Local News

Robberies probe nets 2nd arrest

EVANSVILLE -- A man accused of robbing a Dawson Springs home last month was arrested by Vanderburgh County sheriff's deputies as he was being released from St. Mary's Hospital here Thursday morning.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Proposed state budget offers $4.7M for local projects

The two-year $17.5 billion state budget passed by the House Wednesday includes more than $4.7 million for sewer and coal severance projects in Hopkins County.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Webster County dog warden accused of abusing animals

DIXON -- A video posted on Facebook showing a dog limping on a broken leg sparked an investigation that led state police to cite the Webster County Dog Pound warden with cruelty to animals Thursday afternoon.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Frankfort trips top list of 4-H activities

Upcoming activities for county 4-H members and leaders will emphasize the group's motto, "Learning by Doing."

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Food Service Inspections

Hopkins County Health Department conducted the following food service establishment inspections March 5-11.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Briefs

Jackknifing pickup truck injures 2 people

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

RMC auditorium named after Miller

Regional Medical Center's auditorium has been named in honor of Joe Miller, vice president of strategic planning and marketing for Trover Health System.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Man gets life sentence in murders

LOUISVILLE -- A Kentucky man with a long criminal history has been sentenced to life in prison for running down and killing two little girls while fleeing from police.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Bill seeks to bolster horse racing industry

FRANKFORT -- Lawmakers worried about preserving Kentucky's horse capital status presented a plan Thursday that offers a cash infusion to bolster the state's racing industry by taxing Internet betting and allowing a new form of gambling on old horse races.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Senate panel modifies bill allowing GPS tracking in domestic abuse cases

FRANKFORT -- A bill aimed at protecting domestic violence victims by attaching ankle monitors to track the whereabouts of alleged abusers cleared a crucial hurdle Thursday.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Ex-school worker indicted in theft case

DIXON -- A former Webster County Schools employee has been indicted on 23 counts of theft by deception, accused of charging more than $18,000 in personal items to the school's account.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:41 AM CST

Deputies arrest suspect in robberies, fatal wreck

EARLINGTON -- A man wanted in connection with a series of home invasion robberies last month was apprehended Wednesday afternoon in Earlington.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Cat's Den accused of second smoking violation

A second citation for violating Hopkins County's smoking ban is being issued, as the Health Department increases its efforts to publicize the dangers of secondhand smoke.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:41 AM CST

Office staff plays important role

Dressed in my spiffy Kentucky blue polo, I showed up at the Government Center on Tuesday night for the second class of the Hopkins County Sheriff's Citizen's Academy.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Bust of moonshine still largest in years in Bell County

PINEVILLE, Ky.(AP) -- Authorities in Kentucky's southeastern corner say they've found the largest moonshine still in years.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:47 AM CST

Jury acquits eastern Ky. man of killing neighbor

GRAYSON, Ky. (AP)-- An eastern Kentucky man has been released from custody after being acquitted in the shotgun death of his neighbor.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:49 AM CST

GOP candidate Johnson exits U.S. Senate race

FRANKFORT -- Republican Bill Johnson bowed out of the U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, citing an internal poll that showed him distantly trailing two better-known GOP candidates.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

House passes $17.5 billion budget

FRANKFORT -- The Kentucky House passed a $17.5 billion two-year state budget plan Wednesday that divided lawmakers along mostly party lines in a debate focusing on its use of revenue enhancements and a jobs creation component that would pile up more state debt.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Kentucky: No campaign signs on highways

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The Kentucky Department of Highways says campaign signs that are placed on a state highway right of way will be removed for safety.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:02 AM CST

Ky. Senate panel OKs bill to spur organ donations

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A Kentucky advocate for organ donations predicted that a bill advanced by a Senate panel Wednesday will spur more donations leading to lifesaving transplants.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:02 AM CST

PTO treasurer indicted, charged with stealing

CYNTHIANA, Ky. (AP)-- A central Kentucky Parent Teacher Organization treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the group.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:03 AM CST

GOP candidate Johnson opts out of US Senate race

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Republican Bill Johnson bowed out of the U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, citing an internal poll that showed him distantly trailing two better-known GOP candidates.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:44 AM CST

UK president says closing SAE house appropriate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)-- University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. says the university followed its fire marshal's recommendation in closing the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house until 2011.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:58 AM CST

Tour offers ideas for new animal shelter

The new Hopkins County Humane Society animal shelter may be modeled after the Daviess County facility, which officials say would save money and speed up the construction process.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:17 AM CST

United Way donations remain generous despite recession

In this penny-pinching economy, many local organizations and individuals remain generous in giving money back to the community.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Earlington council approves ordinance changes

EARLINGTON -- The Earlington City Council approved several changes to the city code of ordinances during Tuesday's meeting.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Author with Madisonville ties publishes fourth novel

Frankfort author Michael Embry, formerly of Madisonville, has published his fourth novel.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Corrections

Muhlenberg was left off the list of counties served by the Mid-West Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross in a story in Tuesday's edition. The Messenger regrets the error.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Official wants kid-friendly spot at Daviess County jail

OWENSBORO -- The county jailer in Owensboro wants to create a children's activity center for kids who visit family members in jail.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Coal firms want higher fees for mine permits

