London City Council approves 11.5 million budget for 2014
The London City Council met for the first reading of the 2014 budget totaling 11.5 million dollars. Major allocations include 3.1 million to police, 814,650 to fire, 1.2 million to street, and 2.9 million to garbage and recycling with plans to move toward curbside recycling. The budget also includes 10,000 for the animal shelter and 4,000 for recreation. The council discussed the Kentucky National Guard Family Assistance Center teaming with the Appalachian Challenge Academy in Harlan County for at risk teens. Two 5K runs were approved, and Knox Box ordinance for commercial buildings was discussed. Next meeting is June 13 at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Troy Rudder
Kentucky National Guard Family Assistance Center
Appalachian Challenge Academy
Harlan County
Laurel County
Lisa Roark
Kentucky National Guard
Roark
Department of Defense
Rudder
Baptist Health
Blacktop
Bruce Yandell
Zoning Adjustment Board
Harriet Hubbard
Ethics Board
Rubio faces House conservatives over immigration plan
Sen Marco Rubio briefed House conservatives on a broad immigration bill but many lawmakers remained skeptical of a path to citizenship. Rep Paul Broun called amnesty unacceptable while Rep Tom McClintock said Rubio's case was unconvincing and Rep Bob Goodlatte warned the Senate measure has a long way to go from the House view. Rubio argued stronger border security is needed to win votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marco Rubio
R-Fla
House
Rubio
Senate
Paul Broun
R-Ga
Capitol
Republican Study Committee
Tom McClintock
Calif
House Judiciary Committee
Bob Goodlatte
R-Va
Barack Obama
Mountain Outreach volunteers build limestone foundations in Kentucky
A group from Green Meadows Baptist Church Mocksville NC led by Jimmy Bowles travels to Williamsburg Kentucky to lay block foundations for Mountain Outreach homes. The crew of 11 completed two foundations in a day and continues year round, aiding Taylor Meadows Cane Creek community, while also supporting Honduras projects and handicap ramps at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bowles
Green Meadows Baptist Church
Mocksville
Williamsburg
Bowles
Taylor Meadows
Cane Creek
Honduras
Green Meadows
Travis Davis
Cere
Davis
Mountain Outreach
Acton Institute For the Study of Religion and Liberty
Samaritan
USA Today
George H. Bush
University of the Cumberlands
Washington Monthly
University
N.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
London City Council
Ros McDaniel
Cnhs News Service
Umm Ee Leelee
Mela Teele
Mme
Central Automotive Supply, Inc
David's Buffet
Calera
Kentucky
Plosuay
Goofy
c/o Times-Tribune
Corbin
N. Ky Ave
Trish
Rhonda