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Wilma Jean Powell

Wilma Jean Powell, 82, of Corbin passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Born May 6, 1941, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Martha Groves. In addition to her father and mother, Jean was preceded in death by...

Update: Missing person found

Update: The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department announced at 3:30 p.m. on June 2 that the missing juvenile has been located. Original story The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in an attempt to locate a missing teenager....
Posted On 02 Jun 2023

Courtney Wrinn Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Courtney Wrinn of Corbin was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. She was initiated at Eastern Kentucky University. Wrinn is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty,...
Posted On 02 Jun 2023
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Baptist Health Corbin Volunteers win HANDS Award from Kentucky Hospital Association

Baptist Health Corbin Volunteers received a Helping Accomplish Noteworthy Duties Successfully (HANDS) Award at the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Convention held recently in Lexington. The KHA presents the HANDS award to hospital volunteers and auxiliary groups that conduct...
Posted On 02 Jun 2023
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Williamsburg school wins $500 in FAFSA challenge

Williamsburg Independent School in Whitley County was one of eight Kentucky high schools rewarded $500 by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) for participating in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Challenge. KHEAA encouraged...