Barring a surprising Independent candidate filing in the next three weeks, Trigg County’s judge-executive will remain as Stan Humphries through the November general election.
Still, the incumbent and former Frankfort regular had a campaign to run against upstart Sam Carter, before winning Tuesday’s primary by a near 4:1 margin.
Among he and the court’s priorities leading into these next six months, before January 2027, include:
+ Finding a strong tenant for the Cadiz-Trigg County I-24 speculation building
+ Competing for unlocked BEAD grants, which should lead to the long-delayed finish of the community’s fiber internet buildout
+ Continued developments and repairs on infrastructure, including roads and bridges
+ And the slow, but steady, effort pushing for both a Trigg County Hospital ambulance shack, as well as a new Trigg County Rescue facility
Humphries said the last month has warmed considerably on spec building interest, with “real good leads” as more parties have come to the table seeking a suitable site.
Meanwhile, the USDA grant will help the hospital, while saved ARPA funds will eventually be put to use for rescue purposes.
Humphries did say that an “inflationary period” might put a larger price tag on a new rescue building, and as such it might limit original plans.
However, the crew is going to get a new location and a new property, both of which are sorely needed.
Unless some Independents jump in the race, Trigg County will also have three new magistrates at the turn of the calendar: JP Shemwell, Trey Lancaster and Josh Adams.
Onboarding them, Humphries said, is part of the government process.
The goal, Humphries said, is to “see Trigg County succeed.”
