This is Boyce Tate. Happy Thanksgiving. Today is November 28th and it’s cloudy and 45.
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The National Weather Service says snow is possible on Saturday, but the system appears starved for moisture, which ususally means it will be light.
It’s Thanksgiving Day in Frankfort. The governor has a big day planned.
In Madisonville, two grants will help M-C-C to bolster its on-campus food pantries to help the growing issue of food insecurity. The college received a grant from a national nonprofit dedicated to eradicating student hunger. The other one came from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. President Kelley says by addressing food insecurity, we’re not only meeting immediate needs but also helping students achieve academic success that will build brighter futures.
The state is developing the distribution of medical cannabis. A series of webinars for potential patients and caregivers is underway. The Office of Medical Cannabis says the webinars will instruct physicians and A-P-R-N’s on how to become authorized and registered. The governor says the state is working to ensure affordable, quality medical care.
A 4th grader at Jesse Stuart Elementary is a winner in the statewide art contest. Kelsey Blue did a pencil drawing of a building with the words My Old Kentucky Home. Nearly 600 students entered the Love My Kentucky County contest. Kelsey’s artwork will be featured in County Line magazine, the 20-25 Kentucky Association of Counties calendar, and the association’s social media pages.
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Madisonville’s newest Christmas tradition is Deck the Park at City Park. Events Director Lucy Bess says the free attraction begins this evening and continues to New Year’s Day from 4 until 9.
The Madisonville Fire Department is glad to report that the fire alarm at Baptist Health Deaconess on Tuesday morning was due to a faulty sensor. That morning they also are glad to report that a carbon dioxide alarm at a residence on Jones Street was due to a low battery.
The smell of smoke is what sent the Madisonville Fire Department to a residence in the 300 block of Hall Street. Upon arrival, the crew could not find any fire, but concluded that the smoke was coming from a bonfire down the street that was under control.
The Greenville Police Department is hoping their Facebook page will help them as they investigate two individuals. Their photos were taken at Uncle Lees.
In Webster County, the sheriff’s office is investigating a trailer park theft from a business near Sebree. They say the public may contribute to helping them solve the crime by taking a look at the photos on their Facebook page.
The Hopkins County organization that honors and assists first responders is congratulating the winner of the Patrick Rudd Project Flag-Fundraiser. The honor goes to the Hopkins County Career & Tech Center. Almost 45-hundred dollars was raised. It’s the intention of the Patrick Rudd Project to help ensure that our local heroes have the resources they need in their community service.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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