FRANKFORT -- Coal companies have taken an unusual stand in Kentucky by urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would increase the fees they pay to apply for mining permits.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

House committee endorses $17.5 billion state budget

FRANKFORT -- A Kentucky House committee approved a proposed $17.5 billion two-year state budget Tuesday night that includes cuts to higher education and seeks to cut the prison population, increasing use of parole for some nonviolent criminals to squeeze savings.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Civil war battle re-enactment scheduled

LANCASTER, Ky. (AP)-- Organizers of a re-enactment of the Civil War's Battle of Lancaster say they are expecting this year's event to attract more than double the number of participants as last year.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:22 AM CST

PTO treasurer indicted, charged with stealing

CYNTHIANA, Ky.(AP) -- A central Kentucky Parent Teacher Organization treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the group.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:23 AM CST

Coal companies want higher fees for mine permits

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Coal companies have taken an unusual stand in Kentucky by urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would increase the fees they pay to apply for mining permits.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:26 AM CST

Ky. bill would make jailer-prisoner sex a felony

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)-- Prison guards would face felony charges for having sexual contact with inmates under legislation that has been approved by the Senate.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:27 AM CST

Harrodsburg woman says she delivers own baby

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (AP)-- A 32-year-old central Kentucky woman says she delivered her newborn son on the floor of her laundry room by herself, including cutting the umbilical cord.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28 AM CST

Ky. man run over, killed during confrontation

MANCHESTER, Ky. (AP) -- A 64-year-old man has died after Kentucky State Police say a motorist ran him over during a confrontation.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:29 AM CST

Kentucky Horse Council offering class on basics

LEXINGTON, Ky.(AP) -- People wanting to learn more about horses or who are new to horse ownership can sign up for a day of training with the Kentucky Horse Council.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:30 AM CST

News briefs from around Kentucky

ERLANGER, Ky. (AP) - A high-ranking Toyota executive says the auto company's North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers after a series of embarrassing safety recalls.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:43 AM CST

High Voltage electrifies on national stage

Hopkins County Central's High Voltage dance team brought home a pair of third-place trophies from the National Dance Alliance championships this weekend.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:14 AM CST

Stumbo: Tax foes won't get school projects

FRANKFORT -- Kentucky House members who opposed a revenue measure linked to balancing the next state budget will be empty-handed when school construction projects are doled out as part of the spending plan, Speaker Greg Stumbo said Monday.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Lethal injection method on course for approval

FRANKFORT -- Kentucky's method of executing condemned prisoners could be in place again by May after a legislative committee raised no objection to the state's three-drug lethal injection protocol.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Casner Road closures to continue

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to continue daytime closures along Casner Road in the eastern part of Hopkins County to allow for road maintenance.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Local Briefs

Census notification letters to arrive soon

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:14 AM CST

Police Reports

Madisonville

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Social networking used as learning tool

LOUISVILLE -- After spending the day practicing cursive writing and discussing how money moves through a community, Mike Ice's second-graders at Dunn Elementary took out their notebooks and described what they'd learned -- in 140 characters or fewer.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Barnett will retire at end of the year

Jeanie Barnett, executive director of the Mid-West Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross, will retire at the end of the year.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Fire chiefs eye accountability boost

Hopkins County fire departments are working to improve command and control at incident scenes by bettering overall accountability.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Chemical weapons destruction plant plans aired

RICHMOND, Ky.(AP)-- Two panels will meet Tuesday in Richmond, and an update on construction of a plant where chemical weapons will be destroyed is expected.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:18 AM CST

Dinosaurs coming to Louisville Zoo

LOUISVILLE, Ky.(AP)-- Dinosaurs will be invading the Louisville Zoo this week.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:18 AM CST

Business    ( top )

Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 years

WASHINGTON – The foreclosure crisis isn't over, but the pace of growth may finally be slowing down.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:39 AM CST

First-time jobless claims drop slightly last week

WASHINGTON – The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits slipped last week, the latest sign the employment picture is slowly brightening.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:07 AM CST

Bank of America ends overdraft fees on debit cards

NEW YORK – Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It's a step that may become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:39 AM CST

Class-action lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B-plus

MIAMI – Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:40 AM CST

Sony to start selling 3-D TVs in June

TOKYO – Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace the technology for their living rooms.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:42 AM CST

Kroger 4Q profit falls 27 percent; margins shrink

CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co.'s profit fell 27 percent in the fourth quarter, even as sales rose with a boost from the grocer's gasoline incentives for regular customers.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:49 AM CST

AIG sells Alico unit to MetLife for $15.5 billion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – American International Group will sell a second overseas life and health insurance unit for $15.5 billion to MetLife Inc. in an ongoing bid to repay billions in government aid.

Monday, March 8, 2010 9:30 AM CST

Business Briefs, March 6

Frigid winter is bad news for tomato lovers

Saturday, March 6, 2010 12:08 PM CST

Banks shuttered in Fla., Ill., Md., Utah

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)– Regulators on Friday shuttered banks in Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Utah, boosting to 26 the number of bank failures in the U.S. so far this year following the 140 brought down in 2009 by mounting loan defaults and the recession.

