Muhlenberg County, KY County Profile

Muhlenberg County, KY
County Profile
Compiled by
UK Center for Rural Health/Madisonville
200 Clinic Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-3436
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Contents:
Demographics…..…………………….…3-5
County Overview/Stats…………………………………………………………………...…4
Description of Greenville (county seat)………………………………………………......…5
Education………………………....……6-12
Public Schools……………………………………………………………………………….7
Adult Education/College…………………………………………………………….……..11
Newspapers………………………………………………………………………………...12
Libraries………………………………………………………………………………..…..12
Government………………..…………13-31
County Officials…………………………………………………………………………....14
City Officials:
• Bremen…………………………………….…………………………………...…..18
• Central City……………………………………………….…………………...…...19
• Drakesboro…………………………………………………………………...…….20
• Greenville……………………………………………………………………..…...21
• Powderly…………………………………………………………………………...22
• South Carrollton………………………………………………………………....…23
National & State Officials………………………………………………………………….24
Health & Healthcare………………....32-44
County Health Ranking (by the Kentucky Institute of Medicine)…………………………33
County Health Indicators (by kentuckyhealthfacts.org)……………………………...……34
Health/Healthcare Statistics…………………………………………………………….….35
County Hospital……………………………………………………………………………36
Medical Providers (partial listing)…………………………………………………………38
County Health Department………………………………………………………………...41
Long Term Care………………………………………………………….………………..42
Dentist listing……………………………………………………………………………....43
Optometrist listing…………………………………………………………………………44
Economy/Industry…………………...45-48
Economy Statistics…………………………………………………………..…….……….46
Chamber of Commerce information…………………………………….….………….…..46
Economic Development information………………………………………………………47
Selected Statistics from the 2007 Economic Census…………………………….…….…..48
Recreation/Tourism…..…………..….49-51
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not claim responsibility for incorrect information. This guide was developed as a resource for organizations and
individuals. The information in this guide will be updated from time to time. To obtain the most current copy of
this guide, or to leave comments or questions, contact the UK Center for Rural Health in Madisonville, KY, at 270824-3436, or [email protected]
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Overview/Demographics
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(Source: http://www.muhlenbergcounty.ky.gov/default.htm)
Nestled among the hills and valleys of western Kentucky’s coal field region lies Muhlenberg County.
Formed in 1798 from the neighboring counties of Logan and Christian, Muhlenberg County was named
after General John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, a clergyman, a soldier, and a politician of the Colonial,
Revolutionary, and Post-Revolutionary eras.
Overview for Muhlenberg County, KY
People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)
Value
Population (2010)
31,307 Covered Employment
Growth (%) since 1990
Industry Overview (2010)
(By Place of Work)
0.0%
Average wage per job
Households (2009)
12,979 Manufacturing - % all jobs in County
Labor Force (persons) (2010)
13,518
Unemployment Rate (2010)
11.0
Average wage per job
$26,621
Median Household Income (2009)
$35,163 Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+
(ACS 2005-2009)
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+
(ACS 2005-2009)
Average wage per job
19.2
75.2
9,179
$36,960
8.1%
$39,178
Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in
County
Per Capita Personal Income (2009)
Poverty Rate (2009)
Value
3.4%
$43,741
D
D
Average wage per job
2.0%
Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County
9.8
Average wage per job
$34,740
(Source: http://www.stats.indiana.edu/uspr/a/us_profile_frame.html)
USA Counties IN Profile provides current federal statistics on a variety of demographic and economic indicators. Read "About the Profile"
for the best understanding of the data, ranks and computations. This profile is produced by STATS Indiana, a web service of the Indiana
Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Major support for this effort is provided by the State of
Indiana. Updated: July 08, 2011 at 15:18
Races in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
(Source: http://www.city-data.com/county/Muhlenberg_County-KY.html)
White Non-Hispanic (93.7%)
Hispanic (0.7%)
Black (4.6%)
Two or more races (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
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Major Communities:
(Source:
• Bremen, Central City (town)
• Graham, South Carrollton
• Powderly
• Greenville (county seat)
• Beechmon
• Drakesboro
County Seat: Greenville
Wikipedia.com)
(Source: http://www.muhlenbergcounty.ky.gov/default.htm)
The county seat is Greenville, where one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state is located. Built in
1907 the courthouse was and still is the focal point of downtown Greenville. The county has a total land
area of 1230 km and 12 km of water with the two primary geographic features being the Green River and
Lake Malone. Muhlenberg County and the Green River will forever be linked in the minds of many by
the John Prine song called "Paradise" about a now defunct coal mining town in Muhlenberg County.
(Historic photos are from http://www.muhlenbergcountyky.com/page3.html.)
Completed Courthouse circa 1909
Courthouse in background circa 1946
Courthouse circa 1924
The beautiful 1907 Muhlenberg County Courthouse, located in historic downtown Greenville, was completely renovated in
2010. (Source: http://www.greatermuhlenbergchamber.com/about-the-county/government.aspx)
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Education
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Public Schools
(Primary source: http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us/)
(Source: http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us:81/Bremen/)
Bremen Elementary School
District No. 445, School No. 010, Grades PS-05
Est. Teachers 29, Est. Enrollment 385
Rick Carver, Principal
P.O. Box 10, 5000 Main St., Bremen, KY 42325
(270) 525-6686, Fax Number (270) 525-3380
Central City Elementary School
(Source:
District No. 445, School No. 030, Grades PS-05
Est. Teachers 34, Est. Enrollment 430
Mary Ann Payton, Principal
1501 N. 2nd St., Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474, Fax Number (270) 754-9570
http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us:81/central%20city/)
Greenville Elementary School
(Source:
District No. 445, School No. 040, Grades PS-05
Est. Teachers 39, Est. Enrollment 580
W. Lee Freeman, Principal
201 East Main Cross, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4830, Fax Number (270) 338-4847
http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us:81/Greenville/)
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Longest Elementary School
(Source: http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us:81/longest/contact/contact.htm)
District No. 445, School No. 115, Grades HS-05
Est. Teachers 36, Est. Enrollment 440
C. Brent Hardison, Principal
1020 N. Main St., Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2842, Fax Number (270) 338-3002
Muhlenberg South Elementary School
District No. 445, School No. 012, Grades PS-05
Est. Enrollment 600
Joe Wells, Principal
2005 U.S. Hwy. 431 South, Beechmont, KY 42323
(270) 476-2204, Fax Number (270) 476-1411
(Source: http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us:81/SouthElementary/)
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Muhlenberg North Middle School
(Source:
District No. 445, School No. 150, Grades 06-08
Est. Teachers 45, Est. Enrollment 580
Robert Davis, Principal
1000 N. Main St., Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3550, Fax Number (270) 338-2911
http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us:81/NorthMiddle/index.htm)
(Source:
Muhlenberg South Middle School
District No. 445, School No. 045, Grades 06-08
Est. Teachers 39, Est. Enrollment 550
Edward McCarraher, Principal
200 Pritchett Dr., Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4650, Fax Number (270) 338-0151
http://www.mberg.k12.ky.us:81/SouthMiddle/)
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Muhlenberg County High School
Muhl. Co. High East Campus (9-10)
338-9409
Muhl. Co. High West Campus (11-12) 338-0040
Website: http://muhenberg.kyschools.us/MCHS/
Muhlenberg County High School-East Campus
District No. 445
School No. 175
Grades 09-10
Est. Teachers 50
Est. Enrollment 754
Matt Perkins, Principal
2900 State Route 176, Greenville 42345
(270) 338-9409
Fax Number (270) 338-9710
Muhlenberg County High School-West Campus
District No. 445
School No. 175
Grades 11-12
Est. Teachers 52
Est. Enrollment 685
Matt Perkins, Principal
501 Robert Draper Way, Greenville 42345
(270) 338-0040
Fax Number (270) 338-2442
Muhlenberg County Career Alternative High School
District No. 445
School No. 011
Grades 09-12
Est. Teachers 4
Est. Enrollment 110
Mike Neal, Principal
3875 State Rt. Hwy. 181 N., Greenville 42345
(270) 338-5460 x421 Fax Number (270) 338-4918
Renaissance Center
District No. 445
School No. 035
Grades 07-12
Est. Teachers 7
Est. Enrollment 32
Randy McCarty, Principal
203 Airport Rd., Greenville 42345
(270) 338-0662
Fax Number (270) 338-2194
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Adult Education
Career Advancement Center, 50 Career Way, Central City, KY 42330
(Source: http://www.muhlon.com/clients/mee/index.html)
Email: [email protected] or Phone 270-338-5939.
