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The Kentucky Splash waterpark, which was scheduled to open Wednesday, July 1, announced today that its opening had been postponed until Saturday, July 4. “Unfortunately, we have had an unexpected delay and will have to postpone our opening for a few days. We hope to have it...

Whitley, Laurel, Bell and Knox counties all reported additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, the Whitley County Health Department reported two additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whitley County residents. Since Monday a total of eight people have...

Corbin Independent Schools will begin its 2020-21 school year on Aug. 26. At a special-called board meeting Thursday night, the board voted unanimously to approve a new calendar in the wake of the COVID–19 pandemic. One thing that is different from calendars in previous years is...

If you plan to drive down US25W near Exit 25 during the month of July, then you might to allow some extra time for construction delays. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists to expect intermittent lane closures on US25W in Whitley County between mile...

Conley and Janice (Buhl) Manning of Rockholds recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary. They were married on June 27, 1970. They are life-long residents of Whitley County and graduates of Williamsburg High School.  Conley is a retired educator who worked in both the Whitley...

Robert Wayne “Bob” Simpson, affectionately known as “Dad” to his children, “Poppy” to his grandchildren, “Honey” to his wife, and “Bobby” to his folks in Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2020, at the age of 75. He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

Organizers of the 2020 Lion’s Chase 5K Obstacle Race, which had been scheduled for Sept. 12 near Corbin, announced Wednesday morning that this year’s race has been canceled. “The Lion’s Chase leadership made this difficult decision as they continued to monitor...

Rachal Lorene Wisdom-Floyd, age 39, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on June 28, 2020, at her home. She was born on August 4, 1981 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Woody Wisdom and Debra (Younger) Wisdom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woody and Debra (Younger)...

Jonathan Noah “Johnny” White Sr., age 60, of Gray, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Dena Haynes White. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, from 12noon until 2pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where the funeral service...

(Story by Jeff Ledington, The Mountain Advocate) A Barbourville City Councilman was abruptly arrested on federal drug charges last week in relation to a private business he owns and operates. Calvin Manis, owner of Parkway Pharmacy and a sitting city councilman, was arrested by...