Barbourville Budget Plan Seeks 4000 for Barbecue Next Year
Barbourville leaders approved a tentative budget with plans to raise about four thousand dollars for next year’s barbecue event and expand advertising and marketing. The commission, including Mayor David Thompson and members Charles Frazier and Randell Young, discussed craft fair dates, pottery sales, a jewelry display, and a reenactment exhibit for August. The website project and Main Street organization were noted, with the next meeting scheduled for July 8 at the tourism office.
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Barbourville
David Thompson
Frakes
Estill County
Clay County
Corbin
Wainscott
Thompson
Charles Frazier
Mike Bingham
Larry Cain
Randell Young
Young
Bingham
Carolyn Valentine
Marcia Dixon
Lynn Taylor
Hazel Mills
Rural Development Office
Battle of
High Street
Committee backs bill to curb sexual assault in military
House Armed Services Committee approved a sweeping defense policy measure that strips commanders of authority to overturn sexual assault convictions and mandates punishment including dismissal or dishonorable discharge for sex related crimes. The bill ties into a larger defense package with Afghanistan funding and Guantanamo issues.
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Washington
House
Armed Services Committee
Michael Turner
Ohio
Turner
Niki Tsongas
Mass
Capitol Hill
Defense Department
Pentagon
Tsongas
Afghanistan
U.S
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Block Party embraces music from many eras in Williamsburg
The Block Party series in Williamsburg features diverse acts including the Superfecta band with a repertoire from Adele to Bruno Mars and classic groups. The events run 8 to 11 p.m. on Fridays with pre-show activities for children and a Countdown To Kindergarten program. Local crowds from Corbin, London, and Barbourville are anticipated alongside regional attendees.
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Governor’s Mansion
Adele
The
Commodores
Journey
Kool & the Gang
Sister Sledge
Bruno Mars
Blackstreet
Hays
Third Street
Corbin
London
Barbourville
Williamsburg
Whitley County Public Library
Corbin Public Library
Balltown Road
Bill Woods Park
Familiar Faces
Whitley County names two new school principals
Mike Partin will be principal at Whitley East Elementary, replacing Jason Ulkenr. Partin, a longtime educator with degrees from the University of the Cumberlands, began teaching in 1995 and has held roles in special education and history. Carolyn Lawson named principal at Boston Elementary, succeeding Robin Head. Lawson has 19 years in the district, is a Whitley County graduate, and begins July 1 with two children and a husband named Paul.
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University of the Cumberlands
Ee Aslah
Mike Partin
Whitley East
Jason Ulkner
Partin
Whitley County
Poplar Creek Elementary
Whitley East Elementary
Scott Paul
Eva
Lucas
Carolyn Lawson
Boston Elementary
Lawson
Boston
Robin Head
Nity
Paul Lawson
Jacob
Kaitlyn
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Cela Hile
Carolyn Reeves
Ey Dao Supply
Telete
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