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Bell County Board of Education votes unanimously for significant increase in teacher pay
The Bell County Board of Education has voted unanimously to implement a substantial pay raise for the upcoming school year. The measure will result in a 6% increase in teacher pay and a raise for classified employees of $1 per hour. Over the past three years, educators’ salaries have increased by 13% in the Bell […] The post Bell County Board of Education votes unanimously for significant increase in teacher pay appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Bell County Hall of Fame class of 2023-24
The Bell County Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony and dinner for the class of 2023-24 on Saturday evening at the Pine Mountain State Park lodge. This year’s inductees include teams of distinction the 1956 Basketball Bobcats and Cheerleaders and the 1961 Lone Jack High School Basketball Team and Cheerleaders; Lone Jack Basketball Coach […] The post Bell County Hall of Fame class of 2023-24 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Upcoming Traffic Safety Checkpoints in Harlan, Bell, and Knox Counties
The Kentucky State Police Post 10, which operates in Harlan, Bell, and Knox counties, has announced plans to set up traffic safety checkpoints. These checkpoints are designed to improve road safety by enforcing traffic laws according to the Kentucky Revised Statutes. They will address issues such as driver impairment, vehicle equipment deficiencies, and proper vehicle documentation including registration and insurance. The checkpoints also aim to ensure all drivers have valid licenses. The goal is to deter traffic violations and enhance public safety through high-visibility enforcement. The checkpoints are intended to proactively identify and address safety issues to prevent accidents and injuries. The Kentucky State Police encourages public participation in maintaining highway safety. People can report impaired drivers or criminal activities by calling the KSP toll-free number or by using the KSP Crime Tip Form on their website. For more information about the locations of these traffic safety checkpoints, visit the Kentucky State Police website. This site offers updates and further details about the region's safety initiatives.'Visit here for more details.
Bob Dixon appointed as new agency manager of Bell County Farm Bureau
Bob Dixon has been appointed as a new agency manager with Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance at the Bell County Farm Bureau. Dixon’s appointment was announced in Louisville by Chuck Osborne, Vice President of Agency Support & Marketing for KB Insurance. Prior to accepting this role, Dixon served as an agent in the same Bell […] The post Bob Dixon appointed as new agency manager of Bell County Farm Bureau appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Exercise your right to vote this May
By Justin Howard For The Middlesboro News Every election season, the buzz around the presidential race is palpable. It’s the hot topic on everyone’s lips, and understandably so. But amidst the drama and spectacle of national politics, we often overlook the crucial importance of local elections. In Bell County, a hot topic is the […] The post Exercise your right to vote this May appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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