In Hopkins County, the air is clear about chronic absenteeism and school attendance. Community members recently took part in a roundtable discussion that addressed attendance barriers. One of the purposes of the event was to reduce chronic absenteeism.
Just for the record, it’s against the law to run from a traffic stop. After initiating the stop, the Madisonville police say Edward Bell bolted from the scene but could not lose the police even though he was captured several streets away. He is charged with seven crimes, including promoting contraband. The officers say he had placed marjuana between his toes.
The governor says the state is in the process of constructing over one thousand affordable homes.
The Halo Act is now law in Kentucky. By law, first responders have a 25-foot safety zone. Those who refuse to move back could face criminal charges. The state police say the new law is about about saving lives. The Halo Act protects the right to photograph, record video or capture audio as long as a person does not attempt to prevent officials from doing their jobs.
The Commonwealth’s real property tax rate is being reduced for the 6th straight year. The goveror says the tax rate is based on the revenue generated from the increase in taxable real property assessments. Revenue generated from the state property tax rate is deposited into the state’s General Fund.
In Madisonville, the extention of Midtown Boulevard is said to be about the most significant road constructed in the city in years. Here’s Mayor Cotton.
The Madisonville CITY COUNCIL meets this (July 20th) afternoon. It will include a closed session. The meeting is at 4:30 at city hall.
The Owensboro Health Foundation is congratulating the four students who received the Dr. Scott E. Gaines Memorial Scholarship. He was the physician and co-founder of Multicare. Since 2013, the annual awards are made to local students with a preference for those pursuing careers in healthcare. The students this year are Katelyn Jones, Eli Pinkerton, and Sydney Cates from Madisonville North, and Destiny Caudill of Hopkins Central.
A new law allows 18-to-20-year-olds to carry a concealed weapon. State lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto to make this possible. Under House Bill 312, applicants must complete an eight-hour training course, pass a written test, and qualify with a handgun to obtain a provisional concealed carry license. The license expires when the holder turns 21.
The city of Earlington is accepting donations of new or used children’s coats and jackets for school children. New umbrellas that can fit into backpacks are also needed. Items can be dropped off at Earlington City Hall during business hours.
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