Highway Department personnel have been busy this week removing election signs placed by roadsides and intersections in Knott County. “The only signs allowed on state property are state signs,” said Chief District Engineer Mary Westfall-Holbrook. It is illegal to place…
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Permanent Cosmetics Specialist now in Hazard
By SHARON K. HALL Dr. Daniel Mongiardo, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist in Hazard, is pleased to announce the addition of permanent cosmetics to his practice. Cody Slone of Pinetop, Permanent Cosmetics Specialist, is now working out of his offices…
Future uncertain for Kentucky’s proposed broadband network
By ADAM BEAM, Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Frustrated with repeated delays costing taxpayers millions of dollars, the Kentucky Senate has voted to effectively end a project that would bring high-speed internet capability to one of the poorest states…
Bill banning abortion procedure after 11 weeks gains final approval
By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today Reprinted from Kentucky Today, with permission FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A bill banning one form of abortion is on its way to Gov. Matt Bevin after winning final House passage on Tuesday. House Bill 454,…
U. S. Sen. McConnell wants hemp removed from controlled substance list
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Senate’s top leader said Monday he wants to bring hemp production back into the national mainstream by removing it from the list of controlled substances. Senate Majority Leader Mitch…
Knott County mine to reopen
There is a bright spot in Knott County’s economic future this week — Judge-Executive Zach Weinberg confirmed that the old Enterprise Mine on Defeated Creek at Red Fox will be open again within the next two weeks. “I spoke with…
Study finds Knott’s tax burden among lowest in Kentucky
Residents concerned about the recently implemented insurance tax in Knott County can take comfort in the results of a study just shared with the Times. SmartAsset has released its third annual study on the places with the lowest tax burdens.…
Spring cleanup begins in Knott Co.
By KAREN JONES CODY It looks like spring is arriving early in Eastern Kentucky, and spring cleaning will soon begin across Knott County. Ecology Director Teresa Cornett and Governmental Services Director Greg Mullins shared in- formation with the Times this…
Garner man injured in crash
By Jordan Thomas Hall A Garner man was injured in a crash that occurred around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday evening on Hwy. 550 between Possum Trot and Upper Mill Creek. According to Kentucky State Police Trooper Robert Dials, a maroon Chevy…
Cordia sees academic improvement
By SHARON K. HALL Dedicated Knott County teachers received mini-grants for classroom projects to improve instruction through innovative hands-on activities. Some of the educators presented their programs to the school board last Tuesday. Cordia was the presenting school at the board meeting…