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Fri. Night Highlights: Nov. 8, 2019

It was a very big night for coverage area sports teams Friday…
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Community clothesline, chat benches set up at NIBROC Park

The upcoming holiday and winter season can be a lonely and uncomfortable time for those in search of companionship or warm winter clothing and the Corbin Downtown Program has taken steps to help alleviate both of those problems at NIBROC Park. The city park at the intersection of...

Next phase of I-75 widening to begin Monday in northern Laurel County

Beginning Monday, Interstate 75 in northern Laurel County will become a construction zone. Construction crews will begin work on another phase of the effort to widen the interstate to at least six lanes throughout Kentucky. This phase will cover mile markers 40 to 49 from London...

Applications being accepted to participate in Corbin Christmas Parade

Businesses, organizations, agencies and clubs are invited to help bring the Christmas spirit to Corbin by participating in the annual Corbin Christmas Parade on December 7. Organized by the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, applications are now available. “We would like...

Local Veterans Day ceremonies planned near Williamsburg

With the approach of Veterans Day Monday, a handful of local Veterans Day ceremonies and activities are planned around Williamsburg. The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Service will be holding its Veterans Day celebration on Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Extension...
Posted On 08 Nov 2019

Knox County receives $10k to kick off ‘Knox Ready Project’

In seeking to become a viable county to draw jobs and economic growth, a $10,000 Flex-E-Grant has been awarded to the Knox County Fiscal Court. The funding was announced by the Center for Rural Development through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). “This Flex -E grant...
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Photo gallery Williamsburg Trick-or-Treating

Trick-or-Treaters of all sizes turned out in Williamsburg Saturday for trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treat festivities.
Posted On 08 Nov 2019

Huddle House offering veterans free pancakes

Huddle House restaurant locations in Corbin and Williamsburg want to recognize those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military over Veterans Day weekend by offering a free order of Sweet Cakes. Between Friday and Monday, all active duty, retired and veteran military...

Colonial Heritage Day

Whitley County Extension Fine Arts collaborated with Whitley County Middle School, local artists, an Extension specialist, and Whitley County 4-H and Ag and Natural Resources to provide a unique learning experience for the Whitley County Eighth grade class Friday. Students were...
Posted On 08 Nov 2019