The Career Advancement Center is designed to provide a resource to business and industry and to serve
the community. The following partners and activities are inside.
Muhlenberg Economic Enterprises
Located in the center. Their mission is industrial recruitment for the community along with assisting
industries expands.
The Career Advancement Center offers the following services
GED Testing
Learn to Read
English as a second Language
Family Learning
TABE Testing
English/Writing Skills
Computer Skills
A representative is available at the following times:
Monday 8:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12 noon
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Job Skills
Math Skills
Workkeys Testing
Friday 8:00am-12 noon
The center has a video conferencing room, which can accommodate 50 people, and is connected to the
state wide network for teleconferencing and distance learning. The room is capable of connecting to other
teleconferencing systems as well as business conferences and long distance meetings. Why travel to other
locations when you can meet here.
There are two computer labs connected to the internet that would allow those to learn and expand their
knowledge of computers and software applications.
There is an office to assist those who are seeking employment along with training through Adult
Education and GED testing for those seeking to receive their High School diploma.
This facility has an area for training on industrial equipment.
If you are looking for a place to conduct meetings, talk to other clients or business partners via video
conferencing, seek assistance in finding a job or looking to get computer training this is the place.
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Madisonville Community College - Muhlenberg Campus
(Source: http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/muhlenberg/)
406 West Everly Brothers Boulevard, Central City, KY 42330
Phone: (270) 757-9881
Toll-free: (866) 227-4812.
Muhlenberg Campus:
The Muhlenberg Campus of Madisonville Community College, which contains the P. A. and Pauline
Shaver Educational Center, provides graduating high school and non-traditional students of Muhlenberg
and nearby counties with affordable, convenient access to quality postsecondary instruction. Students may
take classes during the day or evening to:
•Obtain courses that apply toward a transfer degree
•Complete general education requirements for one of many academic programs available at any of the
other campuses of Madisonville Community College
•Fulfill requirements for the Certified Nurse Assistant certificate
•Upgrade job skills
Callers may reach the Muhlenberg Campus at (270) 757-9881 or toll-free at (877) 659-0819.
Newspapers
Leader News (weekly), 730 West Everly Brothers Blvd., 270-754-3000, www.ky-leadernews.com
Times Argus (weekly), 202 West Broad Street, 270-754-2331, www.timesargus.net
Libraries
(Source: http://www.mcplib.org/)
Central City Public Library—Broad Street, Central City—270-754-4630
Harbin Memorial Library—Main Street, Greenville—270-338-4760
Local History Annex—Main Street, Greenville—270-338-5388
Central City Public Library
Harbin Memorial Public Library
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Government
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County Government
(Source: http://www.muhlenbergcounty.ky.gov/elected/ unless noted otherwise.)
Muhlenberg County Judicial Building
136 S. Main St.
Greenville, Ky. 42345
(Image from: http://courts.ky.gov/Counties/Muhlenberg/default.htm)
Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Muhlenberg County Judge/Executive
(Source: http://www.kcjea.org/muhlenberg.html)
P. O. Box 137
Greenville, KY 42345
Office:
(270) 338-2520
Fax:
(270) 338-6116
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.muhlon.com/muhlenberg.net
Website:
Office Hours
8:00-4:00 Central Time
Contact: Linda Moore
Fiscal Court Meetings
2nd & 4th Thursday at 3:00 PM
Served as judge/executive since 2007
Rick Newman
Party Affiliation: Democrat
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Secretary: Linda Moore
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
270-338-2529
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Muhlenberg County Attorney: Darris Russell
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
P.O. Box 302
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-1322 – Office, (270) 338-7933 – Fax, [email protected]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Muhlenberg County Court Clerk: Gaylan Spurlin
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf & http://muhlenbergcountyclerk.com/)
P.O. Box 525
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-1441 – Office, (270) 338-1774 – Fax, [email protected]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fiscal Court Clerk: Kim Spurlin
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
270-338-1441
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------County Treasurer: Charles Lewis
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
270-338-1709
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Muhlenberg County Sheriff: Curtis McGehee
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf & http://muhlenbergcountysheriff.com/productcatalog.html)
P.O. Box 227
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3345 – Office, (270) 338-0766 – Fax, [email protected]
Meet Our Sheriff: Curtis McGehee was born in Greenville, KY. He is 1982 graduate of Muhlenberg
Central High School. He is married to Melissa Higgs McGehee. Melissa is a 1979 graduate of Hughes
Kirk High School. They have three children, Jon 23, Robbie 21, and Caleb 17.
Curtis’s leadership skills began to develop when he was in high school where he was actively involved in
FFA. During his junior and senior year he served as chapter president. His senior year he also served as
Pennyrile Regional President and upon graduating served as a state FFA officer. In the spring of 2009 he
was chosen as the last honorary FFA member of the Muhlenberg South High School.
When Curtis graduated from high school he attended Hopkinsville Community College where he majored
in law enforcement. Before becoming sheriff in 2011, he worked for two sheriffs as special deputy,
chaplain and drug prevention coordinator.
Perhaps the biggest success he has experienced is in the schools were Curtis has spent a lot of time
training children and youth in drug awareness.
