Tomorrow morning, Madisonville Community College will unveil a significant addition to its aviation program. The school says it has acquired an aircraft that will enhance training opportunities. The full picture will come into focus tomorrow.
The man who attempted to pull down a Madisonville police officer is being charged with assaulting him and with three other crimes. The officer noted in his report that Kevin Huddleston had been drinking and his speech was slurred. He was also unable to maintain his balance. Altogether, Huddleston faces five charges, and is in the detention center.
Many county jails rely on contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to generate revenue. Hopkins is one of those counties. Jailer Mike Lewis informed the fiscal court that the jail’s finances are looking good.
The annual charity fundraiser and the unofficial kickoff to Kentucky’s political campaign season will be Saturday, August 1st, in the southwestern town of Fancy Farm. The picnic is known for its fiery, no-holds-barred stump speeches, massive quantities of barbecue, and partisan jeering. This year’s event could be the launchpad for Secretary of State Michael Adams’ gubernatorial campaign. State officials who have committed to the event include gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Attorney General Russell Coleman and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell.
The MPD is giving credit to the Department Community Based Services for helping them make a drug arrest. They were told of a 14-year-old juvenile who consumed marijuana with his mother, who was later identified as Sarah Bourland. The search warrant that was executed at the Cadillac Apartments on South Kentucky Avenue led to the discovery of marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a bottle of fake urine.
A Madisonville woman with multiple warrants for her arrest is being charged with two automotive crimes. During the traffic stop on South Main, Melanie Mullins could not prove she had auto insurance and did not possess an automobile registration.
The Lawful Hemp Protection Act aims to replace an impending federal ban this November on intoxicating hemp products with a structured national regulatory and tax framework. The bipartisan bill was introduced in July. The Lawful Hemp Protection Act aims to replace that ban with federal regulations, taxes, and age limits.
People are asking what would happen if Kentucky suddenly lost a U.S. Senator? The procedure changed just two years ago. If a U.S. Senate seat becomes vacant, the governor must call a special election. Until that election is completed, the Commonwealth would have only one senator. But there’s more. If the vacancy happens within 56 days of an election and there is not enough time to hold a special election, the seat would remain vacant until the next regular election. Since the next election ia November 3rd, the cutoff date for the special election would be September 8th. Simply put, the change puts the decision in the hands of voters, not the governor.
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