STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 27 -- The Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University is taking care of what matters--and that includes its people. MSU is the only Southeastern Conference school to make the 2024 Top 50 list of "America's Best Large Employers" recently published by Forbes. At No. 41, Mississippi State is one of only three universities in the U.S. ranked in the Top 50--joining the University of Notre Dame (20) and Purdue University (47). In  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell is making rounds across the state as he visits with FFA members, 4-H members, and Kentucky County Clerks spreading the word about the Ag Tag Program. "The future of agriculture starts with our youth," Commissioner Shell said. "For years, people renewing their farm license plates have been given the opportunity to strengthen that future by  more

VERSAILLES, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Community and Technical College System issued the following news: The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults, announced a four-year collaboration with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE)'s Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC), and the Healthy Minds Network. Together, the organizati  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00373): * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination By The Public Service Commission Of The Environmental Surcharge Mechanism Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation For The Six-Month Billing Periods Ending January 31, 2020, July 31, 2020, January 31, 2021, January 31, 2022, July 31, 2022, And January 31, 2023, The Two-Year Billing Periods Ending July 31, 2021, And July 31, 2023, A  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00011) on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Purchased Gas Adjustment Filing Of Columbia Gas Of Kentucky, Inc. ORDER On January 30, 2024, Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. (Columbia Kentucky) filed its proposed Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA) report to be effective February 29, 2024. Columbia Kentucky's previous GCA rate was approved in Case No. 2023-00350./1 LEGAL STANDARD  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00374): * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination By The Public Service Commission Of The Environmental Surcharge Mechanism Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. For The Six-Month Billing Periods Ending November 30, 2020, May 31, 2021, November 30, 2021, November 30, 2022, And May 31, 2023, And The Two-Year Billing Periods Ending May 31, 2020, And May 31, 2022 ORDER On December 8,  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00006) on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Purchased Gas Adjustment Filing Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. ORDER On January 30, 2024, Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Kentucky) filed in accordance with its Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA) tariff its GCA report and a proposed GCA rate to be effective March 1, 2024. Duke Kentucky's previous GCA rate was approved in Case No.   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2020-00018): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Investigation Into The Operational Capacity And Infrastructure Of Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation ORDER On January 15, 2024, Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (Grayson RECC) filed a motion, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, Section 13, and KRS 61.878, requesting that the Commission grant confidential treatment for an   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00022) on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Hyden-Leslie County Water District For A Rate Adjustment Pursuant To 807 KAR 5:076 ORDER On February 5, 2024, Hyden-Leslie County Water District (Hyden-Leslie District) filed its application with the Commission requesting an adjustment to its water rates pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076. The Commission finds that  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00276) on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kenergy Corp. For A General Adjustment Of Rates ORDER On October 2, 2023, Kenergy Corp. (Kenergy) filed its application for an increase of rates based on a historical test year pursuant to KRS 278.180 and KRS 278.190. The Commission established a procedural schedule by Order dated October 12, 2023, that set  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00029): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Rural Water Association And Oldham County Water District For Accreditation And Approval Of A Water District Management Training Program ORDER On February 13, 2024, Kentucky Rural Water Association and Oldham County Water District (collectively, Joint Applicants) filed an application/1 for approval and accreditation  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00094) on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Khalid Mansour, Complainant V. Columbia Gas Of Kentucky, Inc., Defendant COMMISSION STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO COLUMBIA GAS OF KENTUCKY, INC. Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. (Columbia Kentucky), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with the Commission an electronic version of the following information. The information  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00016): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Power Company For: (1) Approval Of The Rockport Offset True-Up Amount; (2) Approval To Collect The Rockport Offset True-Up Through Tariff Purchase Power Adjustment; And (3) All Other Required Approvals And Relief ORDER This matter arises upon the motion of the Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers, Inc. (KIUC), fil  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00366): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Mountain Water District For A General Adjustment Of Water Rates ORDER On October 31, 2023, the Commission issued an Order approving an increase in Mountain Water District's (Mountain District) rates for retail water service and wholesale water service. Following an application for rehearing filed by Mountain District,/1 an   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00002) on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Nebo Water District For An Alternative Rate Filing Pursuant To 807 KAR 5:076 ORDER On February 6, 2024,/1 Nebo Water District (Nebo District) filed its application with the Commission requesting an adjustment to its water rates pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076. The Commission finds that a procedural schedule/2 sh  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00014) on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of VB BTS II LLC For Issuance Of A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Construct A Wireless Communications Facility In The Commonwealth Of Kentucky COMMISSION STAFF'S FIRST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO VB BTS II, LLC VB BTS II, LLC (Vertical Bridge), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with the   more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, Feb. 27 -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Thomas More announces its plan to launch a new undergraduate degree program in hospitality management for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, contingent upon accreditation and state approvals. The program is housed in the University's Robert W. Plaster College of Business and focuses on providing hands-on learning to future industry leaders. Coursework includes experiential learning in both lodging a  more