Saturday, March 6, 2010 10:46 AM CST

TiVo prevails in patent rights case against Dish

TiVo Inc. prevailed yet again in a long-running dispute with Dish Network Corp. over patents for digital video recorders, as a federal appeals court cleared the way Thursday for TiVo to collect hundreds of millions of dollars. TiVo shares jumped more than 50 percent.

Friday, March 5, 2010 9:46 AM CST

Obituaries    ( top )

Kelvin Hopson

Minister Kelvin Hopson, 42, of Johnson City, Tenn., formerly of Madisonoville, entered into his heavenly home on March 6, 2010. He was born in Madisonville.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Oddie Bell Brown

Oddie Bell Brown, 86, of Madisonville passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville. She was born July 5, 1923, in Harlin, the daughter of the late Timothy Huff and Flora Bickerstaff Huff. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville, where she was one of the oldest members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Brown; a son, Lonzo Huff; and three daughters, Louise Foster, Shelia Brown and Jo Ann Brown (the last two died in infancy); and a brother, Alonzo Huff.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Gladys Nadine Cates Weldon

Gladys Nadine Cates Weldon, 95, of Providence died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Providence and a seamstress.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson, 93, of Madisonville died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home.

Friday, March 12, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Linda Cardwell Cranor

Linda Cardwell Cranor, 55, of Clay died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home. She was a housewife.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Joyce Marie Daniel

Joyce Marie Daniel, 67, of Clay died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She was the bookkeeper for Clay Drug Store for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her dad, Louis Wilson in 2000; and her mother, Ona Wilson in 2007.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Nathan Dale Tucker

Nathan Dale Tucker, 76, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was a Navy veteran serving in Korea. He was owner-operator of Mid-South Home Improvement and Tucker Rentals and a member of Earlington General Baptist Church.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Oddie B. Brown

Oddie B. Brown, 86, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Alfred Leon Howton

Alfred Leon Howton, 88, of Madisonville died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at his home. He was an Army veteran of the Asia-Pacific Theater during World War II and drove a grader for Hopkins County for 22 years.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Ardyth Ziese Cobb-Christman

Mrs. Ardyth Ziese Cobb-Christman, 87, of Madisonville passed away at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was born June 28, 1922, in Decatur, Ill., to the late Fred W. Ziese and Ruby Pauline Ziese. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Christman; a brother, John Ziese; a grandchild, Julie Lynn Latham; and a great-grandchild, Mason Ingram. Mrs. Cobb-Christman worked as a legal secretary and enjoyed genealogy. She was also an avid Star Trek fan.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Thelma Cox

Thelma Cox, 78, of Madisonville, formerly of Central City, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home, Greenville. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Central City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Cox, and her parents, John William and Flora Smith Young.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Royce Earl East

Royce Earl East, 52, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his residence. He was an individual support staff member for Res-Care Inc.-Outwood for 11 years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Leelan Vance Marshall

MARTINEZ, Ga. -- Mrs. Leelan Vance Marshall, 79, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Virginia L. Marshall of Martinez after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Marshall Jr.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Jack S. Williams

Jack S. Williams, 75, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. He was a civil engineer and land surveyor, veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

Marvene (Crowley) Ritz

Marvene (Crowley) Ritz, 89, of Slaughters, died at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her residence. She was a homemaker, member of the Slaughters Baptist Church, Sebree Eastern Star and the Mount Pleasant Homemakers.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 AM CST

'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38

BURBANK, Calif. – The Los Angeles coroner's office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:10 AM CST

Royce Earl East

Royce Earl East, 52, of Dawson Springs died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his home.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Edmund 'Pa' Ernest Kletsch

Mr. Edmund “Pa” Ernest Kletsch, 78, of Anton passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at his residence.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Allie Barnett Holmes Utley

Allie Barnett Holmes Utley, 76, of Nebo passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Roy Landis Ray Sr.

Roy Landis Ray Sr., 68, of Dawson Springs died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at his home. He was an Army veteran and was employed at Sun State Security.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Thelma Cox

MADISONVILLE -- Thelma Cox, 78, of 195 Adam Lane, Madisonville, formerly of Central City, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and a member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Central City.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:24 AM CST

Elenora C. Stone

Elenora C. Stone, 87, of Madisonville passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 11:15 p.m. at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born Jan. 24, 1923, in Spencer County, Ind., to the late George Hartung and Ida Hillenbrand Hartung. She was a self-employed care provider, and she spent most of her life baby sitting and sitting with the elderly. She also worked at the Senior Citizens Center of Hopkins County. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Madisonville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Stone.

Saturday, March 6, 2010 12:23 AM CST

Marvin Scott

Marvin Scott, 50, of Providence died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Madisonville. He was born March 7, 1959, in Providence to Everett and Ruby Scott. Marvin worked with trees all of his life.

Saturday, March 6, 2010 12:23 AM CST

Gordon Hurst

Mr. Gordon Hurst, 88, of Madisonville passed away at 12:41 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Battle Ground, Ind., to the late William and Alice Downing Hurst. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen Hurst; two sisters; and four brothers. Mr. Hurst was a self-employed cabinet maker.

