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LKLP new executive director announced
LKLP Community Action Council, Inc. has announced Tawny R. Acker as the agency's new executive director. Acker, according to a statement from LKLP, has worked in LKLP Administration as the program development director for 17 years. Acker, the statement said, is, "excited about this opportunity to be at the helm of LKLP and leading the charge to positively impact thousands of people across the agency's four-county service area, the Kentucky River Area Development District and the state."
Inspection shows how Knott supports addiction recovery
During the site visit, Doug Nasalroad, Director of the Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Company, talked about the high quality handcrafted musical instruments his factory produces for market. Knott County is hard at work to become a Recovery ...
Co-ed softball tournament slated for July 20
PIPPA PASSES — The Softball on Caney Creek Co-Ed Softball Tournament is scheduled to be held at the Alice Lloyd College Baseball Field on Saturday, July 20. Balls will be provided for the tournament. Men will hit 12 inch incrediballs. Women will hit 11 inch softballs. The roster format...
Program would pay students in local jobs
Knott County received a significant grant that will impact every student in the district. Superintendent Brent Hoover introduced Jonathan Jett, Project Manager for Partners for Rural Impact, at the Knott County Board of Education meeting July 9 to di...
Rep. Blanton hears concerns about Knott County roads
State Representative John Blanton attended the regular monthly meeting of Knott County Fiscal Court this week. The meeting began with a moment of silence to recognize the passing of Calvin Johnson, who passed away last week at age 100. Johnson had se...
KCWSD pleased with clean audit reports
Carr Creek Lake supplies drinking water to Knott and surrounding counties -- but it also provides a peaceful place to enjoy the summer. Jaxon Messer relaxes while fishing near the marina. (Photo by Shelia Hicks Seals) Board members and staff with ...
Fireworks show ends in injuries
Knott Countians were reminded this holiday that fireworks, while beautiful, can also be dangerous. (Photo by Shelia Hicks Seals) An incident during the county’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration left two people injured. Knott County Judge-Execu...
Paving underway on Ky. 15 near Carr Creek Lake
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of lane closures and delays for paving operations on Ky. 15 in Knott County starting this week. Work began on Wednesday, July 10, along Ky. 15 at mp 4.0 (near Carr Creek Lake Bridge) and continue ...
Letcher County Native Tawny Acker Named New LKLP Executive Director
HAZARD, Ky, (Date): LKLP Community Action Council, Inc. is pleased to announce Ms. Tawny R. Acker as its new Executive Director. Ms. Acker has worked in LKLP Administration as the Program Development Director for 17 years. Ms. Acker is excited about this opportunity to be at the helm of LKLP...
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