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Flara Ellen Peace

Flara Ellen Peace, age 88, of West Side Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at her home. Flara was born on April 1, 1933 in the Harps Creek Community of Knox County, Kentucky to the late Robert and Sallie Jane (Rose) Peace. In addition...

Corbin Wild Health COVID-19 Testing Site relocated

The Wild Health COVID-19 Testing Site has relocated  to the Whitley County Health Department, which is located at 3750 Cumberland Falls Highway. It will be open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, however, you may be processed more...
Posted On 29 Oct 2021

Storybook Walk: ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’

  Local youngsters recently enjoyed the storybook walk for “It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown,” which took place in downtown Williamsburg. Above, Charles Adam Petrey, 10, used an umbrella to stay dry during the event. Hannah Hodge, 7, just missed the...
Posted On 29 Oct 2021

Slide repair operations underway through Nov. 5 on a portion of KY 1277 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that slide repair operations started this morning Friday, Oct. 29, on a portion of KY 1277 at mile points 0.000-1.907 in Whitley County. A completion date for the slide operations is tentatively set for Friday, Nov. 5....
Posted On 29 Oct 2021

Corbin to host Montgomery County in first-round of state volleyball tournament Monday

Corbin Volleyball’s road through the state tournament became clearer Thursday night, and the first step will happen Monday night at Gilliam Gym against 10th Region Champion Montgomery County. The Lady Indians defeated Campbell County in five sets Thursday night to advance....

‘Advocacy in Southeastern Kentucky’ panel to commemorate anniversary of 1919 Corbin Expulsion

The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and the Sunup Initiative will present a virtual panel Saturday titled “Advocacy in Southeastern Kentucky.” The event is in recognition and commemoration of the anniversary of the 1919 expulsion in Corbin. Advocates from various...
Posted On 29 Oct 2021

Justin Moore wows at The Arena

Country music star Justine Moore belted out some of his biggest hits during a concert Saturday at The Corbin Arena. Tyra Madison and Scott Stevens served as opening acts.

KHSAA.org should have all high school results easily available

I’m going to give the Kentucky High School Athletic Association a lot of credit when it comes to disseminating information. Football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball and softball scores on the KHSAA.org website are updated quickly and readily available when the media or...