Curtis has also spent several years as a pastor and knows the importance of working with people and
knows firsthand how the people of Muhlenberg County are being affected by criminal
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Muhlenberg County Jailer: Mark Curry
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
108 Court Row
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2263 – Office, (270) 338-2228 – Fax
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Muhlenberg County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): Bill Alward
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
P.O. Box 546
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4664 – Office, (270) 338-0674 – Fax, [email protected]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Road Supervisor: Robert Rhoades (Source:
http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
270-338-1740
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Muhlenberg County Coroner: Tony Armour (Source:
http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
627 Friendship Road
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0864
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Finance Officer: Laura Montgomery (Source:
http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
270-338-2520
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fiscal Court (Source:
http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
Regular Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday 3:00 pm
Magistrates:
District 1: Cozy Chappell, 270-476-2314
District 2: Terry Benton, 270-476-3798
District 3: Tommy Watkins, 270-338-0805
District 4: Daniel Bowles, 270-338-5895
District 5: Joe Glenn Mitchell, 270-754-1336
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Circuit Court Clerk: Janet Hearld
(Source: http://courts.ky.gov/Counties/Muhlenberg/default.htm)
136 S. Main Street
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4850
Janet Herald
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City Officials
Bremen, KY City Council and Mayor 2011
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
City of Bremen
Population: 365
City Hall
4537 Main Street
PO Box 128
Bremen, KY 42325
270-525-3493 phone
City Officials and Department Heads
Mayor
Roy Shaver
270-525-3493
City Clerk
Barbara Robinson
270-525-3493
City Council
Regular Meetings: 1st Monday 6:30 p.m.
Council Members:
Mischelle Nelson
90 S. Church St.
270-525-3570
David Fortney
90 Rose Ln.
270-525-0138
Kenneth Vincent
458 Buttermilk Rd.
270-525-6800
Judy Bullock
4474 Main St.
270-525-6345
(Image came from http://www.wktg.com/signsoffame.html)
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Central City, KY: City Council and Mayor 2011
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
Population: 5,893
City Hall
214 N. First St.
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-2336 phone
270-754-5745 fax
Email: [email protected]
www.centralcityky.com
City Officials and Department Heads
Mayor
Barry Shaver
270-754-2336
City Clerk
David Rhoades
270-754-2336
Deputy City Clerk
Melissa Holland
270-754-2336
City Attorney
Russell Croley Jr.
270-754-4030
Police Chief
Brent Roberson
270-754-2464
Fire Chief
Ricky King
270-754-2345
Public Works
Keith Hobgood
270-754-2336
City Council
Regular Meetings: 2nd Wednesday @ 5:00 pm
Council Members:
Beth Casey
402 Brown Meadows Dr.
270-757-0729
David Richey
159 Fairway Dr.
270-754-3309
Mae Christmas
106 W. 7th Ave.
270-754-5040
David Higgs
1104 Perkins Rd.
270-754-5547
Brent Moore
805 Pittman St.
270-754-3720
James Koper
211 J.H. Mitchell St.
270-754-9313
Jerry Durall
103 Country Club Dr.
270-754-1587
Mike Jenkins
109 Cardinal Dr.
270-754-1347
(Images came from: http://www.centralcitykytourism.com/)
Central City, KY-City Hall
Central City, KY: Home of the Everly Brothers
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Drakesboro, KY: Mayor and City Council 2011
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
City of Drakesboro
Population: 637
Drakesboro City Hall
PO Box 129
Drakesboro, KY 42337
270-476-8986 phone
270-476-7714 fax
Email: [email protected]
City Officials and Department Heads
Mayor
Jesse Gibson
270-476-8986
City Clerk
Melissa Maddox
270-476-8986
Treasurer
Josephine Sullivan
270-476-8986
City Attorney
Ken Kusch
270-476-8986
Fire Chief
Todd Ford
270-476-8986
Police Chief
Bobby Jenkins
270-476-8986
Manager/Admin.
Eddie Brake
270-476-8986
City Council
Regular Meetings: 2nd Monday after the 10th @ 5:30 pm
Council Members:
Tex Allen
212 Christian St.
270-476-2214
Brenda Knight
PO Box 249
270-476-8986
Tammy Allen
212 Christian St.
270-476-2214
Todd Ford
504 W. Mose Rager Blvd.
270-476-8986
Benjamin Kramer
127 Broad St.
270-476-1256
Barbara Piper
PO Box 53
270-476-8986
Drakesboro, KY
(Image from http://www.drakesboroky.com/)
Drakesboro City Hall
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Greenville, KY: Mayor & City Council 2011
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
City of Greenville
City Hall
PO Box 289
118 Court St.
Greenville, KY 42345
270-338-3966 phone
270-338-3007 fax
Email: [email protected]
City Officials
Mayor
City Admin./Clerk
City Attorney
Police Chief
Fire Chief
City Council
Regular Meetings:
Council Members:
Wade Walters
Bill Harlan
Doug West
Nick Sparks
Ross Jones
Jan Yonts
Population: 4,398
Eddie DeArmond
Ben Van Hooser
Cary Davis
Darren Harvey
Jerry Aders
270-338-3966
270-338-3966
270-338-1241
270-338-3133
270-338-3305
2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
111 Walters Ridge W
421 Hayes Street
400 Fox Dr.
201 Williams Dr.
229 Norman Circle
232 Norman Circle
270-338-5645
270-338-5414
270-338-5031
270-338-4233
270-338-2773
270-338-6790
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Powderly, KY: Mayor and City Council 2011
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/PeADD2011LocalDirectory.pdf)
City of Powderly
Population: 846
Powderly City Hall
211 Hillside Road
PO Box 106
Powderly, KY 42367
270-338-5123 phone
270-338-4990 fax
Email: [email protected]
City Officials and Department Heads
Mayor
Bobby Creager
270-338-5123
City Clerk
Sarah Spears
270-338-5123
City Attorney
Brent Yonts
270-338-0816
Police Chief
Wade Griggs
270-338-5123
City Commission
3rd Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
Regular Meetings:
Commissioners:
Jonathan Armour
114 E. Main St.
270-338-5123
Glenn Tate
201 Cleaton Rd.
270-338-1892
Brenda Keplinger
416 Hillcrest St.
270-338-4743
Bobby Webb
311 Webb St.
270-338-5123
(Image came from: http://www.bing.com/images )
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South Carrollton, KY: Mayor and Council 2011
(Source: http://www.peadd.org/files/PDF/planning/2009_Local_Directory.pdf)
City of South Carrollton
PO Box 121
10515 US Highway 431
S. Carrollton, KY 42374
270-977-9173
City Officials
Mayor
Ray Cessna
City Clerk
Wilma Jones
270-543-4572
City Council
Regular Meetings: 3rd Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Population: 184
270-977-9173
270-754-5831
(Image came from: http://www.bing.com/images
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National and State Officials:
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Delegation
http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/capitolimpact/gw_countydel.aspx?ClientCode=capitolimpact&State=ky&StName=Kentucky&StFIPS=21&FIPS=21177
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US Senators
Party
Residence
1
Mitch McConnell
R
London
2
Rand Paul
R
Hazard
#
1
#
1
#
1
US Representatives
Party
Ed Whitfield (01)
R
State Senators
D
State Representatives
Brent Yonts (015)
Tompkinsville
Party
Jerry Rhoads (06)
Residence
Residence
Madisonville
Party
D
Residence
Greenville
US Senator Mitch McConnell
(Source: http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/ & http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=1fd33876-ce57-45ca-abab286cc8b5c68b)
Senator Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell is the Senate Republican Leader. First elected to that position unanimously by his
colleagues in 2006, he is the 15th Senate Republican Leader and only the second Kentuckian to lead his
party in the Senate. The first, Alben Barkley, led the Democrats from 1937 to 1949.
