To get instant updates on Knox County School closings, call the school hotline at: 277-2400.

If roadways are flooded, call (606) 627-7090 for assistance.

By Bobbie Poynter

Editor

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Barbourville and Knox County through Friday afternoon. A flood warning means that flooding is occurring or is imminent.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action now.

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Knox County Public Schools will be DISMISSING at 12 NOON on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

On Feb. 24, 2015, Deputy Chad Wagner arrested Jennifer Gray, 23, of Artemus, on two Knox County Bench warrants for failure to appear on charges, of Assault 4^th Degree, Possession, of Burglary Tools and Criminal Trespass 1^st. She was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

On Feb. 24, 2015, Deputy Chad Wagner arrested Randy Stamper, 37, of Heidrick, on a Knox County Arrest warrant for Violation, of a Domestic Violence Order. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

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Kentucky Emergency Management monitoring another storm system headed for the Commonwealth

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 4, 2015) – Kentucky Emergency Management is preparing for another significant weather system that will cross the Commonwealth today through Thursday. KYEM staff is closely monitoring the system and stands ready to assist as needed. The State Emergency Operations Center was opened Tuesday to a Level IV activation to provide enhanced monitoring and situational awareness to our state and county partners, in advance of this complex storm system.

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