The Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation has some good news. Kentucky is being recognized as one of the top states for attracting new business and investment by working to make itself competitive. In the last year, they say companies like Ford, Apple, and Sazerac (SAZ-uh-rack) have made major commitments to several Commonwealth communities. The E-D-C says it’s their job is to make sure that when a company is looking at Kentucky, Madisonville and Hopkins County are part of that conversation.
A weaving I-69 driver is facing two charges. The traffic stop of Steven Denney near Exit 111 found him with glossy and bloodshot eyes. A search of the Nissan Sentra produced suspected meth that Denney said was his.
The investiation of counterfeit 20-dollar bills is underway in Dawson Springs. Several have been recovered from three different businesses. The police say the word REPLICA can be found on the fake bills in three locations on the front. If you come across any of these, contact the police.
In Dawson Springs, the city council will have a special meeting today (Tuesday). New business will include the 2nd reading of four amendments. The meeting will begin at 5:30 in the council chambers at 200 West Arcadia.
In Muhlenberg County, an organization that helps churches cultivate a mission culture will be helping to achieve about 25-thousand dollars worth of projects this week by helping the less fortunate. Kentucky Changers challenges participants to become Christians who live out their faith while getting their hands dirty. 220 young adults at 16 sites will be doing home repair, building A-D-A ramps, painting, and and other projects for families who cannot afford the repairs, or are just not physically able to do them.
The Hopkins County Animal Shelter is very grateful to everyone who participated in the basketball game fundraiser involving the police and fire departments. The support it received to rebuild their animal shelter exceeded their expectations. You should know that the Sports Factory hosted the event, that the referees volunteered their time, the YMCA dancers did a halftime show, and Madisonville Tire donated event shirts. They say it was truly a community event.
The man who refused to allow the police to search his vehicle for drugs is being charged with trafficking methamphetamine. James Gunn told the officer that it would be pointless because there were no drugs in his Ford Taurus. Yet, the police report states that Gunn became very nervous. In no time, the dog named Odin located meth and drug paraphernalia. Arrested with Gunn on East Center Street was his passenger, Ryan Dennis.
In Central City, leadership is going through an unusual situation. After years of public service, Mayor Tony Armour has resigned due to the turmoil related to his company getting the contract to do roof repairs at the convention center. It was learned that such an action that was done in good faith, but was later determined to be a violation of a state law. The city council is waiting for an audit to be completed.
The mayor of Madisonville is glad the city has a baseball team in the Ohio Valley League. Kevin Cotton says the team not only supplies the only college sports activity in the county, but a lot more.
The Miners host the Full Count Rhythm Friday evening at 6:30 at Elmer Kelley Stadium.
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