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Theodore “Ted” Spurlock

Theodore “Ted” Spurlock, age 93, of Corbin passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Christian Health Center in Corbin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Baker Spurlock. All services for Ted will be private. Burial will take place in Cumberland Memorial Gardens...

Dr. Mohammad Jawed

On October 31, 2020, our dearest Dr. Mohammad Jawed, loving father of three daughters, passed away peacefully early in the morning at the age of 59, after battling COVID-19 for over a month at University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born on August 2, 1961 in Pakistan, where he...

I-75 lane closures scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 as crews conduct bridge inspections in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile point 27.8) in Whitley County on Thursday, Oct. 22 due to bridge inspections. The work schedule is listed below: • On Thursday, Nov. 12, northbound traffic at...
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W’burg man charged with strangling, assaulting ex-girlfriend

A Williamsburg man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly assaulting and strangling a woman in Laurel County. Larry W. Turner, 34, was arrested following an investigation by Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies into a disturbance complaint on North Stewart Road in north Corbin....

Hutton School of Business at Cumberlands granted special accreditation, new program approvals by IACBE

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has been busy this year. The School recently completed the accreditation process for its doctorate programs, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD). At the Hutton School of...
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OpEd: Kentucky needs to support farmers and restaurants during the pandemic

(OpEd By Dr. Ryan Quarles, who serves as Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner.) Across the nation and around the world, the number of coronavirus cases is on the rise. This alarming trend has raised concerns that the economic lockdown from the spring could return. Leaders in...
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Lions Club thanks community, food basket applications now available’

(Letter to the Editor By Corbin Lion’s Club President Mike Pawula) The Corbin Lions Club is now accepting applications for Christmas food baskets. To receive a food basket, a family must live within eight miles of Corbin City Hall for pick-up and within four miles of Corbin...
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