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Madisonville Sanitation Officials Promote City Recycling

Rob Canning — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:56:04 +0000

Madisonville sanitation officials say nearly 30% of the city's population is using the city's iRecycle program. In October, the city began the program to keeping garbage collection fees low by reducing the number of tons transported to the Hopkins County Regional Landfill. City Sanitation Superintendent Robert Janes said he hopes 70 per cent of the population will sign on by the end of the next fiscal year.

Beekeeping Ordinance Passes Madisonville City Council

Austin Ramsey — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:24:17 +0000

Beekeeping is now legal in Madisonville after the city council voted in favor yesterday of an ordinance that would strike down the 47-year-old ban on hives.

Councilman Mark Lee, who sponsored the ordinance, said it passed unanimously and with no changes in a special-called meeting.

Madisonville Wins Arbor Day Award

Drew Adams — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:42:17 +0000

The National Arbor Day Foundation has named Madisonville a "A Tree City USA" Community.

The city is recognized for its incorporation of an active tree board, tree care ordinance, community forestry program and participating in an Arbor Day celebration. This year marks the 18th time the city has received the award.

Meet Leva Bates, Madisonville Native, MSU Graduate and Professional Wrestler

Kate Lochte — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:39:41 +0000

Kate Lochte continues our series of interviews with young people of western Kentucky who are finding success in major markets. This time we meet professional wrestler Leva Bates, former Madisonville resident, Madisonville high school graduate, and Murray State University graduate. She made her professional debut in 2006, and has since won the CCW Women's Championship, SCW Women's Championship, and USCW Women's Championships. In 2012, Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked her among the 50 best female singles wrestlers. Initially, Leva attended FXE Wrestling School to become a manager, but was informed by her teachers that she wasn't a manager, she was a wrestler.

Childrens Author Lin Oliver Comes to Madisonville

Kate Lochte — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:20:56 +0000

Lin Oliver is the author of the Who Shrunk Daniel Funk series, and the co-author, with Henry Winkler, of the bestselling Hank Zipzer series. She is a writer and producer of movies, books, and television series for children and families. The co-founder and executive director of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and sons. On Sounds Good, we learned more about the event in Madisonville with Lin and fellow writer Theo Baker. Visit her at linoliver.com.

Hopkins County Celebrates Literacy March 4-9

Kate Lochte — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:10:16 +0000

The Hopkins County Literacy Celebration is March 4 through 9th. Schools are getting books written by Lin Oliver and Henry Winkler, as well as Linn Oliver and Theo Baker. Author Lin Oliver visits for a Chamber Hot Topic Lunch and there's a short story contest for students. Kate Lochte speaks with Patricia Wiles, Coordinator of Marketing and Media for Madisonville-Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, previewing the upcoming event.

Train Kills Driver at Earlington Crossing

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:39:45 +0000

A Madisonville woman died Wednesday night when a train hit her car in Earlington. 26-year-old Keisha Young was pronounced dead on the scene by Hopkins County Coroner Dennis Mayfield.

Downtown Turnaround, Retail Climate & Initiatives in Madisonville Area

Kate Lochte — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:40:32 +0000

How is the retail climate among Madisonville and Hopkins Co. merchants? What initiatives are they doing for the holidays? Today on Sounds Good, Kate Lochte speaks with Harriett Whitaker, President, Madisonville-Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce about what the community is doing and the 'ARTcans,' part of the Downtown Turnaround Partnership.

Berry Plastics to Reopen in Madisonville

Whitney Jones — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:22:45 +0000

Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the reopening of Berry Plastics Corporation in Madisonville. The move creates more than 400 full-time jobs. Beshear says nearly $100 million is being invested in the plastic packaging manufacturer.

Madisonville Arrests Up 24 Percent from Last Year

Shelly Baskin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:48:43 +0000

Arrests in the city of Madisonville Kentucky are up 24 percent compared to last year. Police Chief Wade Williams credits increased patrols and the use of statistical analysis of crimes for the rise in arrests.