An amendment passed by the Hopkins County Fiscal Court exempts all county, non-profit organizations from the local insurance premium tax. The exemption applies only to non-profits located outside the Madisonville city limits. It does not affect non-profits in Madisonville. Insurance companies will collect the local premium tax, and the county works with the County Attorney to clarify and process exemptions for eligible organizations.
A Hopkins County magistrate is being recognized. Billy Parrish received the honor for his professional achievement from the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association. This marks more than 40 hours of continuing education courses taken by Parish.
One proven way to reduce drug abuse is to participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In Muhlenberg County, there will be two locations today (Monday). It will be at the First Southern National Bank in Greenville from 9 until noon. From 3 until 6, it will be in Central City at the fire department. Medication lock bags will be available while supplies last.
The governor is declaring a state of emergency that will allow Kentucky farmers and truckers to use untaxed or dyed diesel fuel on public roadways to help provide relief from rising costs caused by the ongoing war in Iran. This is the governor’s latest effort to put more dollars back in the pockets of Kentuckians as prices skyrocket at the pump, grocery and on day-to-day needs.
The public is invited to an awards ceremony at the Dawson Springs High School. It will recognize students who achieved Proficient or Distinguished performance on the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) that administered in May. It will be on November 13th at 12:50.
The Hopkins County Young Professionals will be giving the community the chance to hear from the candidates who will be on the November ballot. The Local Candidate Election Forum will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at Mahr Park – Barn A. Doors open at 5 and the forum begins at 5:30. Questions can be emailed to hopkinsyp@gmail.com.
The moped operator who was arrested in the middle of the night in Madisonville is facing three charges. During the traffic stop on North Main, it was found that Mark Beitler’s operators license had expired. Beitler was also in possession of marijuana.
In Greenville, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital will be hosting two free flu shot dates. Residents need to bring their insurance card if they have one. It’s for ages 6 and up, and women who are not pregnant. They will also be offering the high-dose vaccine for those 65 and over. No appointments are needed. The shots will be tomorrow (Tuesday the 13th) from noon until 4, and Thursday, the 15th from 8 until noon.
Next on the agenda of Congressman James Comer is identifying and preventing insider trading. On NewsNation, he stressed that there’s proof that politicians and government employees are profiting off their access to classified information.
Comer said Congress must consider legislation to prevent it.
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