Saturday, March 6, 2010 12:23 AM CST

Pennyrile Plus    ( top )

Coal Academy

More than 50 faculty, staff, students and community members from Hopkins and Muhlenberg counties were in Frankfort recently to show support of Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems (KCTCS) and Madisonville Community College. Along with a rally, the participants enjoyed lunch hosted by Sen. Jerry Rhoads, toured the Capitol and the Governor's mansion and learned about Kentucky history from former MCC history professor Bob Adkins. Above, Rhoads, D-Madisonville, and Reps. Rick Nelson, D-Middlesboro, and Fitz Steele, D-Hazard, meet with members of the Coal Academy. From left are Terry Sundry, Harold Burton, Dennis Mayo, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Steele, Rhoads, Bill Higginbotham, Rick Caskey, Chris Williams, Danny Knott and Al Kelty. Photo provided

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Pet of the week

My name is Bouncin' Bobby. I'm a male, beagle/bassett mix, about 10 weeks old. I'm very lovable and I want to go home with you. Call 821-8965 for more information. Photo provided.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

All-Star appreciation

Mayor James Noel of Nortonville was presented a plaque of appreciation from the director of the Hopkins County Central ABA youth basketball league, Troy Crist. Team members look on. Photo provided

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Students instructed in oil painting

On three Saturday mornings in February, students from Browning Springs Middle School attended free oil painting classes sponsored by the GE Volunteers. At the end of each session the students took home their own finished landscape painting.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Wendy Gamblin named Student of the Week at MSU

Murray State University has announced that Wendy Gamblin is the Student of the Week for March 8-12. Gamblin is an elementary education major.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Jack Porter is student of the week at local MSU campus

Jack Porter is the Student of the Week for March 1-5 at Murray State University-Madisonville. Porter is a health care administration student at MSU-Madisonville.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Academic team and Mom's meatloaf are both winners

Greetings to everyone, once again, from the west end of the county. I enjoyed a delicious supper at Mom and Dad’s house tonight. Mom cooked meatloaf (my favorite) and since no one at my house likes it except me, I do not get to enjoy it very often. Thanks, Mom.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

White Plains had four on the floor for possibly best team

Good morning, Hopkins County. I hope this finds you and yours in good health and good spirits.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Robin reminds us, 10 days and counting until winter ends

I need to report a “robin sighting” on Feb. 24. Just outside my kitchen window, this jolly fellow was hopping merrily along with not a care in the world. He seemed to not realize that he is a harbinger of spring, a most important job. Happy spring, dear friends.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

From where I'm yawning, Daylight Savings could be called sleep losing

Greetings Anton and neighbors. I hope you are preparing to lose an hour of sleep or whatever else you do at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. It seems like Daylight Savings Time is earlier every year, but the second Sunday, March 14, is actually the latest of the last three years of time springing forward. 

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Kik named to KAHC board

Brett Kik of Madisonville was elected to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors at the annual convention.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Palmer Greek Man of the Year at Transylvania

Transylvania University senior Samuel Palmer was recently honored with the Greek Man of the Year award during Transylvania's Greek Awards program. He is a member of Phi Kappa Tau. The award goes to a leader from a fraternity who has contributed to the university, their fraternity chapter and to the Transylvania Greek community as a whole.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Hardhats off to all our coal miners

Happy Hump Day, y’all. You’ve just about got this week licked. Just a couple more days until the weekend, and you can kick back and relax for a couple more. Some of you have probably already had your coffee and some are having yours now. I’m taking a little break from dishes and laundry, so we can have our coffee and news together, you and I.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Tips from Teachers

Hi, Parents,

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

4 juniors earn $1,000 scholarships

Chelsea Howard, Jeremy Kelsey, Gregory Miller and Kaitlyn Ross, all juniors at Webster County High School, were awarded $1,000 college scholarships in the "Drive the Dream" scholarship program, sponsored by the Kentucky GEAR UP program.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

55th annual Charleston School reunion March 27

The 55th annual Charleston School reunion will be at 4 p.m. March 27 at the Dawson Springs Community Center. An auction will be held at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The class of 1960 will be recognized for the 50th anniversary of its graduation. Cost of the dinner is $10 and reservations must be made by March 24. Donations for the auction may be brought to the community center the day of the event. For more information or to make reservations, call 797-2470 or 825-9264.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Friends and Family

State Rep. Brent Yonts, D-Greenville, welcomed several friends and family members to the House floor on Feb. 24. Pictured (from left) are Vickie Yonts, Vickie's daughter and Rep. Yonts' niece Brooklyn Yonts, local FRYSC coordinator Bonnie Gibson, Kristen Wells (who served as Rep. Yonts' floor page for the day) and her mother Susan Wells and grandmother Patsy Wells, Rep. Yonts' wife Janice and Rep. Yonts.  Photo provided

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

CASA commissioning

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program of Hopkins County/ Family Advocacy Center commissioned two new volunteers on Nov. 23. The Hon. Susan Wesley McClure, Family Court judge (left), commissioned Jennifer Jones (center) and Martha Pleasant (right). Each volunteer completed a strict screening application and more than 30 hours of training prior to being commissioned. For more information on how to help the abused and neglected children in Hopkins County, call the CASA/Family Advocacy Center's office at 825-1582 or e-mail hccasa@bellsouth.net. Photo provided

