The driver of a vehicle that failed to dim his headlights at a police officer is facing two charges. The traffic stop of Nathaniel Henderson occurred on South Main near Mcleod Lane. When he was unable to provide the officer with proof of insurance, Henderson was arrested because this was the second time he had been charged with not having insurance.
People are still talking about the agreement Madisonville has made with TEC and the Kentucky Sports Factory. This dual-purpose infrastructure project combines municipal power-grid modernization with the rollout of multi-gigabit fiber broadband. The Kentucky Sports Factory will be utilizing high-speed infrastructure to support their activities. The 20-year agreement with TEC brings multi-gig fiber broadband while concurrently upgrading underlying utility networks to ensure grid stability. The project begins at the beginning of the year.
In Muhlenberg County, the property bills will soon be mailed out. A 2 percent discount will be applied to all bills paid during the month of November. The bill can be paid online at muhlenbergcountysheriffky.com. There’s a 2 and a half percent charge for credit and debit cards. There is a $1 dollar and 50 cent fee if there is a direct pay from a bank account.
The governor says our state is a leader in fighting childhood cancer.
This is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Kentucky Legal Aid says there are still families who have legal questions or problems related to their recovery from the December 2021 tornadoes. That’s why there will be two sessions to address concerns. Both will be on Saturday the 17th. One will be in Madisonville at Kentucky Legal Aid at 311 South Main Street from 2 until 4 o’clock. The other meeting will be in Greenville at the Harbin Memorial Library on South Main from 10 until noon. It will be an opportunity for tornado survivors to talk with a lawyer to get information about legal issues connected to the tornadoes or the recovery.
The Kentucky Department of Education is out with its annual assessment and accountability results. Hopkins County’s high schools are both in the middle rating. The district’s elementary, middle school, and high school average scores are generally above the state average. While Superintendent Dr. Damon Fleming says he is proud to see the schools outperforming the state average, he says the district also recognizes that the work is far from finished.
The official blood supplier for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is now the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center. For years, Baptist Health Deaconess operated its own internal blood bank. The change was made in part due to rising operational costs, changing regulations, and fluctuating local donation numbers.
The day has arrived. After years of work in Greenville, the Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center is open. It’s mission is to provides hope, purpose, and support for adults with intellectual disabilities, helping them lead productive lives. The address is at 615 Opportunity Way.
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