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Whitley Co. Farmer’s Market returns to Corbin

The Whitley County Farmer’s Market returned to NIBROC Park Tuesday to kick off the season. Vendors with a variety of items set up. Selections ranged from fresh produce, baked goods, jams, jellies and salsas, to soaps, leather goods, and artwork. The farmer’s market will be at...

Whitley Co. woman faces 13 charges

A Williamsburg woman is facing 13 charges after being arrested by Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies on April 30. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Oaks indicted for first-degree assault, DUI

A Williamsburg man was indicted on numerous charges Monday, including four counts of first-degree assault, after his vehicle allegedly crossed the median and struck a Kubota side by side severely injuring three juvenile passengers on April 22. Read this story and more for just...

Laurel Co. announces three new COVID deaths

Gov. Andy Beshear said that Kentucky is getting closer to its goal of 2.5 million-vaccines sought as part of the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge. As of Tuesday, Beshear reported that 1,835,176 have received at least their first dose of the vaccine in Kentucky. “We’re getting...

W’Burg board approves academy for synchronous learning

The Williamsburg board of education unanimously approved a virtual academy that will allow synchronous instruction for K-12 students both in the classroom and online during its regular meeting on April 20. The district is currently utilizing synchronous learning because of the...

Disney World magic comes to Corbin

Little princesses will have the opportunity to party with Corbin High School Cheerleaders during the team’s annual Princess Party on May 8 at Corbin Primary School. “When the babies come in and see the [cheerleader] princesses all in their costumes, Disney World magic comes to...

Corbin starts K-12 Montessori program

The Corbin School of Innovation will be offering a new alternative to traditional classroom education beginning in the fall. The School of Innovation will integrate a Montessori elementary, middle, and high school program into the Corbin Independent School District. Montessori...

W’Burg board approves IT apprenticeship program

Two incoming juniors at Williamsburg Independent School will have the opportunity to work alongside the district’s chief information officer to learn about information technology, receive a small pay check, and certification. The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education...

Whitley Co. gets new alert system

If a tornado is spotted in Whitley County, or flash flooding has closed a road, Whitley County leaders now have the means to inform the public directly about it. The Whitley County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a contract with Reach Alert for a notification system during its...

Primary school getting $750k roundabout

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on April 21 that $23 million had been committed for school highway safety projects a cross the state. Of the $23 million, $750,000 will be coming to Corbin in the form of a roundabout near Corbin Primary School. Read this story and more for just $.99...