Knox County Fiscal Court

02/13/2026

For years Knox County has had to put more money toward the jail budget, which diverts resources from other essential local services. Counties deserve reimbursement from the state that reflects the true cost of housing state inmates. County jails are at a breaking point. HB 557 re-balances the financial responsibility of housing inmates that is shared between counties and the state and puts Kentucky on a more sustainable path. Knox County supports HB 557.

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

Due to an excessive amount of power outages and the extreme low temperatures forecasted for this evening warming stations will be available for Knox Co. residents. If you need access to these stations please call (606)546-3510.

01/24/2026

The Knox County Courthouse will be open as an Emergency Warming Station until further notice. Anyone needing warm shelter is urged to use these facilities if needed.

12/02/2025

📣 Driver Licensing Pop-Up Coming to Knox County!

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be at the Knox County Senior Center on Wednesday, December 10th to help residents:
✔️ Renew licenses/IDs
✔️ Upgrade to a REAL ID
✔️ Get a free vision screening

⏰ Appointments start at 9:30 AM. Walk-ins welcome (except written/road tests).
📍 130 Harding Street, Barbourville, KY

👉 Sign up here: https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/Popup-Map.aspx

11/25/2025

11/13/2025

Knox County Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell, center, is joined by Barbourville ARH Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Melanie Chesnut (left), CEO Beau Masterson, and Nurse Practitioner Sarah Brown …

10/29/2025

Knox County Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell has officially signed a proclamation recognizing the national impact and local importance of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which helps low-income families improve home energy efficiency and lower utility costs.

http://mountainadvocate.com/stories/knox-county-judge-executive-signs-proclamation-honoring-weatherization-assistance-program,41085

10/24/2025

Governor Andy Beshear  announced more than $922,000 to help Kentucky communities guard against wildfires. The funding comes from the USDA Forest Service as part of the Community Wildfire Defense …