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Friday, October 29, 2021

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TWO CHARGED AFTER TRIGG COUNTY ROBBERY
Just before 3 pm Saturday, Kentucky State Police Post 1 received a call from a resident of Woodland Drive in Cadiz reporting that he had been a victim of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that two individuals entered a residence on Woodland Drive, pointed weapons at two people, and demanded money and marijuana.The suspects were identified as 18 year old Noah Beaudry of Cadiz and 19 year old Dequain Mayes of Hopkinsville. On Tuesday, State Police located and arrested Beaudry and charged him with Robbery, Burglary, and Theft by Unlawful Taking. Mayes was arrested yesterday on the same charges. Both were lodged in the Christian County Jail.

PAVING PROJECT BEGINS SATURDAY ON MAIN STREET IN MURRAY
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans milling and paving along a section of Main Street through Murray starting Saturday. This paving project runs along Main Street from the Doran Road intersection to the Industrial Road intersection, a distance of just over 2 miles. Milling is expected to start on Saturday, with asphalt paving to start on Monday. Motorists should be alert for one lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers. Some delays are possible during the movement and placement of equipment to facilitate the work.

MES AND MMS SCORE WELL IN LATEST FROM USNWR
In the U.S. News & World Report Data, Murray Elementary School ranks 14th out of 681 Kentucky elementary schools. Murray Middle School achieved a ranking of 7th out of 302 Kentucky middle schools, and 25th out of 681 Kentucky elementary schools. The methodology for the brand new elementary and middle school rankings focuses on Math and Reading proficiency and how well students perform compared to expectations. In the 2021 U.S. News & World Report, Murray High School ranked eighth out of Kentucky’s 382 high schools.

CALLOWAY POSITIVITY RATE NOW UNDER 3%
Due to lower case numbers, the Calloway County Health Department will now release weekly updated COVID-19 reports on Friday’s, beginning today. Calloway County’s latest reported positivity rate is 2.41% which is lower than the state rate of 5.17%. Calloway County is one of 70 of the state’s 120 counties outside of the red zone for COVID-19 Incidence Rates. The state reported 930 confirmed new cases and 31 confirmed new deaths yesterday. There are currently 861 hospitalized, which is 231 less than last Wednesday, including 271 in ICU, which is 57 less than a week ago.

EXIT 4 ENTRY RAMP AT I-24 TO CLOSE FOR 2 HOURS SATURDAY
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans an eastbound work zone lane restriction at the I-24 Paducah Exit 4 Interchange Saturday morning which will include a closure of the eastbound Exit 4 entry ramp. This work zone for expansion joint adjustments on the Perkins Creek Bridge is expected to start at approximately 7 am and remain in place for approximately two hours. Motorists seeking access to I-24 eastbound at Paducah Exit 4 should use Exit 3 or Exit 7. There will be no marked detour. There should be no impact to westbound traffic.

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES FALL IN MOST COUNTIES, UP SLIGHTLY IN CALLOWAY
Unemployment rates rose in two Kentucky counties between September 2020 and September 2021, fell in 116, and stayed the same in two, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Cumberland, Oldham, and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 2.8% each. Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate at 11.1%. The Purchase Area Jobless Rate was 4% with Carlisle reporting the lowest rate of 3.4%, while Ballard and Fulton counties were the highest at 4.6%. Calloway County’s jobless rate in September was 4%, up slightly from 3.9% in August.

IN AND AROUND KENTUCKY
FRANKFORT—During his weekly Team Kentucky update yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear announced 1,755 new jobs and $822.7 million in investment. GE Appliances will add over 1,000 full-time jobs and invest $450 million over the next two years as the company continues its commitment to the commonwealth with upgrades at Appliance Park in Louisville. ARGI Financial Group LLC will create 245 quality job opportunities in the years ahead with a $2.7 million investment in Louisville. Tyson Foods in Bowling Green moved forward with plans for a $355 million manufacturing operation, which will create 450 full-time jobs. In addition, Pitman Creek Wholesale LLC will open a new headquarters facility in Lincoln County, a $15 million project creating 60 full-time jobs.

HAZARD—The Hazard community is showing support for its high school as negative reactions to a controversial Homecoming assembly increase. The school attracted national attention after photos were posted on its athletics Facebook page showing male students dressed in lingerie giving administrators lap dances. Dozens of students and parents attended a rally yesterday evening at Triangle Park in the downtown area. Students did chants and spoke in defense of their principal and Mayor Happy Mobelini, who briefly appeared at the event. Governor Andy Beshear and other state leaders have spoken out about the event, calling actions by some students unacceptable.

LEXINGTON—One person is dead and another was found shot at a Lexington crash scene. Police responded to the scene last night at Price Road and Fairdale Drive. Officials haven’t released information about what led to the crash or what killed the victim. The condition of the person who was shot isn’t known.

BOURBON COUNTY—The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a historic church bell was stolen. Members of Shawn Baptist Church gathered yesterday to discuss the theft of their bell that dates back to the Civil War. Members say the bell was stolen sometime during the week. Deputies say they are looking into area scrap yards as part of their investigation.

FORT CAMPBELL—Fort Campbell is issuing a notice about increased noise and traffic next month. About 16-thousand Screaming Eagle Soldiers will participate in Operation Lethal Eagle November 1st through the 21st. It will be the first time in nearly 20 years the entire 101st Airborne Division will train together.

TENNESSEE—State lawmakers could vote today on measures that would roll back COVID-19 mandates. If passed, the legislative package would limit mask mandates and make it difficult to enforce vaccination requirements. It would also ban requirements for proof of vaccination, and prevent kids from getting vaccinated without a parent’s permission. The House and Senate versions could reach the floor of both chambers today.

TENNESSEE—A threat made against Portland High School is under investigation. The threat was made on social media on Wednesday night. A Portland police officer and Sumner County sheriff’s deputies were on campus yesterday. School was in session yesterday, but on heightened alert.

TENNESSEE—The Grand Ole Opry is set for a celebration this weekend. The world’s longest-running radio show will have its 5,000th Saturday night broadcast tomorrow. The Grand Ole Opry radio show first started airing in 1925 before expanding to TV and eventually digital streaming platforms. The special evening of music will include Vince Gill, Connie Smith and The Gatlin Brothers, and will be shown on country lifestyle network Circle and streamed live on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

 

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