Here’s some good news for Madisonville residents. The city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant has again earned the Governor’s Safety and Health Award. The team has now achieved over 663,000 hours without experiencing a lost time injury or illness. This indicates a strong emphasis on safety. It’s also the 21st straight year they have received this award.
In Madisonville, two persons arguing in the middle of Coleman Street is what led to their arrests. Kacey Finney misidentified herself to the police officer. Then it was learned that there was a warrant for Preston Dickerson’s arrest. The female attempted to bribe the officer with 40-dollars if he would not arrest Dickerson. Finney also was found to be in possession of a marijuana pipe.
Some kids are carrying too much in their school backpacks. Pediatricians generally say they should not cause shoulder or back pain. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends bending at the knees rather than the waist when picking up a backpack. A commonly cited guideline recommends keeping a backpack to no more than 10% to 15% of a child’s body weight.
There are two new law enforcement officers in our area. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the graduation of Deputy Justin Horne from the police academy. Horne’s training continues for 16 weeks. The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Deputy Silas Compton has successfully completed his basic training at the Madisonville Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy. Deputy Compton is now transitioning into field training, where he will begin serving as a Deputy Sheriff.
Most all Hopkins County drivers would agree that the road most in need of major work is South Main Street. State Senator Robbie Mills says Frankfort is well aware of the road’s problems.
And since it’s not a cheap project, that means will will take longer to replace.
The Madisonville police say the careless driver who nearly struck a utility pole is facing four charges. During the traffic stop, Jeremy Blake could not provide the officer with his driver’s license or proof of insurance. The officer reported that Blake appeared to be intoxicated. Blake informed the officer that he was on his way to a liquor store. Blake had to be placed in a restraint chair for threatening officers.
The Madisonville police are reporting an arrest connected with the driver who accelerated away from a traffic safety checkpoint. When Jose Ramirez was stopped, he was found to be exhibiting the characteristics of an intoxicated person. Ramirez said he refused the blood test because he does not like needles.
Our junior senator is hoping tweaks can be made to federal legislation that would change how hemp is farmed and sold. Rand Paul says most Kentucky growers say the federal regulations will discourage growth. Based on what he’s seen in the Kentucky legislature, Senator Paul says he would like for Kentucky to regulate it instead of the federal government. His bill would allow states to regulate and ensure the safety of hemp and hemp-derived products. The Hemp Safety Enforcement Act prevents a federal crackdown from shutting down the industry.
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