The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will push through tomorrow evening dropping temperatures into the freezing zone.
In Frankfort, State Senator Robby Mills says he is grateful that his colleagues have allowed him to continue to serve as the Majority Caucus Chair for another 2 years. In fact, the Senate Majority Caucus’ five leaders will continue serving in their current roles for the upcoming term. Senator Mills serves as the Senate Majority Caucus Chair. He says Senate President Robert Stivers has helped guide income tax reductions, pension reforms and increased funding for public education, as well as energy reliability for the Commonwealth.
Kentucky Representative James Comer says the next two years will not be well-received by taxpayers. During an appearance on Fox News, he said no one will be focusing on waste, fraud, and abuse of tax dollars. He also said all of his efforts in those areas never included a Democrat.
The director of school counseling and mental health programs for Hopkins County Schools is being honored. The Kentucky Counseling Association has selected Dr. Whitney Peay as the 2026 Outstanding School Counselor. The KCA is the state branch of the American Counseling Association that is dedicated to advancing the counseling profession and supporting educators and mental health professionals. The award was presented to Dr. Peay during the annual KCA conference.
It’s Veterans Day. The Madisonville Sanitation Department will not collect garbage today.
All veterans and the community are invited to the annual Veterans Day Celebration with the Dawson Springs Independent Schools. The program will honor the those who have served our country. The Veterans Day Breakfast begins at 8:15. The program begins at 9.
It’s time to go after the leaves. The Madisonville Sanitation Department will begin loose leaf collection on Monday, the 16th. It will carry on until January 8th if the weather permits. Residents are asked to pile the leaves within 10-inches of the curbside, without obstructing the sidewalk. The city also says the Leaf Vacuum Equipment will not collect leaves that are mixed with limbs. The city will return to its normal schedule for limb collection and bulk item pickup on Monday, January 11th.
The Hopkins County Jail is reporting a successful Foundations of Faith Weekend. 15 volunteers representing 7 churches gave their time to make the weekend possible. They report that 12 ladies made life changing decisions.
There’s more good news regarding the Kentucky Sports Factory, Connected by TEC. It has been recognized by Sports Destination Management as a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism for its role in hosting the Queen of Kentucky Volleyball Tournament. The tournament generated over half a million dollars in economic impact and 1,000 hotel room nights. The Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation says it’s great to see the positive impact these events are having on our local economy and the recognition our community receives.
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