The former workers of a Madisonville car dealership are scrambling to make ends meet. It all began when Adrian Nissan abruptly ceased operations last month forcing dozens of employees to find new jobs. The dealership is now facing a potential lawsuit from employees for back wages. Adrian also faces a lawsuit from the Nissan Motor Company. Court documents indicate the dealership sold vehicles financed through an agreement with Nissan but failed to make payments to the lender. The lawsuit claims the dealership’s obligations and collateral shortfall exceed 2 million dollars.
The Madisonville police say the driver of a vehicle that almost hit several oncoming vehicles head-on is facing several charges. Jaden Hardrick’s dangerous driving was witnessed by the M-P-D on Nebo Road. During the traffic stop, the officer found a T-H-C pen and a bottle of urine. Hardrick is charged with reckless driving, criminal simulation, and possession of marijuana.
The governor is extending his executive order that reduces the gas tax by 10 cents for 33 cities. In this region, two cities are included: Earlington and Sebree.
In Webster County, the school district is accepting sealed bids on two trucks. They may be seen at the School Bus Garage by appointment. All bids should be sealed and labeled: Truck Bids -2026-2027. The bids must be received by the Board of Education at 28 State Route 13-40 in Dixon by 1 PM on Monday, the 15th.
In Hopkins County, the health department is inviting everyone to a free discussion on how artificial intelligence is impacting our children and teens. The meeting will be in the Steve Beshear Building Community Room at M-C-C. There will be a light meal this afternoon at 5. The program will be from 5:30 until 7:30.
In Madisonville, the police are charging a man with tresspassing. Jason Gossett was found asleep in a residence on South Madison Avenue. The home’s owner also found that Gossett had moved a number of his things into a bedroom. Police records show that several days earlier, they had warned Gossett never to return to the property.
The Hopkins County jailer is being asked back to the Kentucky Jailers Association Board of Directors for the 9th consecutive year. Mike Lewis considers it an honor and a privilege to serve with the other jailers across the Commonwealth.
A wide range of healthcare services will be available at no cost to residents of the Green River Area Development District. From June 11th to the 21st, the Innovative Readiness Training will offer basic medical and wellness exams, vision exams and glasses fabrication, as well as hearing and dental services. Vet services will also be available. No I.D., income or residency requirements are required. Visit the GRADD Facebook page for details.
It’s been found that illegal foreigners are paying companies to bring them to our country to give birth to new U.S. citizens. As Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, James Comer says that birth tourism must come to an end. He spoke on Newsmax.
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