The National Weather Service says the prolonged period of heat and humidity will last at least through Wednesday.
A resident at the Homestead Personal Care Home on Thompson Avenue is facing drug charges. After discovering several hypodermic needles, the administrator contacted the police. Kizzy Stockton was found to be in possession of marijuana, meth, and drug paraphernalia.
The Muhlenberg County Agriculture Center will never be the same. Eight oversized ceiling fans have been stalled, and everyone says they really make a difference. In many cases, the temperature feels up 18 degrees cooler.
Over one-thousand outstanding high school seniors are done with the 5-week Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program. Seniors from every county participated on three college campuses. Governor Beshear says the program gives students a chance to learn about their studies and themselves, while building a network of mentors, scholars and friends. A student from Louisville says it was one of the best experiences of his life.
The Pennyrile Area Development District is working to help residents save money on their Medicare costs. Those who attended the meeting on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act were informed how to save money on their Medicare costs, including the $202 taken out each month for Medicare Part-B. To learn more, contact the Hopkins County Senior Center in Madisonville.
The City of Earlington is thanking Representative Wade Williams for his part in securing the funding for the Local Assistance Road Program. The city says this funding makes a tremendous difference. The city also hopes to continue working with him, and their other state and local partners, to secure funding to assist with their infrastructure needs.
The state senator representing Hopkins County says the addition of I-69, and the new bridge at Evansville are going to produce a more vibrant economy for Western Kentucky. Here is Robbie Mills.
Some say the changes to Medicaid could cripple some Kentucky communities. The changes go into effect in January. They include the requirement to work or volunteer for 80 hours a month. The American Medical Association says the new rules are expected to increase healthcare costs and worsen patient access to care. One official says the biggest concern is people who are eligible for Medicaid, are going to lose it, because of increased paperwork and red tape.
The American Red Cross says it needs all types of blood. In Madisonville, donors are invited to visit Christ the King Catholic Church, at 1600 Kingsway Drive, on Monday, the 17th from 9 until 2. All will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. More details are at RedCrossBlood.org/August.
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