Bus crash in Kentucky prompts questions on safety checks
A Louisville bound charter bus carrying 30 high school students and four adults crashed on Interstate 64 in eastern Jefferson County. Officials say the bus had not undergone a state safety inspection for at least two years, triggering a broader review of Commonwealth Bus Service & Transportation Inc. and its fleet.
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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
Waggener
Jefferson County Public Schools
Ben Jackey
Southern Baptists urge reporting of abuse claims
In Houston, the Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution urging all members to report child abuse allegations to authorities. The group rejected creating a minister abuse database, citing church independence, while amending the resolution to advise caution with groups or individuals with questionable practices to protect children amid ties to Sovereign Grace Ministries.
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NSA chief defends secret programs amid congressional hearing
Army General Keith Alexander, head of the NSA, told a Senate panel that the once secret programs disrupted dozens of terrorist plots while promising more disclosures. He stressed transparency and civil liberties alongside national security despite growing public concern over surveillance. Edward Snowden, in Hong Kong, pledged to fight extradition as U.S. officials pursue charges. Alexander said further details would come in a closed session, noting disclosures have narrowed agency capabilities.
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Corbin budget tightens as alcohol sales aid shrinks
City budget shows year to year declines in Arena Fund Municipal Aid Fund and LGEA Fund offset by estimated 570000 from package alcohol sales. Mayor McBurney notes spikes during holidays and says some funds go to police security and infrastructure while retailers receive a 50 percent license tax cut. CIDC loses 25000 from KOTB, prompting budget adjustments before Friday’s second reading.
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Willard McBurney
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Kentucky
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Marlon Sams
KOTB
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Jamestown
Maysville
MWH Americas to advise on SEPA agreement for CUC
The Corbin Utilities Commission, part of SEPA, will hire MWH Americas Inc a unit of MWH Global to provide professional services on a consulting basis. The board also approved bids for automated meter reading equipment with Consolidated Pipe of Somerset the low bidder at 815 315. Other bids ranged up to 1 406 500 from Dr Thornburg Co and 1 017 645 from Neptune Equipment. project costs total 1 297 119 with funding from state and federal grants.
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Dr. Thornburg Company
Herd
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Knox County
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