Knox County Fiscal Court

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 …

09/25/2025

Fall Dumpster Days dates are set! Mark your calendars and help us clean-up Knox County! If you have questions please contact Judge Mitchell's Office at (606)546-6192.

08/29/2025

Judge Mitchell and the Knox County Fiscal Court proudly congratulate Union Commonwealth University on today’s exciting AMLER funding announcement at the SOAR Summit! 🎉

The funding comes from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, which is designed to support education, health care, infrastructure, and tourism in coal-impacted communities.

06/30/2025

05/20/2025

Church will be open today at 4 pm for anyone who may need to take shelter from today’s storms.

05/14/2025

ATTENTION KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY FLOODING

The Knox County Fiscal Court is considering reopening the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Home Buyout Program to help homeowners impacted by recent flooding.

This is not a confirmation that the program is reopening. We are gathering information to determine the level of community interest and the need for additional funding.

If your property has experienced flood damage and you are interested in a potential buyout, please email the following to enrica@barbourville.com:
• Full Name
• Contact Information
• Property Address

Questions? Call (606) 546-6192.

Your response will help Knox County pursue the resources needed to support our community. Please share with others who may be affected!

05/12/2025

04/24/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

Knox County Road Department crews will soon commence treatment of noxious and nuisance weeds along County right-of-ways to enhance driver safety and support efficient maintenance operations.

Controlling noxious weeds and invasive plants improves roadway visibility and protects infrastructure.

The County targets 12 noxious weeds in accordance with KRS 176.051 and 603 KAR 3:100:

• Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)
• Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
• Common Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
• Cutleaf Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
• Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)
• Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense)
• Kudzu (Pueraria montana)
• Marestail (Conyza canadensis)
• Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora)
• Nodding Thistle (Carduus nutans)
• Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)
• Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea stoebe)

"If left untreated, some weeds can grow several feet tall and impact driver visibility." "This enhances safety, prevents damage to ditches and drains, and minimizes the presence of plants that attract deer near highways."

Noxious weeds often invade and destroy roadside turf grass, leaving these areas vulnerable to erosion. They can also smother native plants through rapid reproduction and long-term persistence.

Motorists are reminded to exercise extra caution when crews are spraying for weeds and are out on roadways.

03/28/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE: Burn Ban Lifted for Knox County, KY

Effective immediately, the burn ban for Knox County, Kentucky, has been lifted. Residents may now resume outdoor burning; however, it is essential to follow all regulations set forth by the Kentucky Department of Forestry to ensure safety and prevent wildfires.

Burning Regulations to Follow:

✅ Burn Only Natural Materials – No burning of tires, plastics, or other prohibited materials.
✅ Check the Weather – Avoid burning on windy days to prevent uncontrolled fire spread.
✅ Supervise All Fires – Never leave a fire unattended and always have water or firefighting tools nearby.
✅ Observe Forestry Fire Seasons – From Feb. 15 – Apr. 30 and Oct. 1 – Dec. 15, burning is prohibited within 150 feet of a woodland area between 6 AM and 6 PM.
✅ Respect Local Restrictions – Additional restrictions may apply based on weather conditions or fire danger levels.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our community safe. If you have any questions or need further guidance, please visit the Kentucky Division of Forestry’s website for official regulations.

Thank you for helping protect Knox County!