Senator McConnell previously served, again by the unanimous vote of his colleagues, as the Republican
Leader in the 110th and 111th Congresses and the Majority Whip in the 108th and 109th Congresses.
McConnell also served in leadership as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee during
the 1998 and 2000 election cycles.
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First elected to the Senate in 1984, McConnell made history that year as the only Republican challenger in
the country to defeat a Democrat incumbent and as the first Republican to win a statewide Kentucky race
since 1968. McConnell’s victory in 2008 is also one for the record books: On November 4, he won nearly
a million votes, the most ever received for a Kentuckian in a statewide race.
Senator McConnell graduated with honors from the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences,
where he served as student body president. He also is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of
Law, where he was elected president of the Student Bar Association. McConnell worked as an intern on
Capitol Hill for Senator John Sherman Cooper before serving as chief legislative assistant to Senator
Marlow Cook and as deputy assistant attorney general to President Gerald Ford. Before his election to the
U.S. Senate, he served as judge-executive of Jefferson County, Kentucky, from 1978 until he commenced
his Senate term on January 3, 1985.
McConnell currently serves as a senior member of the Appropriations, Agriculture and Rules Committees.
Married to Elaine L. Chao, who served as President George W. Bush’s U.S. Secretary of Labor and is a
former president of the United Way of America and director of the Peace Corps, he is the proud father of
three daughters.
Senator McConnell Contact Information:
Email (Contact Form): http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactForm
• Washington Office:
361-A Russell Senate Office Building
• Louisville Office:
601 W. Broadway, Room 630
Washington, DC 20510
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (202) 224-2541, Fax: (202) 224-2499
• Paducah Office:
Professional Arts Building,
2320 Broadway, Suite 100
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: (270) 442-4554
• Bowling Green Office:
Federal Building
241 E. Main Street, Rm. 102
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 781-1673
Phone: (502) 582-6304
• Lexington Office:
771 Corporate Drive, Suite 108
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 224-8286
• Fort Wright Office:
1885 Dixie Highway, Suite 345
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-0188
• London Office:
300 S. Main Street, Suite 310
London, KY 40741
Phone: (606) 864-2026
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US Senator Rand Paul
(Source: http://www.paul.senate.gov/about.cfm)
(From website)
Senator Rand Paul, M.D. has been married for 20 years to the former Kelley Ashby, who is originally
from Russellville, Kentucky. Rand and Kelley have three sons: William, 18; Duncan, 14; and Robert, 11.
Dr. Paul and his family live in Bowling Green, where Rand owned his own ophthalmology practice and
performed eye surgery for 18 years.
Rand is the third of five children born to Carol and Ron Paul. He grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas and
attended Baylor University. He graduated from Duke Medical School in 1988. Dr. Paul completed a
general surgery internship at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta and completed his residency in
ophthalmology at Duke University Medical Center. Upon completion of his training in 1993, Rand and
Kelley moved to Bowling Green to start their family and begin his ophthalmology practice.
In 1995, Rand founded the Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic, an organization that provides eye exams
and surgery to needy families and individuals. Rand is a former president and 17 year member of Lions
Clubs International, which is dedicated to preserving sight by providing eyeglasses and surgery to the less
fortunate around the world. In recognition of his outstanding and sustained efforts to provide vision care to
Kentuckians in need, Lions Clubs International has awarded Rand many of its highest commendations.
In addition to his work with the Lions Clubs, Dr. Paul has provided free eye surgery to children from
around the world through his participation in the Children of the Americas Program.
A large part of Rand's daily work is dedicated to preserving the vision of our seniors. In 2002, The
Twilight Wish Foundation recognized Rand for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Seniors.
Rand is a devoted husband and father. He regularly volunteers to coach teams for each of his three sons in
Little League baseball, soccer, and basketball. Rand and Kelley have been members of The Presbyterian
Church since 1993, where Kelley currently serves as a Deacon. Rand is a hard-working, dedicated
physician, not a career politician. His entrance into politics is indicative of his life's work: a desire to
diagnose problems and provide practical solutions.
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He pledges to work every day in the U.S. Senate at reforming government and ending business as usual
here in our nation's capital
Committee Assignments
Senator Paul currently serves on the following committees:
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)
• Homeland Security and Government Affairs
• Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Rand Paul Contact Information:
Email: http://www.paul.senate.gov/contact_form.cfm
Washington, DC
SRC-5 Russell Senate Office Building
Hopkinsville
1100 S. Main St, Ste 12
Washington DC, 22204
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 202-224-4343
Phone: 270-885-1212
Bowling Green
1019 State St
Lexington
771 Corporate Dr, Ste 15
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 270-782-8303
Phone: 859-219-2239
Crescent Springs
541 Buttermilk Pk Ste 102
Louisville
600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pl, Rm 1072B
Crescent Springs, KY41017
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 859-426-0015
Phone: 502-582-5341
Owensboro
423 Federica St, Ste 305
Owensboro, KY 4301
Phone: 270-689-9085
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US Representative Ed Whitfield
(Source: http://whitfield.house.gov/)
US Representative Ed Whitfield
(From website)
Ed Whitfield was elected to Congress in 1994 as the first Republican to represent KY’s First
Congressional District.
Whitfield is a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky and attended Madisonville High School. He earned a
Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky. He also studied at Wesley
Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., where he now serves on the Board of Governors. Whitfield
served as a 1st Lieutenant in the 100th Division of the U.S. Army Reserves.
Congressman Whitfield served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1974-75 while practicing
law in Hopkinsville, where he operated a successful oil distributorship in the west Kentucky coal fields.
In 1979, he became Counsel to the President of Seaboard System Railroad in Washington, D.C. Later, he
was named Vice President of State Relations and then Vice President for Federal Railroad Affairs for
CSX Corporation. Whitfield served as Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Interstate Commerce
Commission (ICC) from 1991 to 1993 where he worked to reduce regulation of the nation’s barge,
railroad and trucking industries.
Congressman Whitfield serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the full House
Energy and Commerce Committee. He is also a member of the Subcommittee on the Environment and
Economy and the Subcommittee on Health.
The Energy and Commerce Committee is the oldest standing Committee in the House and presides over a
wide spectrum of issues, giving it the broadest jurisdiction of any Committee in the legislative body. The
Committee maintains primary responsibility for legislative oversight relating to healthcare,
telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health, air quality and
environmental health, the supply and delivery of energy and interstate and foreign commerce.
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During his eight terms in Congress, Whitfield has championed the needs and views of his constituents.
