Growth of Madisonville Area Is Of Concern - In 1977

In 1977 Judge Jack Greene of the 22nd Judicial District spoke to a meeting of the Madisonville Chamber of Commerce and urged them to face the challenges of growth head on. That was 39 years ago. That growth he warned about happened, and is continuing to happen. Here's a look back at what he said at that chamber meeting and how it forecast the coming development and population growth. Click on the image below to see a larger version.