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Jessie Marie Cloyd

Jessie Marie Cloyd, transformed from this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on November 10, 1938 to the late Robert and Irene Mays Parker. Jessie spent her career working with her husband and raising her children. She was a loving and...

Previous experience has shown us that early voting works, and it should stay

Election Day is coming on Tuesday, May 16, but if you want to avoid lines at the polls remember you can vote early Thursday through Saturday at the old courthouse in Williamsburg and in the old district courtroom in Corbin, which is located in the old city hall. One of the few...
Posted On 11 May 2023

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!: 2023 May Day Finale

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT May Day Finale: The 2023 May Day ceremonies took place last Friday at the Corbin Arena. This year’s May Day Queen was Reid Elizabeth Bryant. The Tiny Queen was Hampton Dru Farmer (pictured at right being escorted by cousin Hayes Allen Farmer). Above,...

Local UC graduate donates toys to sheriff

When police officers encounter children during the course of their duties, often times those children have been involved in a vehicle accident, a domestic disturbance or some other traumatic situation. Thanks to the efforts of one recent college graduate, police officers at one...

Terry Forcht celebrates 85th birthday with special honor at Wild Health Field in Lexington

There was a lot to celebrate in Lexington on Friday, April 28. Not only was it opening night for the Lexington Counter Clocks, formerly known as the Lexington Legends, but it was also Mr. Terry Forcht’s 85th birthday. Employees, family and friends celebrated along with him at...
Posted On 11 May 2023