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

On a day quite cool, we wore pajamas to school

Hello to all of you and what a great week it has been thus far. We got to wear pajamas to school to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the sun has been shining, daffodils are popping up everywhere, it is daylight when I get up for work and still daylight when I get home. I went to see my hair girl Tammy, who always makes me feel like a movie star. If I could choose which star I would want to be, it would be a cross between Doris Day and Lucille Ball. So things are looking up here in Hanson. Spring is around the corner and that reminds me that we spring forward with time this weekend. Casey is home this week making a visit to Kim Hill and the gang. Then we will head to Nashville to cheer on the Cats in the SEC tournament. We will meet up with the Burkes, the Schmits and the leader of our pack will be the godfather of Lake Malone and a die-hard Kentucky fan Freddie Woodlee. I dare not pack anything orange in my suitcase or he will disown me.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Baseball and barbecue are signs of spring

Good morning, Dawson Springs. The students at Dawson Springs Community Schools are hopping with activities this week just in time for spring. Members of the Panther baseball team are conducting a BBQ fundraiser. Items on the menu are half chickens for $4.50 each, whole chickens for $8 each or Boston butt for $25 each. Orders can be placed by contacting Coach Adam Locke or any member of the varsity or junior varsity teams. If you would like to place an order and aren't acquainted with a member of the team, feel free to give me a call and I'll hook you up. Orders will be delivered on Saturday, March 20, or you can choose to pick it up at Riverside Park that day before noon. All profits will be used to keep the field up to par during the 2010 season. Coach Locke and the Panthers appreciate your support.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST

Previous Local News Headlines

March 11th, 2010

Kentucky: No campaign signs on highways

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The Kentucky Department of Highways says campaign signs that are placed on a state highway right of way will be removed for safety.

Cat's Den accused of second smoking violation

A second citation for violating Hopkins County's smoking ban is being issued, as the Health Department increases its efforts to publicize the dangers of secondhand smoke.

Oddie B. Brown

Oddie B. Brown, 86, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville.

Joyce Marie Daniel

Joyce Marie Daniel, 67, of Clay died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She was the bookkeeper for Clay Drug Store for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her dad, Louis Wilson in 2000; and her mother, Ona Wilson in 2007.

Ardyth Ziese Cobb-Christman

Mrs. Ardyth Ziese Cobb-Christman, 87, of Madisonville passed away at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was born June 28, 1922, in Decatur, Ill., to the late Fred W. Ziese and Ruby Pauline Ziese. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Christman; a brother, John Ziese; a grandchild, Julie Lynn Latham; and a great-grandchild, Mason Ingram. Mrs. Cobb-Christman worked as a legal secretary and enjoyed genealogy. She was also an avid Star Trek fan.

Nathan Dale Tucker

Nathan Dale Tucker, 76, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was a Navy veteran serving in Korea. He was owner-operator of Mid-South Home Improvement and Tucker Rentals and a member of Earlington General Baptist Church.

Linda Cardwell Cranor

Linda Cardwell Cranor, 55, of Clay died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home. She was a housewife.

Alfred Leon Howton

Alfred Leon Howton, 88, of Madisonville died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at his home. He was an Army veteran of the Asia-Pacific Theater during World War II and drove a grader for Hopkins County for 22 years.

House passes $17.5 billion budget

FRANKFORT -- The Kentucky House passed a $17.5 billion two-year state budget plan Wednesday that divided lawmakers along mostly party lines in a debate focusing on its use of revenue enhancements and a jobs creation component that would pile up more state debt.

PTO treasurer indicted, charged with stealing

CYNTHIANA, Ky. (AP)-- A central Kentucky Parent Teacher Organization treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the group.

Ky. Senate panel OKs bill to spur organ donations

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A Kentucky advocate for organ donations predicted that a bill advanced by a Senate panel Wednesday will spur more donations leading to lifesaving transplants.

Office staff plays important role

Dressed in my spiffy Kentucky blue polo, I showed up at the Government Center on Tuesday night for the second class of the Hopkins County Sheriff's Citizen's Academy.

Jury acquits eastern Ky. man of killing neighbor

GRAYSON, Ky. (AP)-- An eastern Kentucky man has been released from custody after being acquitted in the shotgun death of his neighbor.

Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 years

WASHINGTON – The foreclosure crisis isn't over, but the pace of growth may finally be slowing down.

First-time jobless claims drop slightly last week

WASHINGTON – The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits slipped last week, the latest sign the employment picture is slowly brightening.

UK president says closing SAE house appropriate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)-- University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. says the university followed its fire marshal's recommendation in closing the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house until 2011.

GOP candidate Johnson opts out of US Senate race

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Republican Bill Johnson bowed out of the U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, citing an internal poll that showed him distantly trailing two better-known GOP candidates.

Ex-school worker indicted in theft case

DIXON -- A former Webster County Schools employee has been indicted on 23 counts of theft by deception, accused of charging more than $18,000 in personal items to the school's account.

Deputies arrest suspect in robberies, fatal wreck

EARLINGTON -- A man wanted in connection with a series of home invasion robberies last month was apprehended Wednesday afternoon in Earlington.

Bust of moonshine still largest in years in Bell County

PINEVILLE, Ky.(AP) -- Authorities in Kentucky's southeastern corner say they've found the largest moonshine still in years.

