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Clyde Eugene Meadors

Clyde Eugene Meadors, age 76, Long Bottom Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on September 14, 1943 in Lafollette, Tennessee to the late Jake and Vina Mae (Vanover) Meadors. In addition...

Wendal T. Mitchell

Wendal T. Mitchell, age 82, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was retired from Corbin Independent Schools where he began teaching in the early 60’s. While at Corbin High School, he taught Chemistry, Advanced Math, Physics, Trigonometry, and Calculus. In 1978, he...

Whitley County grad accepted to U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Recent Whitley County High School graduate, Caleb Irwin, is leaving Williamsburg to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York. Irwin is the son of Whitley County head football coach Jep Irwin and Rebecca Rush-Irwin. He was a key member of the Colonel...
Posted On 04 Jun 2020
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William Thomas “Tom” Collins Jr.

William Thomas “Tom” Collins Jr., age 59, Corbin, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by his son, Joshua Collins. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 6, at the Monhollen Cemetery in Corbin, with Rev....

George Richard Middleton

George Richard Middleton, age 85, Rockholds, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, June 1, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on May 23, 1935, in Evarts, Kentucky, to the late George W. and Gladys Vernie (Rose) Middleton.  In...

‘Murder for Hire,’ latest book from author Gary P. West

If you have ever read the book Bloody Harlan and thought it was rough, then wait until you read Gary West’ newest book, Murder on Youngers Creek Road. Murders, bombings, car thieves, gamblers, bootleggers and more are involved in a true story of a murder-for-hire gone wrong that...
Posted On 04 Jun 2020

Wearing a face mask at Baptist Health facility is a practical way to reduce COVID-19 spread

In order to further limit the spread of COVID-19, all patients, family members, visitors, staff and vendors must wear a face mask at all times when in a Baptist Health facility. The coronavirus is thought to spread mainly from one person to another, usually through droplets...
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No-Cost Antibody Testing at First Care Urgent Care

First Care, is now offering antibody testing at all of their 18 locations at no-cost to insured* or uninsured patients. In addition to testing for current COVID-19 symptoms, First Care is now offering an antibody test to detect if a patient had a previous COVID-19 infection. The...
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