged from visiting.
The news about gas and electricity prices is not good. Kentucky Utilities will raise their rates on average by 9 dollars a month right away. State regulators approved the request for homeowners and renters.
The legislature may pass a measure that attempts to be more fair to teachers when it comes to pay raises. Senator Rocky (Roque) Adams represents Jefferson County.
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