Two public meetings on data centers are in the books. The city of Madisonville had the first one last week and the county had one on Monday evening. Residents shared their thoughts and concerns. No formal decisions have been made. Some think the issue breaks down along party lines. Those opposing data centers point to high resource consumption, minimal local economic returns, and strain on municipal infrastructure. Those for more data centers say they provide increased technical, operational, and economic advantages which China opposes.
There is an amendment on the election ballot. Voters need to do their homework and so as to understand it, because election officers are not allowed to answer questions about the amendment. You can read the amendment on the Facebook page of the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office.
Madisonville Community College is celebrating 25 years of service this week. Families are invited to a public event on today (Thursday, the 29th) from 1 until 3.
Law enforcement certainly appreciates it when someone notifies them of a careless driver. This incident occurred on I-69 and the officer located Robert Black in his Chevrolet Silverado for the traffic stop on Pride Avenue. The sobriety test indicated he was intoxicated. Black was then transferred to the detention center.
In Dawson Springs, a familiar face is being appointed to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Police Chief Mike Opalek to the post. The council oversees standards and certification across the state, including requirements for officers and police agencies.
The Greenville Tourism Commission is sharing an interesting fact. The Muhlenberg County Court House was designed by Louisville architects who designed one just like it in Cartersville, Georgia.
Two people in the same car are facing charges for driving the vehicle at the same time on I-69. The officer says while the Ford Fusion was in full motion, Billie Jo King slipped into the backseat to allow Kendall Combs to take the wheel. The switch in drivers took place without the Ford Fusion ever coming to a stop. Combs was charged with driving with a suspended license, and with possession of cocaine. Billie Jo King was charged with reckless driving. .
In Frankfort, a number of new appointments to boards and commissions have been made by the governor. They include Mike Opalek of Dawson Springs as the police chief. He replaces Michael Jones, who retired. Opalek will serve for the remainder of the term. The governor has also appointed Marsha Woodall of Madisonville as the associate dean of health sciences at Madisonville Community College. She replaces Ruth Martin, whose term expired. Woodall will serve for a term that expires in 2030.
In Western Kentucky, it’s the marching band competition season. Included is Madisonville North. The semi-finals are set for this Saturday morning in Bowling Green. The finals for the state championship will be that night.
Team Kentucky is announcing that it has raised over $21,000 dollars for alcohol education by selling 59 bottles of confiscated bourbon at auction. In 2024, state law changed to allow ABC to sell confiscated alcoholic beverages through public auction. Previously the evidence had to be destroyed.
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