The First District is home to Fort Campbell, base for the 101st Airborne Division, the 160th Special
Operations Aviation Command, and the 5th Special Forces Group. Whitfield has consistently voted in
favor of a strong national defense, including enhanced benefits for all active duty service personnel,
retirees and veterans. He has pursued a pro-family agenda to permit prayer in schools, stop child
pornography and outlaw flag burning. Through his Committee assignment, Whitfield has worked to
promote access to health care, and to protect Medicare and Medicaid. He also has helped modernize our
national energy policy, while promoting clean uses of coal and protecting domestic uranium enrichment
capabilities at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, where he has been an advocate for the health and
welfare of its active and retired employees.
Congressman Whitfield’s major legislative accomplishments include creating the 170,000 acre National
Recreation Area at the Land Between the Lakes; introducing and passing legislation to create a Health
Compensation Program at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, which has paid over $315,000,000 in
compensation to 3,139 employees and their survivors; helping to create the first Medicare Prescription
drug benefit plan for seniors; and advocating for the humane treatment of animals.
The Congressman is married to Connie Harriman, who served as Asst Secretary of the Interior & Director
of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and, currently, as Sr Advisor for Presidential Initiatives at The Humane
Society of the US.
Congressman Whitfield and his wife, Connie.
Congressman Ed Whitfield Contact Information
Washington D.C. Office:
2411 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3115 Voice
(202) 225-3547 Fax
Henderson Office:
Ed Whitfield
222 First Street, Ste. 224
Henderson, KY 42420
Phone: (270) 826-4180
Fax: (270) 826-6783
Hopkinsville Office:
Ed Whitfield
1403 S. Main Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 885-8079
Fax: (270) 885-8598
Paducah Office:
Ed Whitfield
100 Fountain Avenue
Room 104
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: (270) 442-6901
Fax: (270) 442-6805
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State Senator Jerry P. Rhoads (D), Minority Whip
(Source: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/s006.htm)
Senate District 6:
Hopkins,
Muhlenberg
Ohio
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2002
Madisonville, KY 42431
Frankfort Address:
702 Capitol Avenue, Annex Room 251
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone Numbers:
(270) 825-1490 – Work
(270) 825-2949 – Home
(502) 564-8100 Ext. 622 – Annex
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Service: Senate 2003 – Present
Bio: Born July 5, 1941. Attorney, Rhoads and Rhoads, PSC. Baptist. Murray State Univ, BA. UK, JD.
US Army, Captain, Judge Advocate Generals Corp. UK College of Law Alumni, Bd, past member. MSU
Alumni, past member. UK Fellow, Lafferty Soc. Hopkins Co Family YMCA, Bd, past Pres. Building
Drive, Chair. Hopkins Co United Way, Bd, Vice Pres. Downtown Kiwanis. Am Legion. KY Academy of
Trial Attorneys, past Pres. Crime stoppers, past Bd. Madisonville-Hopkins Co Chamber of Commerce,
past Pres. Hopkins Co Revenue Task Force, Chair. Senate Minority Whip 2009.
Interim Committees: Banking and Insurance; Economic Development and Tourism; Economic
Development Task Force; Judiciary; Labor and Industry
Session Committees: Banking & Insurance (S); Committee on Committees (S); Economic Development,
Tourism & Labor (S); Judiciary (S); Rules (S)
Statutory Committees: Legislative Research Commission
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State Representative Brent Yonts (D)
(Source: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/h015.htm)
House District 15: Christian (part), Hopkins (part), Muhlenberg
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
232 Norman Circle
Greenville, KY 42345
Frankfort Address:
702 Capitol Avenue, Annex Room 366A
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone Numbers:
(270) 338-6790 – Home,
(502) 564-8100 Ext. 686 – Annex
(270) 338-0816 – Work, (270) 338-1639 – Work fax
Service: House 1997 - Present
Bio: Born March 21, 1949. Attorney. Baptist. Murray State Univ, BS, Magna Cum Laude. UK, JD. US
Army, First Lieutenant. Adjutant General Corps. Alpha Chi Honor Soc. KY Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission. Sunrise Children's Services, Dir. Third District Friend of Ed Award 1998.
KESPA Appreciation Award 1998. KY League of Cities Legislative Award 2003. Pond River Ducks
Unlimited 20-Year Sponsor Award 2003. Distinguished Freshman Legislator 1998. NCSL Labor and
Workforce Devel Committee, Vice Chair 2005-2006. NCSL Labor & Economic Devel Committee, Vice
Chair, 2006-2007, Chair 2008-2009. Regional Dir Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. NCSL Standing
Committee, Immediate Past Chair 2009-2010. NCSL Standing Committee, Overall Vice Chair 2009-2010.
KY Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Chair.
Interim Committees : Appropriations and Revenue; BR Sub. on Justice & Judiciary; Energy Special
Subcommittee; Judiciary; Labor and Industry; State Government
Session Committees: Appropriations & Revenue (H) [Vice Chair]; BR Sub. on Justice and Judiciary (H);
Judiciary (H) [Vice Chair]; Labor & Industry (H); State Government (H)
Statutory Committees: Government Contract Review Committee
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Health/Health Care
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*Muhlenberg County Health Ranking
Muhlenberg
*Source: Kentucky Institute of Medicine. The Health of Kentucky: A
County Assessment. Lexington, KY, 2007.
http://www.kyiom.org/healthky2007a.pdf
Green= Strengths
Yellow= Challenges
Tan= Outliers
County Health Ranking (out of 120, with 1 being the healthiest number)
100
Behavioral/Social Factors
Prevalence of Smoking (percent adult population)
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Prevalence of Youth Smoking (percent high school students)
Prevalence of Obesity (percent adult population)
Lack of Physical Activity (percent adult population)
Oral Health (percent adults missing 6 or more teeth)
Motor Vehicle Deaths (per 100,000,000 miles driven)
Violent Crime Offenses (per 100,000 population)
Drug Arrests (per 100,000 population)
Occupational Fatalities (per 100,000 workers)
Demographics
High School Graduation (percent adults 25 or older)
Per Capita Personal Income
Population Age 65 or Older (percent)
24
30
47
39
1.4
145
1,082
5
66
$21,346
14
Health Access
Uninsured Population (percent under age 65)
Primary Care Physician to Population Ratio (1:3,500)
Adequacy of Prenatal Care (percent pregnant women)
15
1.9
81
Immunization Coverage (percent children 19-35 months)
76
Health Outcomes
Low Birth Weight (per 1,000 live births)
Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births)
Infectious Disease (per 100,000 population)
Prevalence of Diabetes (percent adults)
Limited Activities in Previous Month (percent adults)
Cardiovascular Deaths (per 100,000 population)
Cancer Deaths (per 100,000 population)
Total Mortality (per 100,000 population)
Premature Death (years lost per 100,000 population)
Cancer Death Rates (per 100,000 population)
Lung/Bronchus
Colorectal
Breast
Prostate
Strengths:
Low smoking
Low occupational
fatalities
Availability of primary
care physicians
Challenges:
Obesity
Low birth weight
Infant mortality
Cardiovascular deaths
Lung/bronchus cancer
Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Outliers:
Low physical activity
Limited activity
High colorectal cancer
rate
9
8
7
9
39
442
225
1,028
11,543
89
38
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Muhlenberg County Health Synopsis: Muhlenberg County faces some serious health challenges. Despite these problems, the
county has strengths that indicate the potential for reducing health risks and saving lives. The county has comparatively low
rates of smoking and occupational fatalities, and the availability of primary care physicians makes health care more accessible.
