In Madisonville, the Economic Development Corporation says the 10-million dollar investment in G-E Aerospace is reinforcing the company’s commitment to Hopkins County. They say it reflects continued confidence in the skilled workforce and strong manufacturing environment that make Hopkins County a competitive location for industry. The E-D-C also says investments like this strengthen the local economy, support high-quality jobs, and further establish our community’s role in the aerospace manufacturing supply chain.
Two Madisonville meetings are scheduled this afternoon. The Budget & Finance Committee will get together at 4 at City Hall to discuss the 2025 audit. At 4-30, City Council will convene. New business includes a resolution to apply to the Kentucky Division of Waste Management for recycling funding through the Kentucky Pride Recycling Grant Program.
The Hopkins County Health Department will be hosting a free event that aims to bring together community members and healthcare professionals to advance evidence-based strategies that reduce substance-related risks. The sponsors are Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Owensboro Health and MCC Workforce Solutions. The West Kentucky Regional Harm Reduction Summit will be at the Health Department tomorrow (on Tuesday, March 17th) from 9 until 3:30.
Hopkinsville Community College’s Youth Workforce Connections is hoping the legislature will continue to fund the grant program known as Putting Young Kentuckians to Work. Since 2024, it has paid up to half the hourly wage for those in training. With the funding cycle about to end, it’s hoped that legislators will fund the initiative again. The program has been included on the list of legislative priorities for the development districts.
A couple in Dawson Springs is charged with possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under the age of 12. Landon Talley and Brittney Monahan also were charged with trafficking meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The evidence was obtained following the use of a search warrant. The case was brought to the attention of the M-P-D by the F-B-I as they were investigating a case in Texas. Apparently, Talley and Monahan had engaged in conversations with the man who was arrested in Hubbard, Texas.
Sometimes the officer who serves an arrest warrant discovers that more charges need to be added. Jaelyn Oldfield and Jayson Williams, were charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia when an officer arrived at their residence on South Main to serve a warrant to Oldfield. Multiple new bags were located.
A measure in Frankfort would allow the state to proceed with research of a potential new miracle medication. Ibogaine (eye-bo-gain) comes from the iboga plant. Researchers say it has the potential to interrupt addictive patterns and cravings. Here is Senator Donald Douglas.
Remember that name: Igogaine.
Need up-to-date road information? The state is hoping you’ll sign up for the District 2 news releases. To get what you need, first visit the Facebook page of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 2.
It’s expected to be a productive year with the Hopkins County Jail Garden. They are saying that it looks like they will be able to grow the entire garden from seeds.
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