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WEHT/WTVWMain St. fire reported in Knox CountyHENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Knox County Dispatch confirmed a fire on Main Street in Decker. Dispatch confirms the initial came in at 6:38 p.m. about a fire on 211 West Main Street. Emergency crews are on the scene and we will update as we find out more information.

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hoodline.com

Knox County Divided Over Bower Field's Proposed Relocation and Commercial RedevelopmentThe future of Bower Field in South Knox County is the center of a community debate after developers plan to repurpose the historic ballpark for commercial use. As reported by WVLT, Thunder Mountain intends to rezone the field off Chapman Highway, offering in exchange over 100 acres to Knox County, where a new park is proposed, roughly half a mile from the current site. While county officials see this donation as an opportunity for a more extensive, modern sports complex, some residents express concern over the loss of their community landmark and the feasibility of the project.

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Corbin News Journal

Corbin man indicted for robbery, promoting contraband in Knox CountyA Corbin man has been indicted in Knox County for allegedly robbing a woman and then later allegedly bringing drugs into the jail. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!. Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join...

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Knox Grand Jury returns indictments for June 2024The following indictments were returned by the Knox County Grand Jury on Friday, June 28, 2024:. Olivia Michelle Brock, Helton, one count of first degree possession of a controlled substance. Howard Duane Wilson, Russellville, one count of first degree possession of a controlled substance, one count of failure to signal,...

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‘Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs’ wraps up 13th annual eventThe 13th Annual "Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs" event wrapped up last Tuesday night. The Knox County UNITE Coalition hosted it at the scenic Brick Yard Ponds at the City Park in Barbourville. Coalition member Marcia Dixon explained the program, "It is aimed at guiding the young people of...

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Boil water advisory in Flat Lick areaThe Knox County Utility Commission has issued a boil water advisory for all of its water customers IN FLAT LICK STARTING AT BESSIE B JACKSON LANE AND ENDING AT OLD FLAT LICK SCHOOL ROAD INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS IN BETWEEN. This notice is due to a water leak repair that...

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Harlan EnterpriseHarlan Stars explode for 8 in the 5th to rally past Knox and into final fourBrought to you by Harlan County Sports. A Harlan All Stars offense held to no runs through three innings and one through four exploded for eight in the fifth inning last Tuesday on the way to a 9-5 win over Knox County in the second-place game of the District 4 East Tournament (ages 9-10), earning […]The post Harlan Stars explode for 8 in the 5th to rally past Knox and into final four appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

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Corbin News Journal

Unemployment rates increase in Whitley, Laurel and Knox countiesUnemployment rates increased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between April 2024 and May 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Whitley County’s unemployment rate increased from 4.9 percent in April 2024 to 5.6 percent in May...

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Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement for JulyHARLAN, KY – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics.

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Smokey Bear visits libraryLearning doesn’t have to stop just because school is out for the summer. With that in mind, Knox County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is in full gear for 2024. The program’s participants was paid a visit by Smokey Bear, along with his forest ranger friends, who stopped by to help show children the adventures that await simply by opening a book and letting their imaginations run wild.

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Rolling STEM Camps Being Offered In Some CountiesA rolling Science Technology Engineering and Math classroom is coming through Eastern Kentucky for kids to experience. The organization Rural Up has partnered with Learning Undefeated with a RV that has a state-of-the-art mobile STEM lab to offer camps throughout the region for fifth through eighth-graders. Officials tell WYMT the...

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Classifieds and Public Notices - Week of 6-26-24Knox County Utility Commission is taking applications for a full-time office clerk. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a drug test. Applications are available at the Knox County Utility office at 1905 KY 930, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Knox County Utility is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Knox County Man Arrested for Drug TraffickingKnox County Sheriff Mike Smith says Deputy SGT Jesse Smith responded to a complaint of an unknown man walking around outside a residence on KY 2418 in Barbourville. SGT Smith arrived to find the man, later identified as 44-year-old James Merida of Flat Lick, standing next to a pick-up with the doors open. When SGT Smith approached the truck, he observed a bag containing syringes and a bag of suspected marijuana on the driver’s seat. He also observed a box containing three clear plastic bags of suspected methamphetamine totaling approximately 20 grams on the passenger seat. Merida was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

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Drug Arrest of a Flat Lick, Kentucky Man During Complaint Investigation on KY 2418 in BarbourvilleBARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Department is reporting that on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 11:50 pm, Knox County Deputy SGT Jesse Smith responded to a complaint of a man walking around outside a residence on KY 2418 in Barbourville. The caller also stated they did not...

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Stovall honored during board meetingKnox County’s Brittany Stovall, special education teacher at G.R. Hampton Elementary School received unexpected awards for her accomplishments during the Board’s June 13 meeting. Western Kentucky University recognized Stovall as one of their top nominees for the University’s Distinguished Educator Awards. The WKU Distinguished Educator Award is...

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KCMS Cheer honoredOn the last day of school, cheerleaders at Knox County Middle School received recognition for their accomplishments throughout the year. The squad was first place in the 13th region, first place at the UCA Bluegrass Nationals, first at the KAPOS State Competition, and fifth in the nation at the UCA High Competition.

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