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Toby Moses

Mr. Toby Moses, age 80, of Emlyn, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab in Williamsburg, Kentucky.  He was born on October 11, 1939 to Howard Moses and Ima June (Bird) Moses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard...

Legislative Update: Fighting the liberal agenda on education

By the time of this printing, legislators from across the state will have convened for the 2020 Kentucky General Assembly. This always comes with a little nervousness and anticipation. This year’s assembly will convene on January 7, 2020 at noon. Please be prayerful for each of...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

The enduring legacy of Amos Miller

I was a reporter covering Corbin city government in 2004 something wild happened. The current mayor of the town, Scott Williamson, abruptly resigned. He had about a year and a half left on his term. A replacement was needed. The city’s Board of Commissioners appointed Amos Miller...

Electronic Edition for 1-8-2020

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W’burg man gets probated sentence for fleeing police

A Williamsburg man, who led police on a high-speed chase late last month from Jellico into southern Whitley County, will avoid any additional jail time thanks to a plea agreement Monday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Marcella Mountjoy remembered as a ‘classy’ lady

Former Williamsburg Mayor Marcella F. Mountjoy was a very classy lady. “Every time I talk about her I use the term classy. I can’t think of anything else better than that. She just exuded it. That is in the classroom as a teacher, as a city councilmember, especially as a mayor,”...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Six free kindergarten readiness camps set this month

Parents with children ages two thru five are being encouraged to take part in a series of free kindergarten readiness camps that start next week. The camps will take place at a total of six locations, and are creative learning programs for children. Each family will receive hands...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Dec. 1 trial set in Paul Brock triple homicide case

A trial date has been set for late this year for a Corbin man, who alleged killed three people in early 2018, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Paul Brock, 37, is charged with three counts of capital murder, fetal homicide, tampering with physical evidence and with...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Cumberland Falls State Park hosting ‘All About Moonbows’ Friday night

Cumberland Falls is unique in the western hemisphere in that it is the only place on this side of the planet where the phenomena known as the moonbow occurs. With this Friday, Jan. 10 marking the first opportunity to see the moonbow in 2020, officials at Cumberland Falls State...

Former Corbin Mayor Amos Miller remembered as faithful and wise leader

Former Corbin Mayor Amos Miller was laid to rest Monday afternoon following his funeral at Immanuel Baptist Church. Miller died Thursday in Lexington at age 78. “Amos is happy today,” said Rev. Allen Bonnell, pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church where Miller was a member. Bonnell...
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