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Madisonville, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Madisonville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want FAA-certified ag drone skills without leaving Madisonville?
  • How a Madisonville shipping trail unraveled an $86,000 bourbon scam
  • Which Madisonville yard sales should be on your route this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Taylor Borton and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: High thin cloudiness, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. FAA Certification Workshop and Exam for Agricultural Drone Pilots (morningagclips.com) — Aspiring agricultural drone pilots in Madisonville can soon take an intensive two-day FAA Part 107 prep workshop at the Hopkins County Extension Office, followed by an optional on-site exam at Madisonville Community College. With a high reported pass rate, the $400 course targets already-trained pilots seeking certification, but space is limited and preregistration is required by July 1.
   

2. Man accused of scamming rare bourbon buyers with juice in Florida, other states (wfla.com) — Madisonville police are investigating a Hopkins County man accused of mailing apple juice and empty boxes instead of the rare bourbon buyers thought they were purchasing, after complaints surfaced at the local UPS office. Court documents say victims span Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Florida, with losses topping $86,000 and nearly 100 collectible bottles involved.
   

3. Tri-State Yard Sales & Events Guide (wbkr.com) — Madisonville bargain hunters have a full slate of yard sales this Friday and Saturday, with multi-home events in the Westmoor neighborhood plus several individual sales around town. The broader tri-state guide also highlights major festivals, highway sales, and community events in nearby cities, giving locals plenty of options for a weekend of treasure hunting and short road trips.
   

4. Miners Fall at Home in Extra Innings to Paducah Chiefs (yoursportsedge.com) — Madisonville baseball fans saw the Miners drop a 7–6 heartbreaker at home to the Paducah Chiefs in extra innings after briefly leading 6–4. Despite strong nights from several hitters and a two-run homer by Tanner Wallace, a late Chiefs rally and a bases-loaded walk in the 10th sealed the loss, with Madisonville now looking to rebound at Hopkinsville Thursday night.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 20
  • Model Train Show →
    The Ballard Convention Center, 605 E Arch St, Madisonville
    10:00 am

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  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Madisonville. Apply here.
  • Pilot Flying J posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Madisonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madisonville here.

Ok Madisonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Madisonville

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Madisonville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.