There is now a Revolutionary War monument to honor the 66 Hopkins County residents who fought to win our independence. The founder of the 250th Anniversary Committee was told by
Judge Executive Jack Whitfield that she should set up the committee to organize it, and then report to the fiscal court. Betty Cox says people from numerous states contacted her and agreed to participate. The new monument is on the grounds of the historic courthouse.
There’s new leadership at the Salvation Army in Madisonville. Captains Dennis & Jane Smith are from Morgantown, West Virginia. They have experience in ministry, community engagement, and social service leadership. The Smiths were officially introduced on Sunday at 805 McCoy Avenue.
The legislature is in the process of doing away with the income tax. They’re following the lead of such states as Texas, Florida, and Tennessee. Here’s State Representative Wade Williams.
Kentucky’s House Majority Whip is hoping the state attorney general will not cooperate with the governor’s expansion of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana prescriptions. Jason Nemes of Louisville says the General Assembly does not approve of the expansion. A spokeswoman for the governor says his action only clarifies the law, so people suffering with serious conditions like the chronic pain associated with terminal illness or sickle cell anemia, know that they qualify under the existing statute.
A Madisonville man is charged with trafficking a controlled substance. After searching his West Lake Street home, Randall Blanchard was found to be in possession of more than three grams of meth as well as scales and baggies.
In Hopkins County, the fiscal court meets this morning. New business includes health department tax rates. The 10 o’clock meeting will be at the Government Center.
Now that medical cannabis is legal and available in our state, there are nearly 500 registerred and certified practitioners. With more, here’s Governor Beshear.
Kentucky researchers are saying that that more than 42-thousand Kentuckians have lost eligibility for a vital resource for affording groceries and other necessities through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy showed that roughly one in 14 SNAP-participating Kentuckians lost their benefits following the implementation of the Big Beautiful Bill Act. 11 percent of those impacted were children. An overview of the SNAP program in Kentucky, and how to apply, can be found at the Kynect website.
The state police are behind the effort to form a program for 16 and 17-year-olds who are interested in learning more about careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. You can read about the K-S-P Youth Academy Program on social media.
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