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Hot temperatures have settled over the Midwest, and western Kentucky is not being spared from the extreme heat. At noon., the mercury is up to nearly 90 degrees, but with a dewpoint at almost 78 degrees, it feels more like 103. Humidity is at a thick 71.6%, according to readings from the Hopkins County mesonet. The Madisonville area is at a 3 in the maximum heat risk forecast, according to the National Weather Service office in Paducah. The highest rating is a 4.

After a relatively mild June, summer is expected to come on with a vengeance this week with the first extended heat wave of the season. According to the National Weather Service office in Paducah, the entire quad state will likely see hot days with dangerous heat indices through Thursday night. / Forecasters have issued a heat advisory through today, with an excessive heat watch from 11 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Thursday.

Town Crier The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will be having a "Two For One Saturday," today at 10 a.m., in the Government Center Fiscal Court Room, 56 N. Main Street. The first program at 10 a.m. will be presented by Susan Hughes of Franklin, Ky., "History of the Octagon House in Franklin." After a break with refreshments the second program will start at 11 a.m. and will be presented by Susan Hughes discussing "The New Madrid Earthquake." Everyone is welcome. Please use the north entrance.

The fourth annual Teresa’s Hope Scholarship Gala was held on Tuesday night to celebrate students and families as they make the next step toward higher education. The event, organized by the Matchem Community Revitalization Corporation (MCR), provides scholarships for the gaps and unexpected expenses that come with starting college. The evening included a special welcome video from Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman.

Town Crier The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will be having a "Two For One Saturday," Saturday at 10 a.m., in the Government Center Fiscal Court Room, 56 N. Main Street. The first program at 10 a.m. will be presented by Susan Hughes of Franklin, Ky., "History of the Octagon House in Franklin." After a break with refreshments the second program will start at 11 a.m. and will be presented by Susan Hughes discussing "The New Madrid Earthquake." Everyone is welcome. Please use the north entrance.

Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. The filing Wednesday comes nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors over the July 4 holiday weekend at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. Camp owner Richard Eastland also died in the flood. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in Houston, the camp listed its debt as exceeding $10 million.

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James Wilson’s service in the Revolutionary War has been hard to verify. He received several grants on Pond and Tradewater rivers, south of Green River, land which was set aside by Virginia to reward soldiers who served. James is named in a listing of pension payments in Kentucky. He received a pension of $8 until his death in 1840. Additional proof is his tombstone that is located in the Ridgewood Subdivision on Island Ford Road, in Madisonville.

The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts will present "Legally Blonde The Musical" July 10-12 as part of its community theatre program, organizers announced. Based on the popular film, the musical follows Elle Woods, whose life is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her to attend Harvard Law School. Determined to win him back, Elle gains admission to Harvard and discovers her own potential while challenging stereotypes and pursuing her dreams.