I’m Boyce Tate, today is September 26th and it’s showers and 78
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The senator representing Hopkins County is staying busy. This week, Robby Mills has chaired three committee meetings in two days. He says the Housing Task Force is looking at the shortage of all types of housing. In the Local Government meeting, Mr. Mills says they heard from Police and Firefighter representatives regarding their member’s needs. In the state government meeting, the members received an update on the seven, state-operated, pension systems. Senator Mills says it was a very positive report.
A traffic stop by a Madisonville officer is what led to an arrest last week. The K-9 Drax found that Donnie Pylant was in possession of methamphetamine. He also could not prove he had auto insurance. Pylant was transported to the county jail.
In Madisonville, a new tradition for many is Harvest Fest at Mahr Park. The free event is Friday and Saturday. Ashton Robinson says new, this year, are chain saw carvings.
The state police say there’s a change to work zone citations that you need to know about. Earlier this year, the legislature passed a law to encourage safe driving in work zones. It raised the fine to 500-dollars for drivers who speed and follow too closely. For example, if you are cited for failure to signal and improper passing in a work zone, you’ll pay one thousand dollasr plus court costs.
Now, about the power outage in Madisonville yesterday afternoon. Atmos Energy reports that it had to shut down power in order to repair a gas leak. For most of the customers, it lasted about an hour and a half.
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Get ready for some rain. The National Weather Service says the remnants of Hurricane Helene (huh-LEEN) are the way.
In Madisonville, the Economic Development Corporation is focusing on the Highway 41-A Build-Ready Site. In the pre-bid meeting, contractors had the opportunity to tour the location and review the plans. The E-D-C says this project will help the city prepare for future development with new industries.
Here’s a computer tip from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office for taxpayers. If you are searching for your tax bill on the website or the HCSO app, please do not populate all the fields on the search screen. The easiest and quickest way to find your bill is to enter your last name followed by your first initial. You can also enter your street address, then find your name by scrolling through the list. They also say: be sure to use the dashes and spaces.
Some feel Kentucky’s high maternal mortality rate is due in part to the lack of O-B-G-Y-N’s. Tamarra Wieder (WEE-der) of Planned Parenthood Alliance believes the Momnibus Bill passed earlier this year will make a huge difference in improving women’s outcomes.
The Momnibus Bill adds pregnancy to the list of qualifying life events for health coverage.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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