GOP candidate Johnson exits U.S. Senate race

FRANKFORT -- Republican Bill Johnson bowed out of the U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, citing an internal poll that showed him distantly trailing two better-known GOP candidates.
March 10th, 2010

Author with Madisonville ties publishes fourth novel

Frankfort author Michael Embry, formerly of Madisonville, has published his fourth novel.

'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38

BURBANK, Calif. – The Los Angeles coroner's office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.

Leelan Vance Marshall

MARTINEZ, Ga. -- Mrs. Leelan Vance Marshall, 79, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Virginia L. Marshall of Martinez after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Marshall Jr.

Marvene (Crowley) Ritz

Marvene (Crowley) Ritz, 89, of Slaughters, died at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her residence. She was a homemaker, member of the Slaughters Baptist Church, Sebree Eastern Star and the Mount Pleasant Homemakers.

Thelma Cox

Thelma Cox, 78, of Madisonville, formerly of Central City, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home, Greenville. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Central City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Cox, and her parents, John William and Flora Smith Young.

Royce Earl East

Royce Earl East, 52, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his residence. He was an individual support staff member for Res-Care Inc.-Outwood for 11 years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Jack S. Williams

Jack S. Williams, 75, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. He was a civil engineer and land surveyor, veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church.

United Way donations remain generous despite recession

In this penny-pinching economy, many local organizations and individuals remain generous in giving money back to the community.

PTO treasurer indicted, charged with stealing

CYNTHIANA, Ky.(AP) -- A central Kentucky Parent Teacher Organization treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the group.

Earlington council approves ordinance changes

EARLINGTON -- The Earlington City Council approved several changes to the city code of ordinances during Tuesday's meeting.

Corrections

Muhlenberg was left off the list of counties served by the Mid-West Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross in a story in Tuesday's edition. The Messenger regrets the error.

Coal companies want higher fees for mine permits

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Coal companies have taken an unusual stand in Kentucky by urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would increase the fees they pay to apply for mining permits.

Harrodsburg woman says she delivers own baby

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (AP)-- A 32-year-old central Kentucky woman says she delivered her newborn son on the floor of her laundry room by herself, including cutting the umbilical cord.

Ky. bill would make jailer-prisoner sex a felony

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)-- Prison guards would face felony charges for having sexual contact with inmates under legislation that has been approved by the Senate.

House committee endorses $17.5 billion state budget

FRANKFORT -- A Kentucky House committee approved a proposed $17.5 billion two-year state budget Tuesday night that includes cuts to higher education and seeks to cut the prison population, increasing use of parole for some nonviolent criminals to squeeze savings.

Coal firms want higher fees for mine permits

FRANKFORT -- Coal companies have taken an unusual stand in Kentucky by urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would increase the fees they pay to apply for mining permits.

News briefs from around Kentucky

ERLANGER, Ky. (AP) - A high-ranking Toyota executive says the auto company's North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers after a series of embarrassing safety recalls.

Bank of America ends overdraft fees on debit cards

NEW YORK – Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It's a step that may become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees.

Tour offers ideas for new animal shelter

The new Hopkins County Humane Society animal shelter may be modeled after the Daviess County facility, which officials say would save money and speed up the construction process.

Civil war battle re-enactment scheduled

LANCASTER, Ky. (AP)-- Organizers of a re-enactment of the Civil War's Battle of Lancaster say they are expecting this year's event to attract more than double the number of participants as last year.

Kentucky Horse Council offering class on basics

LEXINGTON, Ky.(AP) -- People wanting to learn more about horses or who are new to horse ownership can sign up for a day of training with the Kentucky Horse Council.

Official wants kid-friendly spot at Daviess County jail

OWENSBORO -- The county jailer in Owensboro wants to create a children's activity center for kids who visit family members in jail.

Ky. man run over, killed during confrontation

MANCHESTER, Ky. (AP) -- A 64-year-old man has died after Kentucky State Police say a motorist ran him over during a confrontation.
March 9th, 2010

Barnett will retire at end of the year

Jeanie Barnett, executive director of the Mid-West Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross, will retire at the end of the year.

Sophomore arrested for bringing gun on campus

LEXINGTON, Ky.(AP)-- Officials in Lexington say a high school sophomore has been arrested for bringing a gun to school.

Chemical weapons destruction plant plans aired

RICHMOND, Ky.(AP)-- Two panels will meet Tuesday in Richmond, and an update on construction of a plant where chemical weapons will be destroyed is expected.

On a day quite cool, we wore pajamas to school

Hello to all of you and what a great week it has been thus far. We got to wear pajamas to school to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the sun has been shining, daffodils are popping up everywhere, it is daylight when I get up for work and still daylight when I get home. I went to see my hair girl Tammy, who always makes me feel like a movie star. If I could choose which star I would want to be, it would be a cross between Doris Day and Lucille Ball. So things are looking up here in Hanson. Spring is around the corner and that reminds me that we spring forward with time this weekend. Casey is home this week making a visit to Kim Hill and the gang. Then we will head to Nashville to cheer on the Cats in the SEC tournament. We will meet up with the Burkes, the Schmits and the leader of our pack will be the godfather of Lake Malone and a die-hard Kentucky fan Freddie Woodlee. I dare not pack anything orange in my suitcase or he will disown me.

