This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 86.
The Madisonville police say their lengthy investigation into organized crime is proving to be a success. Six persons are facing charges. They are accused of stealing or selling merchandise from several stores. They include Dunham Sports, Beals, and Lowes. Some of the evidence came from jail phone calls. One of the suspects is Richard Senay. He is charged with trafficking meth.
Excessive window tinting is what led to the arrest of a driver on North Main Street in Madisonville. During the traffic stop, Jessica Dotson appeared so nervous that the officer requested that he be permitted to search her vehicle. In addition to driving a vehicle with an outdated registration, Dotson was found to be in possession of marijuana and cocaine.
Two students at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center are facing charges for last week’s assault near the cafeteria entrance. Jayden Pruitt and Kadrian Hostetler will be in court tomorrow (Thursday). The sheriff’s office says a teenage victim was struck several times with a strap-like object. The victim told authorities that several people in the cafeteria did nothing to help.
The Crofton man found driving a stolen vehicle is also facing other charges. The Oak Grove police say 56-year-old Leon Cardwell was arrested on Saturday. He was also found to be in possession of meth, a meth pipe, and a suspended D-U-I license.
Kentucky Congressman James Comer wants to hold a former director of the F-B-I accountable for making false statements to Congress. Comer recently appeared on Fox News. (Clip in audio below)
People are still talking about the naming of Mayor Kevin Cotton as the 2025 Elected Official of the Year. An independent panel of judges made the announcement in Owensboro at the Kentucky League of Cities Conference & Expo. This is Cotton’s 7th year as mayor. The executive director of the K-L-C says Cotton reflects exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to improving the quality of life for every resident.
Here’s some good news. The Home Delivered Meals to seniors are back. Funding reductions ended the service last week. Through the use of other funds, the Pennyrile Area Development District and Pennyrile Allied Community Services say the program will be able to serve the entire current client list for the next seven weeks. At that point, unless a funding solution is identified, the program will then be required to transition to a reduced client list.
In Madisonville, the president of Baptist Health Deaconess is announcing that it has achieved accreditation. Alisa Coleman says it’s is a significant achievement that recognizes compliance with the standards of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. Coleman says this demonstrates Baptist Health Deaconess’ commitment to excellence.
The Greenville Fire Department is welcoming a new member to the team. At this point, Quintein Jett is a probationary firefighter who is ready to start his career. Jett has been a volunteer with the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Department in Ohio County.
One of Madisonville’s police dogs has a birthday this week. K-9 Bane is six years old. That’s somewhat equivalent to 40 human years.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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