Some of the families of the inmates at the Hopkins County Jail are the target of a telephone scam. They are being told that their loved one can be released from jail if the family pays a certain amount of money. The jail wants you to know that this is not the way they operate. They say scammers often use fear to cause loved ones to send them money. If you receive a call, officials suggest contacting the jail.
The state senator representing Hopkins County says he and others have been working for the last 6 years to get the Constitutional Amendment on the ballot. Robby Mills says it is intended to stop to the Executive branch’s ability to pardon convicted felons at or near the end of the governor’s term. The amendment requires all pardons by the Governor to occur at least 90 days prior to the Governor leaving office. Mills says those favoring the amendment believe the governor should have to answer to the public and the press when they let a convicted felon out of jail.
In Madisonville, the Economic Development Corporation is excited about an opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs. In recognition of National Veterans Small Business Week, the SBA is hosting a Contracts & Capital for Veterans Resource Fair on November 18th at Fort Campbell. They say it’s an opportunity for veterans to learn more about how to grow their businesses. It’s also for those interested in starting a business, or expanding an existing one. To learn more, search: Contracts and Capital for Veterans Resource Fair.
The Kentucky Music Education Association State Band Finals are tomorrow (Saturday) in Bowling Green. One of the Class Four-A bands is Madisonville-North.
Election day is Tuesday. It’s important for voters to bring acceptable ID’s. Here are the top six: a Kentucky driver’s license, a Kentucky state ID, a US passport, a military ID, a college ID, and a government-issued photo ID. One of these ID’s is needed to vote.
Regarding the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson, the state is working to reopen all four lanes before the Thanksgiving holiday. They say materials needed to complete both repair projects on the southbound bridge are still being fabricated but are expected to be available to begin work the week of November 9th. Presently, one lane of southbound traffic will remain on the northbound bridge until the repairs are completed.
An agricultural economist at the University of Kentucky is suggesting that hemp could diversify the landscape by improving water and wildlife. Tyler Mark says his research shows that hemp means more crop diversity, which is linked to cleaner water and a wider variety of birds. He says when a new crop like hemp enters rotations alongside corn, soybeans, hay and tobacco, it offers a more varied habitat for wildlife and can reduce the nutrient runoff that degrades streams and lakes.
In Washington, Congress realizes that the need to develop AI regulations will likely fall in their lap. Here is Kentucky Representative James Comer.
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