In Webster County, the school board will not renew the contract of the school superintendent. Aaron Harrell believes the troublesome issues could have been worked out but that was not the direction they wanted to go. It’s being reported that the board chose to take the action based of negative opinions they had heard from the community.
The Madisonville police officer who spotted a driver run a red light is also solving another crime. During the traffic stop, it was found that Philip Cockman also had an active arrest warrant out of Hendricks County-Indiana. Arrangements have been made to return Cockman to the Hoosier State.
The driver who was seen going the wrong way on a one-way street, is facing three charges. When asked how her name was spelled, Debra Cates could not tell the officer. When asked to display her operator’s license, she could not locate it. When asked her birth date, she was not able to recall it. At this point, Cates appeared to be under the influence of a foreign substance. She faces three charges, including careless driving.
Have you heard about the strengthen Kentucky homes program? Governor Beshear says they’re called fortified roots.
Hardening their system is part of the job of the utility companies. Louisville Gas and Electric Company and the Kentucky Utilities Company are using data-driven strategy and revised system design criteria to better withstand storms. These companies report that their investments have reduced the frequency of outages by 40 percent and shortening their duration by 30 percent.
A swerving car at 3:30 in the morning on North Main Street is what led the Madisonville police to do a traffic stop. According to the police report, Darius Hayes had the characteristics of an intoxicated person and his car smelled like alcohol. The officer also located an open alcoholic beverage. Hayes’ auto insurance and his license plate were out of date.
In Hopkins County, preschool enrollment is underway for the fall. Parents are asked to complete the online registration form and schedule a screening appointment. The screenings are Friday, the 27th, and Friday, April 17th.
A water main break is affecting Mortons Gap and Earlington. The South Hopkins Water District says the public will be notified as soon as this boil water advisory is lifted. The issue came about due to the break of a 12-inch water line.
The state will now establish a safe room rebate program and fund to protect residents from severe weather. Kentucky Emergency Management says it’s intended to help save lives during natural disasters by helping residents build safe spaces for shelter during severe weather, as well as creating safer homes. Homeowners will be eligible for a rebate of 50 percent of the costs incurred to construct or install a safe room in their primary residence.
A measure headed to the governor for his signature will create new licensure for concealed carrying of firearms and deadly weapons. House Bill 312 will permit 18 and 20-years-olds to obtain a provisional license as opposed to a standard license. It will would allow them to conceal- carry firearms, ammunition and other deadly weapons.
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