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U.S. Court of Appeals upholds Kentucky’s ethics law; sends strong signal to other states and Congress

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently put its stamp of approval on Kentucky’s legislative ethics law, sending a clear signal for strong public ethics laws across the nation. Kentucky’s ethics law was challenged in a lawsuit filed by John Schickel, a state...
Posted On 28 Jun 2019
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Bevin, Rogers announce completion of first phase of KentuckyWired Project

Gov. Matt Bevin and Congressman Hal Rogers today announced a major milestone achievement for the Commonwealth’s high-speed fiber optic network – KentuckyWired. The first portion of the network, known as Ring 1A, is now complete and includes Louisville, Lexington and...
Posted On 28 Jun 2019
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Training continues for Corbin PD’s Bloodhound, Lucy

Two weeks into the job, the Corbin Police Department’s Bloodhound, Lucy, is settling into her routine while working to hone her tracking skills. Lucy is currently working third shift, riding with Officer Robbie Hodge. In addition to the routine patrol work, Hodge said he and Lucy...

Marjorie Elizabeth Parmon Nantz

Marjorie Elizabeth Parmon Nantz, 80, of Corbin, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Christian Care Community. Marjorie is survived by three children. The funeral service was held Friday, June 28, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Cole officiating. Burial followed...

Mildred Paul Lewis

Mildred Paul Lewis, 88, of Monterey, Tennessee departed this life on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at her home. She was born August 30, 1930 in Whitley County, to the late Robert and Nona Bell Jones Paul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, K.C. Cole and Ringo;...

Sally Letha (Poore) Hickerson

Sally Letha (Poore) Hickerson, 63, of George Hayes Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on October 15, 1955 in Corbin, to the Late Jesse Poore and Beatrice (Logan) Poore. She is survived by her...