By: Madison Fugate For a large number of the general population, they hope this recently introduced vaccination will help end the pandemic and lead to a path of normalcy once again in the future. For the Powell County Schools administration and other leaders in the community, they simply wish this “shot of hope” will allow […]
Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Deliver Shoes to School Children in Powell County
Press Release courtesy of: Powell County Fiscal Court Public Information The Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association (KMCA), headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky delivered over 550 pairs of new shoes to Bowen Elementary School on December 8, 2020. The shoes were donated by elected Magistrates & Commissioners from all over the state. The Association held […]
Powell County Schools suffer a tremendous loss in general funding as a result of the pandemic
By: Madison Fugate At the last Powell County Board of Education meeting, the board was informed they would be suffering a large loss in state funding as a result of the pandemic. Apparently, the major decrease in funds are largely tied to enrollment for this past year. Though it was confirmed later in the meeting […]