JAIL LOG
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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, May 10, through Sunday, May 17. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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CALENDAR JOB FAIR Hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Solutions Acara Hospice, Monterey Mushrooms, Amycel, Durham School Services, Mas Tec, and more. Come down to the Kimbro Center on Wednesday, May 20 from 1 p.m.
Fourth of July funding up to $10K for 250th
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Madison County commissioners May 12 approved $15,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for two upcoming summer events. Madisonville received $10,000 for its second Fourth of July Celebration at Lake Madison Park, double the $5,000 originally requested.
Council backs three Lake Madison Park projects
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Kayak rentals, a fitness court and a concrete trail all win approval The Madisonville City Council voted Monday to bring kayak rentals, an outdoor fitness court and a concrete walking trail to Lake Madison Park. City Manager Kelcey Young brought the kayak rental agreement to the council May 11 and recommended a contract with Whenever Water Sports.
Council hears of first Cowboy Day, summer events
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City manager updates council on plans as routine business clears The Madisonville City Council heard plans for the city’s first Cowboy Day and a slate of summer events as it cleared routine business Monday. City Manager Kelcey Young told the council May 11 that the city will hold its first Cowboy Day on July 18 from 2 to 8 p.m.
MIS STUDENT COUNCIL CLEANS WINDOWS FOR TEACHERS
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Madisonville Intermediate School Student Council members wipe down teacher windshields in the school parking lot as a teacher appreciation gesture.
Annual blood drive set for June 10
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Madisonville Christian Fellowship will host its annual blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Police arrest suspect in West Collard Street shooting
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Madisonville police arrested a man on a first-degree felony charge after a woman was shot at a home on West Collard Street, according to the Madisonville Police Department.
Officers were dispatched to the residence just before 1 a.m. Thursday on a report of possible shots fired, according to police. They found a woman with a gunshot wound to her upper leg.
Police said the suspect, identified as Arturo Jesus Sosa, had fled the scene in a white pickup.
