Governor Andy Beshear and his Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins were in Trigg County Friday morning handing out state funding to help with infrastructure updates and high-speed internet connection.
The biggest check went to Pennyrile Electric, where over $2.3 million was given to help bring service to 653 homes and businesses in the county.
Pennyrile Electric has partnered with Hopkinsville Electric System & energynet to provide high-speed internet to several areas in the county. Pennyrile CEO Alan Gates says work continues across their service area.
The second biggest check went to Trigg County Fiscal Court, as they partnered with the Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Development Authority to construct a new wastewater pump station at the Interstate-24 Business Park. The state provided $225,000, half of the project’s estimated cost, from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative that was announced in June.
Governor Beshear presented another check to the fiscal court in the amount of $11,000. The funding comes from the Energy and Environment Cabinet and will support efforts to help residents safely dispose of household hazardous waste.
Trigg County Judge-Executive Stan Humphries says they appreciate the state funding for this project.
State legislators Jason Howell and Mary Beth Imes were among other local leaders in attendance during the presentation that was held inside the Trigg County Clerk Carmen Finley’s office.
