As the city of Madisonville strives for growth, a nearby city is thought to be part of the answer. Mayor Kevin Cotton says Fort Campbell is not only a significant military base, but also part of the equation when it comes to Madisonville’s future.
A Madsonville man is facing an arson charge for setting fire to some cardboard boxes and placing them next to a large propane tank on Givens Street that was next to a building that had people inside. This incident occurred Monday evening at 6. The police were notified of Billy Carter’s actions by witnesses. The fire department arrived in time to extinguish the fire. No one was harmed. Carter also is being charged with wanton endangerment.
A Hopkinsville woman is facing criminal charges for desecrating a grave in Crofton. The state police say 46-year-old Jessica Hamby is charged with Abuse of a Corpse and Violating Graves. The incident occurred on South Madisonville Street.
The city of Hanson is advertisting for a city superintendent. The city superintendent will oversee day to day operations, supervise city maintenance and the public works staff, and the list goes on. Resumes will be accepted through March 19th.
Twice a year, the city of Madisonville has a free Shred Day to help folks destroy material that no one needs to see. The spring event will be on Saturday, April 18th, from 10 until 1 at the Parkway Plaza Mall. There’s a five box limit per person.
One of Madisonville’s largest plants is expanding. The 10-million dollar investment in G-E Aerospace on Nebo Road will pay for new machines that will increase part production, inspection equipment, tooling, and other upgrades. Nationally, the company hired 5-thousand people last year and they plan to do the same this year. Last year, G-E Aerospace in Madisonville received millions to produce Black Hawk helicopter engines.
Sometimes the public can greatly help the police. In Greenville, cops are asking the public for help in an ongoing investigation regarding illegal dumping on State Road 13-80 behind the airport.
One of our country’s most familiar lawmakers is Congressman James Comer. His House Oversight Committee is presently exposing how billions of taxpayer dollars were stolen from Minnesota social programs while warnings mounted, and whistleblowers sounded the alarm. On Fox News, Mr. Comer claims Governor Tim Walz responded with delay and denial.
From Frankfort, the filing of an emergency motion with the Court of Appeals is intended to keep more than 240 violent criminals behind bars. Attorney General Russell Coleman says unless the Court of Appeals agrees and blocks the order, more than 240 violent criminals could immediately be released by the Parole Board. The Safer Kentucky Act is intended to make sweeping changes to our state’s criminal justice laws.
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