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Update: Missing woman located safe

Update: Kentucky State Police announced about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday that Cecily Mobley has been located safe and removed from NCIC (National Crime Information Center). The Kentucky State Police, London Post, is asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing person...
Posted On 13 May 2020
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Cumberlands partners with EKCEP to offer cybersecurity classes for Eastern Kentucky high school students

High school juniors and seniors in 23 Appalachian Coalfields counties in Kentucky will have the option to develop cybersecurity skills and earn key industry certifications in two online computer science classes through University of the Cumberlands at no cost to the student this...
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Ford provides face protection for Whitley County first responders

First responders across Whitley County now have an extra layer of face protection courtesy of Ford Motor Company. Whitley County Emergency Management Director Danny Moses said the car manufacturer shipped 500 of the plastic face guards, which arrived Monday. Moses handed out...

Whitley County High School announces new boys varsity basketball coach

A press release from Whitley County Schools Tuesday said the following:
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New Forcht Bank safety measures will allow for return of walk-in traffic

With talk of re-opening the economy beginning to dominate the national conversation, businesses everywhere are making the adjustments necessary to bring customers back through the doors in a safe and secure manner.
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Federal prosecutors seeking death penalty against Daniel Nantz

Nine months after prosecutors began the process, U.S. attorneys filed paperwork declaring their intention to seek the death penalty again Daniel S. Nantz, who is accused of the 2019 kidnapping and murder of Geri D. Johnson that also resulted in the death of her unborn child....

Electronic Edition For 5-13-2020

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Two-precinct alcohol referendum under consideration

A movement is underway to legalize the sale of alcohol in two Whitley County voting precincts. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Spots still available for free COVID-19 testing Wednesday, Thursday in Corbin

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus was among those who took advantage of drive-thru COVID–19 testing at The Arena in Corbin that began Tuesday. “I was in and out in about 15 minutes from driving up the hill to driving back down,” Razmus said of the testing performed by Kroger Health,...

Nick Wilson down, but not quite out on Survivor: Edge of Extinction as finale airs tonight

As CBS’s Survivor: Edge of Extinction comes down to the finale Wednesday night, Whitley County’s Nick Wilson has one last opportunity to put himself in the running for the $2 million grand prize. Wilson was the last contestant sent to the Edge of Extinction before the final...