Challenges that can effectively be addressed at the community level include low birth weights, infant mortality, obesity,
cardiovascular disease, and breast, lung, and prostate cancer deaths. Other health problems for which the county has some of
the state’s highest rates are days of limited activity, physical inactivity, and colorectal cancer. Though lower than the state
average, the county’s smoking rate is higher than the national average as well as that of many states. Reductions in smoking
would help reduce low birth weight deliveries, infant mortality, and lung cancer deaths. Improved nutrition and increased
physical activity will also help reduce obesity and the risk for diabetes, cardiovascular, and other diseases. Regular primary care
visits and screenings can reduce the risks of breast, colorectal, prostate, and other forms of cancer.
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Health Outcomes: Key Indicators- Muhlenberg County
(Source: kentuckyhealthfacts.org, http://www.kentuckyhealthfacts.org/data/location/show.aspx?loc=89)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
USA
7.4
8.0
23.0
Infectious Disease (per 100,000 population)
About the Indicator: The occurrence of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), tuberculosis, and hepatitis (all types).
Data Source: The Health of Kentucky: A County Assessment (Kentucky Reportable Disease System)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
USA
1.4
2.1
1.5
Motor Vehicle Deaths (per 100,000,000 miles driven)
Data Source: The Health of Kentucky: A County Assessment (Traffic Collisions in Kentucky)
Occupational Fatalities (per 100,000 workers)
Muhlenberg
5.1
Kentucky
8.0
USA
5.0
Data Source: The Health of Kentucky: A County Assessment (Kentucky Department of Labor, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries)
Premature Death (years lost per 100,000 population)
Muhlenberg
11,543.1
Kentucky
9,111.0
USA
7,562.0
About the Indicator: Years of Potential Life Lost prior to age 75 is a measure of premature mortality that is calculated over the age range
from birth to 75 years of age. Data Source: The Health of Kentucky: A County Assessment (Kentucky Health Profiles)
Total Mortality (per 100,000 population)
Muhlenberg
941.1
Kentucky
906.8
About the Indicator: Age-adjusted rate of deaths (from all causes) per year. Data Source: Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics
Less than Good Health (percent adults)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
County
27%(21.0 - 34.3)
23%(22.0 - 23.6)
County Group
26%(22.6 - 30.5)
23%(22.0 - 23.6)
About the Indicator: Adults were asked to rate their own health status as excellent, very good, good, fair or poor. Data indicates the
percentage of adults reporting their health status as generally being fair or poor. Data Source: BRFSS
Physically Unhealthy Days (per month)
County
County Group
Muhlenberg
6(4.4 - 8.1)
Kentucky
5(4.4 - 4.8)
5(4.4 - 6.4)
5(4.4 - 4.8)
About the Indicator: Avg # of days in past 30 days when physical health, including physical illness & injury, was not good. Data Source:
BRFSS
Mentally Unhealthy Days (per month)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
County
5(3.7 - 7.1)
4(4.2 - 4.5)
County Group
5(4.1 - 5.9)
4(4.2 - 4.5)
About the Indicator: Avg # of days in past 30 days when mental health, including stress, depression, & problems w/ emotions, was not
good. Data Source: BRFSS
Prevalence of Asthma (percent adults)
County
Muhlenberg
15%(10.3 - 21.3)
Kentucky
13%(12.6 - 14.0)
County Group
15%(11.6 - 18.2)
13%(12.6 - 14.0)
Data Source: BRFSS
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Prevalence of Diabetes (percent adults)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
County
11%(6.9 - 17.2)
8%(7.8 - 8.8)
County Group
9%(6.9 - 12.3)
8%(7.8 - 8.8)
Data Source: BRFSS
Prevalence of Hypertension (percent adults)
Muhlenberg
County Group
32.5%(28.2 - 37.0)
County
30.1%(23.3 - 38.0)
About the Indicator: % of adults who report they have been told they have high blood pressure or hypertension by a health care professional.
Data Source: BRFSS
Cancer Deaths (age-adjusted rate per 100,000 population)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
All Cancers
226
212
Lung and Bronchus
81
75
Colorectal
20
20
Breast
20
23
Prostate
25
About the Indicator: Breast Cancer Death Rate is # of deaths per 100,000 females. Prostate Cancer Death Rate is # of deaths per 100,000
males. Data for counties w/ fewer than 15 deaths is considered unstable & has been suppressed. Data Source: Kentucky Cancer Registry
Heart Disease Deaths (per 100,000 population)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
216.0
224.0
About the Indicator: Age-adjusted rate of deaths (due to heart disease) per year. Data Source: Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics
Stroke Deaths (per 100,000 population)
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
55.0
47.0
About the Indicator: Age-adjusted rate of deaths (due to stroke) per year. Data Source: Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics
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Statistics Relating to Health & Health Care
(Source: http://www.city-data.com/county/Muhlenberg_County-KY.html)
•
•
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1,
2003: 6,111 (4,610 aged, 1,501 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 15%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%
•
•
•
•
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 3.15
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 10919
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 425.170
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 55879.94
•
•
•
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1233.040
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1188.660
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 3.17
•
• Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 24.87
•
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 72.9
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County Hospital
(Source: http://www.mchky.org/getpage.php?name=home_page & http://www.tourgreenville.com/City_of_Greenville.php)
Muhlenberg Community Hospital
440 Hopkinsville St.
Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: 270-338-8000, FAX: 270-338-8278
A part of the community for over 70 years, MCH is a 145 -bed facility that includes forty five Long Term
Care beds. Emergency care is available 24 hours/day.
Mission Statement: The Mission of Muhlenberg Community Hospital is to provide local access to a full
service health system through the efficient delivery of quality services.
Services:
Diagnostic Imaging
Dietary
Emergency Department
Home Health
Intensive Care Unit
Laboratory
Long Term Care
Maternity Services
Medical Surgical
Pediatric Services
Rehabilitation Services:
*Ergonomics Program
*Physical Therapy
*Anodyne Neuropathy Care Center Program
*Cardiac Rehabilitation
*Wound Care
*Balance
Respiratory Therapy
Sleep Lab
Surgical Services
Outpatient Services
*Sports Medicine
*Occupational Therapy
*Coal Miner's Respiratory Clinic
*Pulmonary Rehabilitation
*Speech-Language Pathology
*Urinary Incontinence
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CEO: John Countzler
Board Members: Muhlenberg Community Hospital is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of
local citizens and business men and women who donate their time and talents to the Hospital.
Tammy Brewer, R.N.
David Jernigan, Senior Status Judge
Mary Brown, DMD
Willard Keith, M.D.
Heath Sutton, M.D.
Freddie Mayes, O.D.
