M G McKinley

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Reporter at The Messenger (Madisonville, KY)

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21 new deputies, officers step into history

1 week ago | kentuckynewera.com | M G McKinley

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21 new deputies, officers step into history

1 week ago | thenewsenterprise.com | M G McKinley

A Hardin County Sheriff’s deputy and Hodgenville police officer along with 19 others stepped into history when they graduated from police academy. As a recording of bagpipes filled Byrnes Auditorium with the reedy tones of “Scotland the Brave,” Brianna Ray of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and Jonathan Hughes of the Hodgenville Police Department joined the 21 members of Class 558 of the Department of Criminal Justice Training police academy Wednesday at graduation.
21 new deputies, officers step into history

1 week ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

As a recording of bagpipes filled Byrnes Auditorium with the reedy tones of “Scotland the Brave,” the 21 members of Class 558 of the Department of Criminal Justice Training police academy stepped into history Wednesday. The group became the first to graduate from the new DOCJT West, the culmination of years of work to establish a basic training facility in Madisonville.
Hanson give green light for fireworks display

2 weeks ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

After a lengthy discussion about potential dangers and liability, the Hanson City Commission voted Tuesday to allow a fireworks demonstration June 28 in the area of A&M Wholesale Group. The governing body held a special called meeting to address the issue and approve second reading of new water rates.
School district almost fully staffed fir 25-26 year

2 weeks ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

For the first time in several years, Webster County Schools will begin the next session with a full roster of classroom teachers, if the current faculties remain as they are through the summer. Superintendent Aaron Harrell reported the staffing needs during Monday’s meeting of the board of education, stating three schools had zero vacancies as summer break begins. “I credit this to our being competitive with our salary schedule,” Harrell said.
Flood recovery efforts continue through July 25

2 weeks ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

April’s floods may be a memory for most people, but recovery from the record rains continues in Webster County, according to local officials. During Monday’s meeting of the fiscal court, Emergency Management Director Jeremy Moore updated magistrates on the state of relief efforts. “The (Federal Emergency Management Agency) center will be open until June 21,” he said.
Madisonville Council to hear Shamrock rezoning appeal

2 weeks ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

Madisonville City Council will hear appeals to a unanimous decision made by the Joint Planning Commission concerning the rezoning of a lot on Shamrock Dr. in Madisonville. The hearing will be held Monday, June 30, at 4:30 p.m. in the Madisonville City Council chambers.
Gospel Fest in the Park coming to Ohio County

3 weeks ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

Most ventures begin as a conversation, an idea passed from one person to another. Some of those conversations gain traction, and others are fully realized. Gospel Fest in the Park, which is set for Saturday, June 14, at Ohio County Park in Hartford, is the fruit of one of those latter ideas. The conversation has become a concert, one that features Grammy Award winner Jason Crabb among other regional and local acts.
Health Dept. investigating possible measles case

1 month ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

The recent resurgence of measles that has plagued a number of states over the past few months may have arrived on the doorstep here. According to a statement released by the Hopkins County Health Department on Tuesday, the agency is investigating a possible case. “This is not confirmed yet, but the medical offices were cleaned and the air cleaned as a precautionary measure,” said Public Health Director Denise Beach in a statement Tuesday morning.
Walk of Honor: New War Memorial feature dedicated on Memorial Day

1 month ago | the-messenger.com | M G McKinley

Three years ago, Webster County Judge-Executive Steve Henry was walking with Billy Puckett, a veteran and close friend who was confined to a wheelchair. Puckett wanted to view the War Memorial on the north lawn of the courthouse square. But because the monument faced the same direction as the courthouse entrance, and there was only grass surrounding it, it proved impossible to get close.