Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville says it is aware of reports of phishing scams that are targeting healthcare patients. The scams involve fraudsters trying to steal log-in credentials, personal information and payment details. Fraudulent emails use the MyChart name and branding to offer free health kits, gifts, or surveys.
The mayor of Earlington says as soon as resources are found, the city will open an Animal Control office. Albert Jackson says the city is forming a committee to discuss how they can enforce animal ordinances. He says the big hold up is finances. Jackson adds that there are no police officers or animal control personnel to enforce the ordinances.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is accepting applications for fall quota hunts for deer, waterfowl, pheasants and sandhill cranes. Hunters can apply for these annual quota hunts through midnight (CT) on Wednesday, September 30th, through the MyProfile online portal at the department’s website: It is: fw.ky.gov.
The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources says archery deer and turkey season is here. Hunters need to be up to date on all licenses and permits. They can be checked online. Look for the website of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources.
The Hopkins County Jail is reporting a special event. 11 female inmates were baptized this weekend. Jail officials are grateful to the churches, volunteers, chaplains, and staff for their assistance.
State road crews say they are in the second phase of the I-69 project to address subsurface mine voids beneath the interstate at mile marker 111. To stabilize the road, the project involves drilling bore holes to inject grout into the old mine. Since maps of the mine are not available, engineers are using subsurface investigations to identify the location and condition of the underground workings.
The Hopkins County Board of Education meets this evening at 5:30 at the new Central Administration Office at 21-35 North Main.
Since the tornado that ripped Dawson Springs, plans to rebuild and plans to grow have been in place. One of the biggest projects has been rebuilding city park from scratch. The Madisonville City Engineer says it’s going to be quite impressive. Here’s Justin Lamb.
In Muhlenberg County, the sheriff’s department is reporting that they have received several reports of people receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be with the department who say that legal issues or outstanding warrants can be taken care of by issuing payment through Venmo or PayPal. These imposters are using names of actual deputies to try and to make them convincing. As a reminder, Muhlenberg County, or any law enforcement office, will not contact you by phone and ask for payment to “take care of” any charges, warrants or court dates you may or may not have.
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