Hardhats off to all our coal miners

Happy Hump Day, y’all. You’ve just about got this week licked. Just a couple more days until the weekend, and you can kick back and relax for a couple more. Some of you have probably already had your coffee and some are having yours now. I’m taking a little break from dishes and laundry, so we can have our coffee and news together, you and I.

Jack Porter is student of the week at local MSU campus

Jack Porter is the Student of the Week for March 1-5 at Murray State University-Madisonville. Porter is a health care administration student at MSU-Madisonville.

Students instructed in oil painting

On three Saturday mornings in February, students from Browning Springs Middle School attended free oil painting classes sponsored by the GE Volunteers. At the end of each session the students took home their own finished landscape painting.

From where I'm yawning, Daylight Savings could be called sleep losing

Greetings Anton and neighbors. I hope you are preparing to lose an hour of sleep or whatever else you do at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. It seems like Daylight Savings Time is earlier every year, but the second Sunday, March 14, is actually the latest of the last three years of time springing forward. 

55th annual Charleston School reunion March 27

The 55th annual Charleston School reunion will be at 4 p.m. March 27 at the Dawson Springs Community Center. An auction will be held at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The class of 1960 will be recognized for the 50th anniversary of its graduation. Cost of the dinner is $10 and reservations must be made by March 24. Donations for the auction may be brought to the community center the day of the event. For more information or to make reservations, call 797-2470 or 825-9264.

4 juniors earn $1,000 scholarships

Chelsea Howard, Jeremy Kelsey, Gregory Miller and Kaitlyn Ross, all juniors at Webster County High School, were awarded $1,000 college scholarships in the "Drive the Dream" scholarship program, sponsored by the Kentucky GEAR UP program.

Pet of the week

My name is Bouncin' Bobby. I'm a male, beagle/bassett mix, about 10 weeks old. I'm very lovable and I want to go home with you. Call 821-8965 for more information. Photo provided.

Friends and Family

State Rep. Brent Yonts, D-Greenville, welcomed several friends and family members to the House floor on Feb. 24. Pictured (from left) are Vickie Yonts, Vickie's daughter and Rep. Yonts' niece Brooklyn Yonts, local FRYSC coordinator Bonnie Gibson, Kristen Wells (who served as Rep. Yonts' floor page for the day) and her mother Susan Wells and grandmother Patsy Wells, Rep. Yonts' wife Janice and Rep. Yonts.  Photo provided

White Plains had four on the floor for possibly best team

Good morning, Hopkins County. I hope this finds you and yours in good health and good spirits.

Coal Academy

More than 50 faculty, staff, students and community members from Hopkins and Muhlenberg counties were in Frankfort recently to show support of Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems (KCTCS) and Madisonville Community College. Along with a rally, the participants enjoyed lunch hosted by Sen. Jerry Rhoads, toured the Capitol and the Governor's mansion and learned about Kentucky history from former MCC history professor Bob Adkins. Above, Rhoads, D-Madisonville, and Reps. Rick Nelson, D-Middlesboro, and Fitz Steele, D-Hazard, meet with members of the Coal Academy. From left are Terry Sundry, Harold Burton, Dennis Mayo, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Steele, Rhoads, Bill Higginbotham, Rick Caskey, Chris Williams, Danny Knott and Al Kelty. Photo provided

Robin reminds us, 10 days and counting until winter ends

I need to report a “robin sighting” on Feb. 24. Just outside my kitchen window, this jolly fellow was hopping merrily along with not a care in the world. He seemed to not realize that he is a harbinger of spring, a most important job. Happy spring, dear friends.

Wendy Gamblin named Student of the Week at MSU

Murray State University has announced that Wendy Gamblin is the Student of the Week for March 8-12. Gamblin is an elementary education major.

Kik named to KAHC board

Brett Kik of Madisonville was elected to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors at the annual convention.

Tips from Teachers

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CASA commissioning

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program of Hopkins County/ Family Advocacy Center commissioned two new volunteers on Nov. 23. The Hon. Susan Wesley McClure, Family Court judge (left), commissioned Jennifer Jones (center) and Martha Pleasant (right). Each volunteer completed a strict screening application and more than 30 hours of training prior to being commissioned. For more information on how to help the abused and neglected children in Hopkins County, call the CASA/Family Advocacy Center's office at 825-1582 or e-mail hccasa@bellsouth.net. Photo provided

All-Star appreciation

Mayor James Noel of Nortonville was presented a plaque of appreciation from the director of the Hopkins County Central ABA youth basketball league, Troy Crist. Team members look on. Photo provided

Palmer Greek Man of the Year at Transylvania

Transylvania University senior Samuel Palmer was recently honored with the Greek Man of the Year award during Transylvania's Greek Awards program. He is a member of Phi Kappa Tau. The award goes to a leader from a fraternity who has contributed to the university, their fraternity chapter and to the Transylvania Greek community as a whole.

Academic team and Mom's meatloaf are both winners

Greetings to everyone, once again, from the west end of the county. I enjoyed a delicious supper at Mom and Dad’s house tonight. Mom cooked meatloaf (my favorite) and since no one at my house likes it except me, I do not get to enjoy it very often. Thanks, Mom.

