It’s not a good idea to drive when your driver’s license is suspended. Owen Alexander was spotted by a police officer who knew that was his case. The traffic stop was on South Kentucky Avenue. When the insurance company was informed, they informed the police that Alexander had been removed from their coverage last month.
Is Madisonville ready and willing to have a new factory or plant? Yes, but the same is true with a number of other cities. State Representative Wade Williams says that cities that are ahead of the game are prepared to offer a site-ready location.
Got thoughts on how transportation projects should consider historic sites and properties? In Frankfort, the Transportation Cabinet District 2 and the Federal Highway Administration are seeking public feedback on a draft agreement that guides how federally funded transportation projects comply with federal historic preservation requirements. Check the state transportation cabinet Facebook to find out how you can share your ideas. The deadline is July 16th.
Researchers want to know why Kentucky has the highest rate in the nation of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes. The study is being done at U-K.
The annual Cram the Cruiser School Supply Drive will soon be here. Every donation will benefit a student. The M-P-D and the sheriff’s office will be stationed at Walmart on Saturday, the 25th, from 9 until 1 to collect school supplies for students that need them.
A new housing complex in Dawson Springs is taking applications. The Canon Court Apartments say at least one member of the household must be 55 or older to qualify. These are one and two bedroom, and one bathroom apartments. The Canon Court Apartments are on Nortonville Road within the industrial park near Highway 62.
Owensboro Health has a new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Erica Gregonis served as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President at Baptist Health Richmond. She is a board-certified physician in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, and has maintained an active clinical practice throughout her leadership career. Dr. Gregonis is replacing Dr. Francis DuFrayne, who will serve as Interim Chief Operating Officer for the Owensboro Health Medical Group during the leadership transition before returning to clinical practice.
In Kentucky, medical cannabis is suddenly too expensive for some patients. Early this month, Frankfort lifted the executive order that allowed conditional pardons for patients traveling out of state to purchase the medication. Now, to support state businesses, the medication has to be purchased in Kentucky. A patient in Hopkinsville says he was paying 24-dollars. Now it’s 130-dollars. He says medical insurance does not cover medical marijuana. The state says prices will come down as the state opens more cultivating and processing facilities.
In Webster County, the school district is planning an orientation for dual credit for high school students. Parents are welcome to come and learn about this educational option for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders involving Madisonville Community College. The event will be on Thursday, August 6th at the county library at 3:30.
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