Lee Fauntleroy, Business Owner
Bob Lewis, CPA
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Medical Providers (partial listing only)*
*The following providers have been listed for informational purposes only. The list is not complete, and represents only a portion
of providers in Muhlenberg County. Listing does not mean endorsement.
Central City Family Clinic
(Source: yellowbook.com)
101 Legion Dr
Central City, KY 42330-1496
(270) 754-5400
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Community Health Centers of Western Kentucky
(Source: http://www.greatermuhlenbergchamber.com/about-the-county/healthcare/community-health-centers-of-western-kentucky.aspx)
480 Hopkinsville Street
Greenville, KY 42345
OB/GYN 270-377-3077
Pediatrics 270-338-6488
Family Practice 270-338-5777
Community Health Centers of Western Kentucky, Inc. is committed to providing compressive, quality
health care services to those who might otherwise be excluded from the health care systems. The Center is
a private non-profit organization w/ six providers specializing in the areas of Pediatric, Family Practice, &
OB/GYN.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dialysis Center of Central City
(Source: http://www.greatermuhlenbergchamber.com/about-the-county/healthcare/dialysis-center-of-central-city.aspx)
222 Phillip Stone Way
Central City, KY 42330
Phone 270-754-4404
The Dialysis Center of Central City provides in center hemodialysis, home dialysis training & support.
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Family Practice of Greenville
(Source: yellowbook.com)
Marshall E Prunty, MD
601 Greene Dr
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0600
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Muhlenberg Medical Center
(Source: http://www.greatermuhlenbergchamber.com/about-the-county/healthcare/muhlenberg-medical-center.aspx)
1010 Medical Center Drive
Powderly, KY 42367
Phone 270-377-1600
Phone 270-754-4900
Established in 1996, Muhlenberg Medical Center has been located at 1010 Medical Center Drive,
Powderly, KY.
Hours are 7:30-5:00PM Monday-Friday.
MMC is a full service health care center that offers Primary care physicians, Nurse Practitoners, Lab/Xray
services, Cat Scan, Mammography, Bone Density, Ultrasound, Nuclar Medicine, Physical Therapy, and
Cardiac stress tests and studies. MMC also has a Walk-In Clinic Monday -Thursday 8:30am -5:30pm.
Specialists that come to MMC weekly include Cardiologists, Onocologists, ENT, Orthopedics,
Gastrologists, Ophthalmologists, Neurologists, Allergy, Nephrology, Podiatry, Pulmonologists,
OB/GYNs.
MMC has approximately 135 employees and offers competitive salary/benefit packages to employees. In
2009 MMC became a part of Trover Health System.
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Muhlenberg Surgery Center
(Source: http://muhlenbergsurgerycenter.com/getpage.php?name=msc_index)
1008 Medical Center Drive
Powderly, KY. 42367
Phone - 270-338-9929, Fax – 270-338-9282
Mission Statement: The Muhlenberg Surgery Center’s mission is to provide safe, high quality ambulatory
surgery and related services, in a low stress environment utilizing state-of-the-art equipment at a
competitive price.
Hours of Service:
Monday – Friday (8:00AM – 4:30PM)
Services We Provide:
• General Surgery
• Ear, Nose, Throat
• Gynecological
• Ophthamology
• Orthopedic
• Endoscopy
• Pain Management
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welborn Family Practice
(Photos from http://www.isurfmuhlenberg.com/news/local-news/6769-new-family-practice-in-greenville.html)
Welborn, Donna, NP
441 Hopkinsville St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5505
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County Health Department
(Reference: various sources)
Muhlenberg County Health Department
105 Legion Drive
Central City, KY 42330
Contact Information
Clinical: 270-754-3200
Environmental: 270-754-1208
Health Education: 270-754-3200 ext. 232
HANDS: 270-754-4017
Plumbing Inspector: 270-754-1217, FAX: 270-757-9855
Clinic Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-11:00 am
Closed on major holidays.
Public Health Director: Joseph O. Bean
Clinic Services: Clinical preventive health services include medical, nursing, nutrition, social education
and environmental interventions designed to assist individuals and communities in obtaining and
maintaining an optimal level of wellness. Most services are provided for a nominal fee, but some services
are based on income and number in the household. No person is turned away for their inability to pay.
Environmental Services: The Environmental Health Services of the Muhlenberg County Health
Department protects the public’s safety and health by enforcing the Environmental Health laws of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Services include:
■Food Safety Inspections
■Schools, Hotels, Public Swimming Pools, and Other Public Health Inspections
■Community Sanitation, Health and Safety Program
■Onsite Sewage Disposal Program (Septic Systems)
■Lead Poisoning Prevention
■Inspection of Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios
■Registration of Tanning Salons and Facilities
Other Services:
H.A.N.D.S.
W.I.C.
Preparedness Planning
Medical Reserve Corps
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Long Term Care: Skilled Nursing Facilities (partial listing only; listing does not promote facility)
(Source: Yellowbook, unless noted otherwise.)
Belle Meade Home
521 Greene Dr
Greenville, KY 42345-1409
(270) 338-1523
Dover Manor Inc
518 Hopkinsville St
Greenville, KY 42345-1155
(270) 338-2405
Maple Manor Healthcare Center
515 Greene Dr
Greenville, KY 42345-1409
(270) 338-5400
(Source: www.maplehealthrehab.com)
Medical Director: Brian Chaney, MD
Our Services
• Alzheimer's Program
• Short-Term Care
• Cardiac Care
• Stroke Recovery Care
• Pulmonary Care
• Wound Care
• Respite Care
• Traditional Long-Term Care
• Dementia Care
• Palliative Care
• Hospice Care
• Health Management
• Diabetes Management
• Nutrition Management
• Care Transition Planning and Support
• Case Management Support
• Patient, Family and Caregiver Information
Sparks Nursing Center & Assisted Living
500 E Whitmer St
Central City, KY 42330-1197
(270) 754-4838
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Long Term Care: Assisted Living Communities (partial listing only; listing does not promote facility)
(Source: Yellowbook, unless noted otherwise.)
The Courtyard
100 West Broad St.
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 757-1100
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dentists/Orthodontists
(partial listing only- reference: various sources)
Boggess Family Dentistry
213 Hopkinsville St
Greenville, KY
(270) 338-4410
Brewer & Hunt Dentistry
200 W Reservoir Ave
Central City, KY
(270) 754-3131
Depoyters H Gordon DR
215 S Cherry St
Greenville, KY
(270) 338-3551
Durall Anthony W DDS
5 star rating 1 rating
1601 W Everly Brothers Blvd
Central City, KY
(270) 754-3912
Greenville Dental Center
Dr. Steven Sampson, DMD
(Source: http://www.stevensampsondmd.com/index.html)
132 East Main Cross
Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: 270-338-2532
Business Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8a.m. - 5p.m.
