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Posted On 18 Jan 2012
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$114,000 of missing Hodge money found in dormant bank accounts

When it came to money, Whitley County Fiscal Court members got some good news for a change during their monthly meeting Tuesday evening.

Posted On 18 Jan 2012

Bena Mae’s Kitchen: Another Landmark Gone

When my brother told me Cottengim Drug Store was closing its doors, I felt a pang of sadness. Some things you want to stay the same forever. Our head tells us this isn’t possible but our heart finds it hard to accept.

Posted On 18 Jan 2012
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Cumberlands Professor creates stained glass window for Whitley County Judicial Center

In the summer of 2010, University of the Cumberlands (UC) Assistant Professor of Art Geraldine Allen was approached on the subject of creating a stained glass fixture for the newly built Whitley County Judicial Center.    Allen, who has created multiple works...

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Group forms to fight expanded alcohol sales in Corbin

Opposition finally began to materialize this week to a ballot initiative that, if approved, would allow expanded sales of alcoholic beverages in Corbin. A vote on the issue is set for Feb. 14.

Petition submitted for alcohol vote in Williamsburg

Would allowing alcohol sales by the drink in restaurants lead Williamsburg to greater economic prosperity, or will it start the town down a slippery slope of greater alcohol use, which could result in eventual packaged alcohol sales and perhaps more?

Posted On 18 Jan 2012

Corbin man arrested in connection with metal theft from local business

A Corbin man remains in jail this week after authorities say he is connected with the theft of over $5,000 worth of scrap metal from a local business.