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State Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Thursday February 22, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Accelecom Empowers University of the Cumberlands With High Speed Network Connectivity
WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, Feb. 22 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2024: Accelecom, a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions announced today that it has been selected by University of the Cumberlands to provide high speed network connectivity, enabling students and faculty a distinctive campus and online experience that differentiates University of the Cumberlands. Accelecom CEO Brad Kilbey expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Our mantra is C  more

Ky. Agriculture Dept.: The Kentucky Derby Shines Spotlight on State's Equine Industry
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 22 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: On the first Saturday in May, all eyes around the world will be on Kentucky. This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby - the longest continually held sporting event in the country. While the Kentucky Derby, set for May 4 this year, is known for thoroughbreds, mint juleps, and fashion, those fastest two-minutes in sports mean more to Kentucky and Kentucky agric  more

Ky. PSC Issues Order Involving Big Rivers Electric, Kenergy
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 21 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00312) on Feb. 20, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Tariff Filing Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation And Kenergy Corp. To Revise The Large Industrial Customer Standby Service Tariff ORDER On January 16, 2024, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Kimberly-Clark) and Domtar Paper Company, LLC (Domtar) (collectively, Intervenors) jointly filed a motion to amend the procedural schedule  more

Ky. PSC Issues Order Involving Cunningham Water District
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 21 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00016) on Feb. 20, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Cunningham Water District For A Rate Adjustment Pursuant To 807 KAR 5:076 ORDER This matter arises upon Cunningham Water District's (Cunningham District) acceptance of Commission Staff's recommendation regarding the amount of a rate increase. Cunningham District requested an increase in its revenue requirem  more

Transylvania University Judy Gaines Young Book Award Winners to Give Readings March 5
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 22 -- Transylvania University issued the following news: The winners of Transylvania University's 2024 Judy Gaines Young Book Award -- which recognizes outstanding works by writers in the Appalachian region -- will give readings of their works March 5 at 5 p.m. in Strickland Auditorium. This year's honorees are Kentucky author George Ella Lyon and student winner Lily Callahan '24. Lyon, who was the state poet laureate from 2015-16, has written dozens of books for all  more