Bell County Public Defenders

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Our very own Isaac Abner, Directing Attorney of the Bell County Public Defender's Office, was honored with the prestigious Defender Leadership Award at the DPA Annual Conference this week in Covington, KY. Established in 2020, this award acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in public defense, focusing on client-centered approaches. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Isaac on this remarkable achievement. We are honored to have him represent and oversee our office daily.

Isaac is pictured with spouse, Kayla Abner.

06/02/2026

Yup… It’s back! Kentucky Summer EBT provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to families in our community. Many eligible children are automatically enrolled in Summer EBT through other programs they already participate in.

🍎But, some eligible families will need to apply. Help spread the word to let other families in Kentucky know that it’s easy to see if you’re eligible feedingky.org/sebteligibility.

06/02/2026

The Bell County Cooperative Extension Office and Bell-Whitley CAA, Inc. are partnering to host their annual community health and resource fair on Friday, June 12th from 10:00 am to 2 :00 pm. Location for this event will be at the Bell County Extension Office, address is 10524 US Highway 25 E, Pineville, KY.

If any community partner would like to participate in the health/resource fair by setting up an informational booth, contact Sandy Hoskins at [email protected] or Rebecca Miller at [email protected] by May 29th. Tables will be provided.

06/02/2026

Bell County Food Service will provide FREE weekly grab-and-go summer meal packages for children ages 18 and under this summer.

Each weekly package includes:
• 7 breakfasts
• 7 lunches
• 1 gallon of milk
• 1 46oz bottle of juice

All items offered must be accepted during pickup.

Weekly Pickup Information
Fridays, June 5 – July 31
Bell Central School Center
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Important Information:
• Children must be ages 1–18 to receive meals
• Children do not have to be enrolled in Bell County Schools
• Children do not have to be present if a parent or guardian is picking up meals
• Names and birthdays of children must be provided at pickup
• If someone other than a parent or guardian is picking up meals, the child must be present
• Duplicate meals are not allowed

Daily hot meals will also be available at Bell County High School and must be eaten on site.

Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

For questions, contact the Bell County Food Service Department at 337-7051 ext. 127 or 124.

This is an equal opportunity provider.
For more information on the USDA non discrimination statement visit: https://www.education.ky.gov/federal/SCN/Pages/USDANondiscriminationStatement.aspx

06/02/2026

05/26/2026

🚨 THIS FRIDAY 🚨
Safety Town with ARH
City Parking Lot
Free Family Event
Learn • Explore • Stay Safe

05/26/2026

🎓 Specialty Courts in Bell County celebrate graduates achieving new beginnings! Learn more about Kentucky's Specialty Courts at https://kcoj.info/SpecialtyCourts

05/20/2026

Great news for Kentucky families -- Summer 2026 SEBT is Here! The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program is here to help eligible students enjoy nutritious food this summer. Each eligible student will receive a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase healthy food while school’s out.

Automatic Approval: If your child aged 6-17, as of August 1, 2025, has received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), or Kinship Care benefits for at least one month since July 1, 2025, they’re automatically approved -- no application is needed! The benefit will be directly deposited onto your household’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and benefits can be expected no later than today, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

How to Apply: If your student is not considered automatically eligible, you can apply now to see if they qualify for Summer EBT benefits.

Closing Date: Submit your application by Aug. 15, 2026, at KYSEBT.ky.gov or https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/pages/sebt.aspx

Need Assistance? Call 855-306-8959 or visit your local Department of Community Based Services office for help.

For more details, visit https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/Pages/SEBT.aspx

Let’s keep our kids nourished and thriving this summer!