Baseball and barbecue are signs of spring

Good morning, Dawson Springs. The students at Dawson Springs Community Schools are hopping with activities this week just in time for spring. Members of the Panther baseball team are conducting a BBQ fundraiser. Items on the menu are half chickens for $4.50 each, whole chickens for $8 each or Boston butt for $25 each. Orders can be placed by contacting Coach Adam Locke or any member of the varsity or junior varsity teams. If you would like to place an order and aren't acquainted with a member of the team, feel free to give me a call and I'll hook you up. Orders will be delivered on Saturday, March 20, or you can choose to pick it up at Riverside Park that day before noon. All profits will be used to keep the field up to par during the 2010 season. Coach Locke and the Panthers appreciate your support.

Edmund 'Pa' Ernest Kletsch

Mr. Edmund “Pa” Ernest Kletsch, 78, of Anton passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at his residence.

Thelma Cox

MADISONVILLE -- Thelma Cox, 78, of 195 Adam Lane, Madisonville, formerly of Central City, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and a member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Central City.

Allie Barnett Holmes Utley

Allie Barnett Holmes Utley, 76, of Nebo passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.

Roy Landis Ray Sr.

Roy Landis Ray Sr., 68, of Dawson Springs died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at his home. He was an Army veteran and was employed at Sun State Security.

Royce Earl East

Royce Earl East, 52, of Dawson Springs died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his home.

Dinosaurs coming to Louisville Zoo

LOUISVILLE, Ky.(AP)-- Dinosaurs will be invading the Louisville Zoo this week.

Local Briefs

Census notification letters to arrive soon

Social networking used as learning tool

LOUISVILLE -- After spending the day practicing cursive writing and discussing how money moves through a community, Mike Ice's second-graders at Dunn Elementary took out their notebooks and described what they'd learned -- in 140 characters or fewer.

Ky. lethal injection method on course for approval

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky's method of executing condemned prisoners could be in place again by May after a legislative committee raised no objection to the state's three-drug lethal injection protocol.

High Voltage electrifies on national stage

Hopkins County Central's High Voltage dance team brought home a pair of third-place trophies from the National Dance Alliance championships this weekend.

Fire chiefs eye accountability boost

Hopkins County fire departments are working to improve command and control at incident scenes by bettering overall accountability.

KSP charge mother with murder

LA GRANGE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky State Police say the mother of a newborn whose body was found in the trash at a state prison is facing a murder charge.

Stumbo: Tax foes won't get school projects

FRANKFORT -- Kentucky House members who opposed a revenue measure linked to balancing the next state budget will be empty-handed when school construction projects are doled out as part of the spending plan, Speaker Greg Stumbo said Monday.

Lethal injection method on course for approval

FRANKFORT -- Kentucky's method of executing condemned prisoners could be in place again by May after a legislative committee raised no objection to the state's three-drug lethal injection protocol.

Sony to start selling 3-D TVs in June

TOKYO – Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace the technology for their living rooms.

Kroger 4Q profit falls 27 percent; margins shrink

CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co.'s profit fell 27 percent in the fourth quarter, even as sales rose with a boost from the grocer's gasoline incentives for regular customers.

Class-action lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B-plus

MIAMI – Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.

Casner Road closures to continue

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to continue daytime closures along Casner Road in the eastern part of Hopkins County to allow for road maintenance.

Police Reports

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March 8th, 2010

Teachers picked to help initiative

OWENSBORO, Ky. -- Math teachers at Daviess County Public Schools are taking part in a new grant project, preparing for the state's new core learning standards initiative by designing a system of assessments to track and judge student progress and ability.

Pilobolus Dance Theatre arrives Saturday at Glema Mahr Center

The Pilobolus Dance Theatre will perform Saturday, March 13 at 7:30pm at the Glema Mahr Center in Madisonville.

Officers fire on armed Ky. man

SANDGAP, Ky. (AP)-- Kentucky State Police say two officers responding to a domestic argument in central Kentucky shot and wounded a man holding a shotgun.

Criticism mounts for Kentucky League of Cities

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Criticism of the Kentucky League of Cities is mounting over a state audit that criticized its spending, and some member cities are withholding their dues.

Paul, Mongiardo have strong leads in U.S. Senate primary

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Republican Rand Paul and Democrat Dan Mongiardo have strong leads in their U.S. Senate primary campaigns, according to a new statewide poll.

AIG sells Alico unit to MetLife for $15.5 billion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – American International Group will sell a second overseas life and health insurance unit for $15.5 billion to MetLife Inc. in an ongoing bid to repay billions in government aid.

CSX to test ground for lead

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- CSX has agreed to take soil samples from under a bridge it owns in south central Kentucky to test for any contamination from peeling paint flakes.

Member wrapped in toilet paper, set afire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has suspended its University of Kentucky chapter after a prank involving fire.

New Louisville arena on schedule to open Nov. 1

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A construction official says the new 22,000-seat Louisville arena is on schedule to open Nov. 1.
March 7th, 2010

Group planning tour of Ruby House

The day Judy Hines stepped inside the front door of the historic Ruby House, she knew it was where she needed to be.

2,600 wait in line in Lexington for 100 jobs

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- About 2,600 people lined up at a Lexington job fair to apply for about 100 well paying but temporary railroad jobs.

Bridge work planned on parkway

Eastbound traffic on a portion of the Western Kentucky Parkway will be restricted to one lane starting Monday as crews make repairs to a railroad bridge.
 
 
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