FRANKFORT, Ky. (10/19/19) — Gov. Matt Bevin recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky sailor who died in World War II, but whose remains have just been positively identified. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the remains of a U.S. serviceman, accounted for from World War II are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Navy Seaman 2nd Class Hubert P. Hall, 20,…

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (10/18/19) — Madisonville Police Department released the following reports today: Herman L. Gibbons, address unknown, was charged Oct. 17 with careless driving, no use of turn signal, second-degree fleeing police, tampering with physical evidence and first-degree possession of methamphetamine. Demarco L. Washington of Madisonville was charged Oct. 17 with first-degree possession…

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (10/18/19) — Hopkins County Genealogical Society reports a change for the upcoming presenter scheduled for next week. The society meets 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hopkins County Government Center, 56 N. Main St. in Madisonville. The program will be presented by Betty Cox: "Cicely, Ancestress of Cox, Bailey, Harrelson and other families of Hopkins County — an Early Jamestown Settler."…

UPDATE: PADUCAH, Ky. (10/18/19) — McCracken County Sheriff's Office reported a local jail escapee is back in jail. Christopher B. Peevyhouse, 19 of Paducah, was spotted 1:04 p.m. today walking down South Gum Springs Road. He was charged with second-degree escape. SurfKY News PADUCAH, Ky. (10/17/19) — Kentucky State Police reported receiving a call from the McCracken County Jail at approximately…

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (10/1719) — Madisonville Police Department released the following reports today: Alexandaro D. Barnes of Madisonville was charged Oct. 16 with trafficking in marijuana and public intoxication. Geremy R. Labrado of Nashville was charged Oct. 15 with failure to appear. SurfKY News

Defending Christianity KENTUCKY (10/17/19) — Two federal judges have protected Christians’ rights. Iowa Univ. and its officers had kicked InterVarsity and some other religious groups off campus in June 2018. “Judge Stephanie M. Rose of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, called the university's conduct ‘ludicrous’ and ‘incredibly baffling.’ ” Judge Rose ruled, “that…

KENTUCKY (10/17/19) — Fall is officially upon us, which means the end of the interim is quickly approaching. It is hard to believe that in less than 100 days, the General Assembly will convene at the Capitol for the 2020 Regular Session. Advancing public policy is one of the cornerstones of the legislative branch. The General Assembly is utilizing this time away from Frankfort to reflect on…

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (10/17/19) — Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports today: Ronnie Allen of Bremen was served Oct. 10 with a Caldwell County warrant on the charge of failure to appear. Christopher Douglas of Earlington was served Oct. 15 with Bullitt and Jefferson county warrants on the charges of failure to appear. Christopher D. Harvey of Kuttawa was charged Oct. 16…

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (10/16/19) — Madisonville Police Department released the following reports today: Kevin Shane Jemerison of Madisonville was charged Oct. 15 with theft by unlawful taking-automobile (less than $10,000). Diana M. Todd of Madisonville was charged Oct. 15 with public intoxication (excludes alcohol) and second-degree disorderly conduct. Elizabeth Phillips of Madisonville was charged…

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (10/16/19) — Mahr Park Arboretum plans a “Fall Migration Birding Hike” 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Guide Erika Wood will lead participants on the hike, just in time for cooler weather coupled with the perfect opportunity to observe warblers and other species as they move through the area. Guests are asked to meet at the Welcome Center by 1:50 p.m. and wear weather appropriate shoes and…

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (10/16/19) — Marty Denny, MD joined Baptist Health Medical Group Heart and Vascular Center this month, health officials reported. Denny earned a medical degree from Indiana University. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville, where he also completed a cardiology fellowship and served as chief fellow. He is board certified in interventional…

KENTUCKY (10/16/19) — The Markets The world breathed a sigh of relief last week when the United States and China took a step toward a trade-war truce. Financial Times reported the United States agreed to not increase tariffs from 25 percent to 30 percent on $250 billion of Chinese imports next week. (Current tariffs remain in place, and it is possible new tariffs will be imposed on additional…

KENTUCKY (10/16/19) — Employer Plans Can Offer the Foundation of a Comfortable Retirement October 20 to 26, 2019, is National Retirement Security Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. Established by Congress in 2006, National Retirement Security Week is designed to elevate public knowledge about retirement savings and to encourage employees to…

UNITED STATES (10/16/19) — Income Tax on Social Security vs. the Earnings Test Ask Rusty – Income Tax on Social Security vs. the Earnings Test Dear Rusty: I retired from work this year (age 62) and I will receive my first social security benefits in September. Is there a special rule for the first year you retire that allows you to not pay taxes on your social security since you have earned no…

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (10/15/19) — Madisonville Police Department released the following reports today: Brittany L. Nance of Dixon was charged Oct. 14 with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine-less than 2 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Joseph Michael Ray of Nortonville was charged Oct. 14 with first-degree trafficking in meth-less than 2 grams and…

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (10/15/19) — Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports today: Richard L. Homes of Bloomington, Indiana was charged Oct. 9 with failure to appear (Warren County). Gevin Lemons of Paducah was charged Oct. 9 with two counts of failure to appear and failure to pay court costs. Howard McKinney of Murfreesboro, Tennessee was charged Oct. 9 with failure to appear…