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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

County takes first step towards approving controversial maps


by MATT HUGHES
J-E News Editor
On Monday the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) won a battle at the county level as members of the Webster County Fiscal Court voted to accept controversial and reportedly incorrect flood maps.
“I think we are in a position where we don’t have any choice but to accept the maps in order to protect the county, which is our responsibility,” said Judge Executive Jim Townsend. “We are one of the only counties in Kentucky who haven’t adopted them already.”

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Kentucky native to oversee legislative activities for Century

by MATT HUGHES
J-E News Editor
 Century Aluminum announced on Monday that it had hired a new Director of Government and Community Affairs. Chad A. Harpole will be joining the Company starting November 1, 2014.