FPB Directors Vote to Add SEC Network to FPB Cable

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“We are very happy to get this deal in place so our customers, and the fans of Big Blue Nation, don’t miss any of the action on the SEC Network.”
— Assistant GM of Cable-Telecom John Higginbotham

After months of negotiations, the Frankfort Plant Board (FPB) has approved a contract from ABC/Disney/ESPN that includes rights to the new SEC Network. The deal was approved by the FPB Directors during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. 

The SEC Network is included in the new contract, which also contains renewals for the ESPN family of networks, Disney Channel, and ABC Family among others. The contract also includes rights to WatchESPN and WATCH Disney, TV Everywhere products that allow for viewing on PCs and mobile devices. The contract was recently negotiated by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), of which FPB and over 950 other cable providers across the United States are members.

FPB Assistant General Manager of Cable-Telecom John Higginbotham says getting this deal done was huge for FPB Cable customers. “We know our customer base includes a large number of UK fans and the SEC Network was priority number one for them. We are very happy to get this deal in place so our customers, and the fans of Big Blue Nation, don’t miss any of the action on the SEC Network.”

The SEC Network will be seen on FPB Classic Cable channel 34 and in HD on 534. Programming for the new network begins on August 14.

ABOUT THE SEC NETWORK

The SEC Network (also known as the SEC ESPN Network) is an upcoming cable college sports network dedicated to coverage of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The network will be operated by ESPN as part of a 20-year partnership, and feature coverage of SEC sports, along with news/analysis programs and other content focusing on the SEC's member schools. SEC Network will air events across the 21 sports that the conference sponsors; within its first year, the network and its digital outlets plan to broadcast at least 1000 live events, with at least 450 on television. Yearly, the network will broadcast approximately 45 football games, 100 men's basketball games, 60 women's basketball games, and 75 baseball games. For football, SEC Network plans to air three Saturday games per week in early, afternoon, and evening windows.


FPB Cable-Telecom Repairs Scheduled for Saturday

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Due to necessary fiber repairs, a portion of FPB Cable-Telecom customers will experience a service interruption over the weekend.

FPB Cable-Telecom crews will conduct maintenance and repairs to infrastructure that will impact customers in the Peaks Mill, Switzer, Holt Lane and Jones Lane areas. Approximately 220 customers will be affected.

The maintenance window will begin this Saturday morning (July 26) at 4:00am and run through 8:00pm Saturday night.

Also, during the first hours of the maintenance window, FPB local cable channels will be interrupted for all customers. FPB TV channel 10 and channels 20, 26, and 27 will have interrupted signal. These channels expect to be back in service by mid-morning.

FPB apologizes for any inconvenience. Stay connected with FPB for news and service updates via the web (www.fpb.cc), Facebook (Frankfort Plant Board) and Twitter (@fewpb and @fpbalerts)

FPB Cable-Telecom Repairs Scheduled for Saturday

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Due to necessary fiber repairs, a portion of FPB Cable-Telecom customers will experience a service interruption over the weekend.

FPB Cable-Telecom crews will conduct maintenance and repairs to infrastructure that will impact customers in the Peaks Mill, Switzer, Holt Lane and Jones Lane areas. Approximately 220 customers will be affected.

The maintenance window will begin this Saturday morning (July 26) at 4:00am and run through 8:00pm Saturday night.

Also, during the first hours of the maintenance window, FPB local cable channels will be interrupted for all customers. FPB TV channel 10 and channels 20, 26, and 27 will have interrupted signal. These channels expect to be back in service by mid-morning.

FPB apologizes for any inconvenience. Stay connected with FPB for news and service updates via the web (www.fpb.cc), Facebook (Frankfort Plant Board) and Twitter (@fewpb and @fpbalerts)

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

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The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board is notifying you that the Division of Water of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection has now canceled the Boil Water Advisory.

 

This Advisory was issued 7/22/14 due to the loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews repairing a water main break.

 

The streets affected were:

 

  • Benson Ave

  • Kentucky Ave

  • Cline St

  • Rose St

  • Polsgrove St

  • Dabney St

  • Brawner St

  • Major St

  • Wilson St

  • Lilly St

  • Augusta St

  • Forrest St

  • Choate St

  • Bosworth St

 

If you should have any questions or problems with normal service or water quality please call 352-4372 or 352-4433

Boil Water Advisory in Bellepoint Area

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The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking. The advisory is in effect for the following area:

  • Benson Ave

  • Kentucky Ave

  • Cline St

  • Rose St

  • Polsgrove St

  • Dabney St

  • Brawner St

  • Major St

  • Wilson St

  • Lilly St

  • Augusta St

  • Forrest St

  • Choate St

  • Bosworth St

     

    A vigorous boil for at least two minutes is recommended. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by a water main break.

     

    This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the effected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when this advisory is lifted.

     

    If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory please call 352-4372 or 352- 4433