The careless driver on I-69 spotted by a police officer is facing two charges. At the traffic stop, Carrie Sansing said she did not have a driver’s license. It was then learned that she had been warned a number of times about this problem. Sansing was arrested and placed in the detention center.
There’s a lot of talk about data centers these days. On Monday the 26th, the Hopkins County Fiscal Court will hold a special meeting to allow residents to express their opinions and ask questions. It begins at 6 in the Fiscal Courtroom in the Government Center.
If you don’t have an appropriate ID to vote, the state is offering what you need. Here’s Governor Andy Beshear.
A new program is expected to help principals build leadership capacity, strengthen school culture and create measurable impact in their schools. The Kentucky Association of School Administrators says the Kentucky Principal Leadership Academy will combine executive coaching, peer collaboration, leadership assessment and applied practice. Applications are now being accepted.
The 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be tomorrow (Saturday, the 24th) from 10 until 2. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, prescription opioids, are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications. More details are at DEATakeBack.com .
Voting is underway in Kentucky. Excused, in-person absentee voting continues today, and will continue on the 26th to the 28th and the 29th to the 31st. The Ballard Convention Center at 605 East Arch Street has three days of voting for Hopkins County residents on the 29th to 31st from 8 to 4 each day. On election day, there will be 18 locations around the county for voting from 6 until 6. They are listed on social media. Be prepared to vote on Amendment One. It’s a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power.
In Madisonville, Hopkins County Fiscal Court will hold a special meeting to hear concerns and questions regarding data centers. The meeting will be on Monday the 26th at 6 at the Fiscal Courtroom in the Government Center.
A 14-year-old Powderly teenager who has Down syndrome is the recipient of an award from the Kentucky Emergency Services Conference. When Michael Ball’s mother suffered a medical emergency, he saved her life by picking up the phone and dialing 911. They say Michael’s clear answers made all the difference in getting medics there in time. Only one person in the Commonwealth receives this award each year.
The annual Gospel Music Extravaganza is today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday) in Madisonville. Teresa Childress Lutz has details about this free event at Grapevine Baptist at 85 Sandcut Road.
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