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Virginia “Diesel” Mulkey

Virginia “Diesel” (Davis) Moses Mulkey, age 80 years, 7 months, 15 days departed this life to be with the Lord on May 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born September 29, 1943 in Whitley County, Kentucky to the late John Davis and Bertha (Bryant)...

Shannon Renea Buck

Shannon Renea Buck, age 46, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the UT Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1977, in Dalton, Georgia. Shannon is preceded in death by her father, Robert William Buck. She is survived by her fiancé, Leon Waller; mother,...

JB Monday

JB Monday, age 78 of Clairfield, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1946, in Claiborne County, Tennessee. JB is preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Monday; parents, John and Lavad (Partin) Monday; brothers,...

George Beavers

George Beavers, beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on February 11, 1942, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Beavers and Dora Petrey Beavers. He is preceded in death by his brothers, James Beavers, Earne...

Razmus declares National Skilled Nursing Care Week

Staff and residents at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center joined Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus Monday afternoon as she signed a proclamation declaring May 12-18 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week in the City of Corbin. The week is designed to honor the vital role that skilled...
Posted On 16 May 2024
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Jacket Farmers Market opens for the season

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Jacket Farmers Market, hosted at Bill Woods Park by the Williamsburg Independent FFA, kicked off its season last Thursday. Recent weather dampened the grand opening, but it will be held at a later date. The market is open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

Third-Annual BBQ in the Burg set for this Saturday

For those who love BBQ and cars, there is an event this weekend in Williamsburg that is just for you. The third-annual BBQ in the Burg event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. The event will coincide with the first Cumberland...

Local woman donates a kidney to stranger in order to help a friend get a new kidney

Most people would be willing to donate a kidney for a spouse, sibling or child. Many people would be willing to donate a kidney to save the life of their best friend or even a good friend. But what about donating a kidney to someone, who you only really know socially or through...
Posted On 16 May 2024

A new perspective: Thinking of jails as ‘employee factories’

I was talking to Economic Development Director Bruce Carpenter after the conclusion of last Thursday’s Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event called, “Bridging the Workforce Gap,” and I commented to him that the morning’s proceedings had really served to change my...