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Wilma Vannatta

Wilma Vannatta, age 87, of Harned, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Visitation will be from 12-2pm on Monday July 25, 2022, at her childhood home church, Level Green Church of Christ in Keavy, KY, where her funeral service will be held at 2pm on Monday. Burial will...

John Arnold Young

John Arnold Young, age 82, of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born to the late Arthur Young and Ada Mae (Gray) Young on June 25, 1940 in Whitley County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

2022 Whitley County Fair Demolition Derby

Fans were greeted by the sights and sounds of old junked vehicles crashing into one another during the 2022 Whitley County Fair Demolition Derby.

I-75 widening south of Exit 29 is coming, but not soon

Now that a three-year project in Laurel County to widen I-75 has wrapped giving drivers a safer, more efficient way to travel the high-traffic route from Exit 29 in Corbin to Covington, a question many local residents probably have is if and when will I-75 be widened between Exit...
Posted On 22 Jul 2022

Best of luck to two of Corbin’s finest: Roger Shelton and Bill Rose

At Monday’s Corbin City Commission meeting, a pair of announcements were made concerning longtime city employees who will soon be retiring. First, City Manager Marlon Sams informed the commission during his report that Roger Shelton has decided to step down from his position as...

Hottest July day in Kentucky came on June 28, 1930

July is our hottest month in Kentucky. Although it is going to be hot for the next several days, it is nothing unusual and it is not due to climate change. Climate change is having its effect all over the world with record setting heat levels, but our summer heat is one thing and...
Posted On 22 Jul 2022

UK Coop Art Center hosting artist reception Saturday night

The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Community Art Center is hosting its second artist reception in two years this weekend, where a small group of local artists will be featured.