Millay Orthodontics
108 W Depot St
Greenville, KY
(270) 338-0008
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Morehead Family Dentistry
300 W Broad St
Central City, KY
(270) 754-1888
Underwood & Conners
145 W Broad St
Central City, KY
(270) 754-9494
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Optometrists
(partial listing only- reference: various sources)
Oak Tree Eye Clinic
Dr. Freddie Mayes
Dr. John Soderling
1601 W Everly Brothers Blvd
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4515
Tarter, Kelly DR
224 Hopkinsville St
Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2400
Wood, Stephen OD
Wood George S OD
609 W Main St
Powderly, KY 42367
(270) 338-4091
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Economy
& Industry
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Economy Stats
(Source: http://www.city-data.com/county/Muhlenberg_County-KY.html)
Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Muhlenberg County: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment:
• Educational, health and social services (20.0%)
• Manufacturing (18.6%)
• Retail trade (13.3%).
Type of workers:
• Private wage or salary: 75%
• Government: 17%
• Self-employed, not incorporated: 8%
• Unpaid family work: 0%
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
19.7%
This county:
Whole state:
15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
7.9%
Whole state:
6.6%
Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:
10.6%
Kentucky:
10.2%
The Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce
Address: Greenville-100 East Main Cross Greenville, KY 42345
Central City-214 North 1st Street, Central City KY 42330
Phone:
Greenville-270-338-5422
Central City-270-754-2365
Email: Greenville [email protected]
Central City- [email protected]
The Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce was formed on January 1st, 2006 by joining the
Greenville and Central City Chambers of Commerce. Their mission is to develop, enhance and maintain a
viable business climate in Muhlenberg County and to provide leadership for economic growth,
educational development and a better quality of life. They currently boast over 200 members and meetings
are held regularly on the 2nd Thursday of the month at noon.
Website: www.muhlenbergchamber.org
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Economic Development
(Source: http://www.greatermuhlenbergchamber.com/economic-development.aspx)
Muhlenberg County is in the process of refocusing its economic development efforts to become an energetic and
progressive entity that will evolve into a more competitive organization. The creation of Muhlenberg Alliance of
Progress will become our focal point in recruiting new endeavors, supporting our existing industries and
promoting an environment to create an entrepreneurial spirit within Muhlenberg County. In the near future MAP
looks forward to creating a marketing and management tool that promotes Muhlenberg County onto the global
marketplace. The development of this organization is ongoing and the development of a website will soon be
initiated that will be the beginning of our marketing phase to improve the economy of Muhlenberg County and
this region. It is MAP's initiative to create alliances within the region to grow our economy and promote our
citizens for a brighter and better furture for Muhlenberg County.
Muhlenberg County is part of two regional business parks. Paradise Regional Business Park is a five-county
initiative with Muhlenberg, Daviess, Hopkins, McLean and Ohio Counties to provide quality, shovel ready
industrial property for development. It consists of 375 acres of developed industrial land that contains an access
road, water, sewer, electricity and telecommunications in place on the site. This initiative, in partnership with
the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is to provide fully developed sites that allow the Paradise Regional Business
Park region the ability to compete for industrial prospects that are interested in locating in parks that are fully
developed and large enough to cater to their needs. The location of Paradise Regional Business Park provides
excellent access to any prospect's transportation; manufacturing or service needs to compete on a global scale, in
an ever-changing marketplace.
www.paradisebusinesspark.com
www.bluegrasscrossings.com
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Selected Statistics from the 2007 Economic Census
2007 Economic Sectors- Muhlenberg County, KY
2007 NAICS code
and description
Number of
establishments
Sales,
shipments,
receipts ($1,000)
Annual payroll
($1,000)
Number of
employees
3133
Manufacturing
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D
22,625
547
more »
4445
Retail trade
105
265,567
24,560
1,224
more »
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Information
11
N
2,670
86
more »
22
6,477
1,696
78
more »
41
7,074
2,067
166
more »
Administrative and Support and
56 Waste Mang and Remediation
Srvs
15
D
D
c
more »
62 Health care and social assistance
58
D
D
g
more »
53 Real estate and rental and leasing
54
Professional, scientific, and
technical services
71
Arts, entertainment, and
recreation
7
D
D
c
more »
72
Accommodation and food
services
55
27,189
7,454
786
more »
81
Other services (except public
administration)
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12,410
2,992
160
more »
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Economic Census
D: Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies; data are included in higher level totals.
N: Not available or not comparable.
S: Withheld because estimate did not meet publication standards.
X: Not applicable
a
b
c
e
f
g
0 to 19 employees
20 to 99 employees
100 to 249 employees
250 to 499 employees
500 to 999 employees
1,000 to 2,499 employees
Additional symbols
Note: Economic Census data are released on a flow basis. Data may not yet have been released for some industries and geographies. See the 2007 Economic Census
Release Schedule for more information. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see Survey Methodology
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Recreation/Tourism
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Duncan Center Museum and Art Gallery
(Source: http://www.duncancentermuseum.com/)
Mission: To preserve the Art, History, and Culture of Muhlenberg County and Kentucky.
Duncan Center, 122 South Cherry Street, Greenville KY 42345, (270) 338-2605
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Admission: Free. However, your generous donations are always accepted.
Group Tours: Group tours of twenty or more may be arranged by calling 270-338-2605.
School groups are encouraged to visit.
Lake Malone State Park
(Source: http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/lm/)
Spanning 788 lake acres, Lake Malone captures Kentucky’s beauty in a small package.
The lake is enclosed by dramatic 50-foot sandstone bluffs rising above the water's edge and surrounded by
hardwood forests. Discover the beautiful landscape of Lake Malone State Park on the 1.5-mile Laurel
Trail or the .25-mile Wildflower Trail. These easy-rated hiking trails provide picturesque views of many
rock walls, once used as shelters by Native Americans. Mountain laurel, holly, dogwood and wildflowers
provide a rich tapestry of native flora. Natural wonders abound in this secluded wilderness!
Contact information:
Lake Malone State Park, 331 State Route Road 8001, Dunmore, KY 42339-0093
270-657-2111
Park Manager: Paula Sherman
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Rails to Trails
(Source: http://www.traillink.com/trail/muhlenberg-county-rail-trail.aspx)
Features:
6 miles of multi-use, handicapped accessible trail
Connects two communities...Central City and Greenville
Covered Bridge .............................Rest Areas
USES:
Paved trail for hikers, bikers, roller bladders, and horseback riders.
Numerous sightings of rare birds and animals in their natural habitats.
SPECIAL ATTRACTION:
An antique caboose housing antiquities of railroading in Kentucky and abroad.
Directions to Central City Entrance
Take exit 58 from WK PKWY. Proceed North on US 431. At 3RD traffic light turn left.
Proceed straight at three way stop. Turn right at next street (west 2nd). Turn left as West
|second ends. Turn right onto west 3rd and enter trail.
Directions to Greenville Entrance
Take exit 53 from WK PKWY. Proceed South on Hwy 181. At "T" take intersection,
turn left onto Highway 601. Turn left at 2nd traffic light onto Hwy 62. Trail entrance is
approximately 1/2 mile on the left.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL MON-FRI 9-4 PM.
CENTRAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (270) 754-2360
E-MAIL [email protected]
GREENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (270) 338-5422
Central City Entrance
Greenville Entrance
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