This is Boyce Tate. Today is November 5th, it’s showers and 79.
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Today is Election Day. Mail-in ballots must be deposited in a drop box before 6 p.m.
A Greenville motorcyclist is dead from a crash in Earlington. 32-year-old Zachary Lanham lost his life just after midnight yesterday (Monday) morning at the intersection of Hopkinsville Road and Rutter Avenue. Medics say he died at the scene. His body was found down an embankment in a wooded area. The Sheriff’s Office determined Zachary struck a guardrail with his Kawasaki Ninja E-X 300 and left the roadway.
It may sound like the Madisonville Ambassador program is intended to have its members represent the city in some capacity. Actually, it’s an opportunity to learn what the city government does and how it works. Jean Morris was in the program last year.
To sign up, contact the city.
A restaurant chain known for its chicken says it is still planning to move into Madisonville and Henderson. Zaxby’s announced their decision to expand last year but ground has not yet been broken. There are still no dates in regards to when the sites will open.
Hopkins County now has an after school art program. It’s for students from Browning Springs Middle School and Madisonville North. It’s hoped that over the next five years, all county students can participate, but at the present time, the emphasis is to focus on art, and developing partnerships with outside organizations to allow for more projects.
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Today is Election Day. Early voting in the Bluegrass State has been at high levels. The Hopkins County Clerk’s Office says turnout, including absentee ballots is presently at 19 percent.
The Kentucky League of Cities is naming the senator representing Hopkins, Henderson, Union, and Webster counties as the Friend of Kentucky Cities. They say this is because of Robbie Mills’ collaborative approach on House Bill 596. They say as a former city official, Senator Mills understands the role cities play in Kentucky’s growth and success.
Two persons are now incarcerated in Webster County after the sheriff’s office was notified of a domestic dispute. On Sunday, October 27th, the deputies could smell burt marijuana at the residence in the Lisman area on Kentucky 270. Interviews revealed that drugs were in the house. Arrested were Ryan Lykins and Brandi Collins.
The enrollment period for Kentuckians seeking health coverage through Kynect will end on January 16th. Priscilla Easterling with Kentucky Voices for Health says several marketplace carriers have made some changes.
More details at kynect dot k-y dot G-O-V.
The state is offering a free and voluntary program that’s intended to improve communication with law enforcement. A license plate decal quickly provides information about the driver’s communication needs, such as sign language, speech impairments or hearing loss. The code is only visible to County Clerks and law enforcement. To learn about getting a decal, contact the state police.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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