During last week’s State of the Cities and County Address, Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton and Hopkins County Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield shared updates on local projects, including the addition of the new extension office at Mahr Park Arboretum.
Mayor Cotton highlighted that Mahr Park Arboretum welcomed over 625,000 visitors last year and mentioned that the extension office will be a significant asset.
click to download audioHe said that someone suggested that pickleball courts needed to be added at Mahr Park, but he clarified that this won’t happen as the park is designated as a passive space.
click to download audioCotton described the extension office as a beautiful building and expressed hope that the sign at Mahr Park will be installed soon.
click to download audioJudge Whitfield remarked that Mahr Park is an ideal location for the extension office, emphasizing the opportunities it will provide for the community and children.
click to download audioMayor Cotton and Judge Whitfield also talked about the movies filmed in Madisonville and Hopkins County. WFMW’s News Edge will provide more details in the coming days.
