This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 94.
A Madisonville man is being charged with possessing heroin and drug paraphernalia. Corey Branscom was initially stopped because he and his passenger were not wearing their seat belts. During the conversation with Branscom, the officer remembered a number of drug reports coming from his neighborhood. That led to the officer to learn that Branscom had an extensive history of illicit drug charges. The drug dog Arkham sniffed out suspected heroin residue. Arrested with Branscom, was his passenger Dominc Berth.
FEMA is closing the Hopkins County Disaster Recovery Center. Today is its final day of service. The recovery centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. It’s also where you can help learn more about FEMA.
An in-depth personal and professional development program has a new graduating class. One of the 23 civic and community leaders from around the Commonwealth earning the ELEVATE Kentucky certificate is Sarah Dearth of Central City. Dearth serves as coordinator of public relations at Madisonville Community College. In order to have a better understanding of the state’s challenges, participants engaged in panel discussions and travel to broaden their perspectives.
A traditional quilt show produced by the Peacemakers Quilt Club of Hopkins County is back at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts through July 13th. Here is Liz Schweizer of the Glema. (Clip in audio below) Schweizer says the hours are 10 to 4 Monday through Thursday, with extended hours on Glema Center event days.
The Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation says these are encouraging days. This month, Industrial Park Two earned Kentucky’s first-ever C-S-X Select Site Silver designation. This means that the site on Rose Creek Road is ready for a major investment. At the same time, the West Kentucky Industry Alliance is helping employers recruit veterans transitioning from military service. This fall, four Hopkins County middle schools will launch Career Exploration Labs to introduce students to high-demand career paths. Site Selection magazine says Kentucky has a growing reputation as a national leader in manufacturing.
In Madisonville, the Public Works department is making a simple request. In order to improve the collection of garbage and recyclables, they are asking that residents place all the garbage inside the toter, and that the toter handle is facing the house. They also say the toter should not be placed too close to a mailbox, telephone pole, or a vehicle. They also say their system does not work well if the toter it too full.
In Dawson Springs, the school system will be selecting a new principal for the Junior-Senior High. Todd Marshall has served for seven years, and believes now is his time to retire. He says he appreciates the trust they gave him during his term. (Clip in audio below)
The state senator for Henderson, Hopkins, Union, and Webster counties says Henderson County has to make a decision about wind turbines. Robby Mills says he has been asked to do something about the proposal in regards to their location, and their possible future in Henderson County.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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