Barbourville Utilities to Raise Rates 30 Percent July 1
Barbourville city rates are set to rise 30 percent starting July 1 as needed to fund sewer plant upgrades. The city will borrow 6.8 million dollars from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, with 1.2 million forgiven, leaving 5.6 million to repay. Full-scale work begins by month’s end, and the existing plant cannot accommodate new subdivisions or businesses seeking sewer permits.
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Barbourville
Brewer
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
KIA
David Thompson
Knox schools recognized for health efforts
Knox County schools were recognized for health and sustainability efforts at the sixth annual Youth Summit and Awards Luncheon. Central Elementary School earned a Candidate School Certificate for outstanding achievements in the Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools program, while Jesse Clay Elementary received the School in Progress award. More than 260 schools in over 75 counties are enrolled, with projects in energy, green spaces, health and safety aimed at safer, healthier, sustainable learning environments.
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Knox County
Michelle Shane
Kentucky Environmentation Council
Central
Jesse Clay
Shane
Two Flags Presented to City of Corbin Ceremony
Woodmen of the World Lodge 884 Corbin presented two U S flags to the City of Corbin Thursday in a ceremony held outside the Corbin Government Center. Attendees included Woodmen representatives public officials firefighters and police plus VFW Post 1410 members. Chuck Wilson Senior Vice Commander Harry Shepherd and Glenn Halcomb raised a flag as Wayne Baker saluted. Page 2 features full color photos.
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Woodmen of the World Lodge
Corbin
U.S
VFW Post 1410
Chuck Wilson
Harry Shepherd
Glenn Halcomb
Wayne Baker
HTS Today's Weather Update
Shanice reports thunderous conditions with a high around 78 and a low near 60. Winds light to moderate. Isolated showers possible in the afternoon, with humid air and a warm evening ahead.
Williamsburg man faces charges after motorcycle crash
Christopher H. Anderson, 26, of Williamsburg likely faces charges after a Thursday morning single vehicle motorcycle crash on Hwy 204 near Shupe Road. He lost control, struck a ditch, and was thrown into a mud puddle. EMS airlifted him to UT Medical Center. A helmet, hypodermic needles, and unknown pills were found at the scene.
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Williamsburg
Kentucky
David Lassiter
Christopher H. Anderson
Suzuki
Shupe Road
Lassiter
KSP
Glenn Perry
Anderson
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville
Tenn
Sharon Owens
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Joan L. Ross Starr
Chris Brewer
Barbourville Utility Commission
Knox
Tmes
Tribune Starr Report
City OF
Becky Killian
Pope
Peper Enes
Vernie Rees
Oeovnee
Herman Tucker
Cansetta Parks
James Murray
Floyd Marler
DR. K
MSU
Gilling
Kea Spri
Eastern Kentucky
Universty
Corbin KE
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John L. Ross
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