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Journey to 320 miles officially begins

A Corbin man’s 320-mile journey began at 10 a.m. on Friday beside the Corbin High School Track. Zack Horvath began his 77-hour run with a mission to complete 320 miles. This run comes after an injury ended his Dec. 12 attempt to unofficially break the record. Horvath’s run is...

Answering some questions about COVID-19 vaccine

When can you get the COVID-19 vaccine? How will you know when you can get it? Where will you be able to get it? These are all questions that people are asking when it comes to getting vaccinated against COVID-19. In recent days, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack,...

Baptist Health Corbin welcomes 1st baby of 2021

Baptist Health Corbin is proud to announce the first baby born in the hospital in 2021! Meet Marcie, born at 11:27 a.m. on New Year’s Day. New parents Sierra and Michael were so excited to welcome their new 6 lb., 13 oz. baby girl into the world today.  Congratulations to the...

Whitley, Laurel health departments post links to COVID vaccine interest form

Whitley and Laurel county health departments have both published links on their respective Facebook pages where individuals, at least 70 years old, can go to join interest lists to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department is allowing...

13-year-old stabs 16-year-old after dispute escalates

A 13-year-old male was charged with first-degree assault after allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old male in the face at least twice on Dec. 28, according to a Williamsburg Police Department Facebook post. Williamsburg Police Detective David Rowe and Officer Greg Rhoades investigated...

‘Patriot Rally to Stop the Election Fraud’ ends with Moss announcing his run for U.S. Senate

Trump supporters rallied at Briar Creek Park in Williamsburg on Wednesday to protest alleged election fraud during the presidential election in November. About 10 cars arrived at the park as part of a parade that travelled from Dog Patch Shopping Center in London to Williamsburg....

Contact tracing update, Laurel County has 133 new cases of COVID-19

Cabinet for Health and Family Services executive policy advisor Mark Carter estimated that, at minimum, contact tracing efforts have prevented more than 2,000 hospitalizations and 400 deaths. Contact tracers have successfully contacted 94,000 Kentuckians identified as having been...

London City Council approves second reading of annexation ordinances

The London City Council hosted two special called meetings last week during which the council voted unanimously to accept the first and second readings of two ordinances that would allow for the further annexation of portions of North Corbin. The first of the two ordinances...

Whitley County Health Department receives $35,000 grant

COVID-19 is creating additional expenses for almost all types of businesses, and the Whitley County Health Department is no exception. Now, this public health agency is receiving a little help to cover the extra costs. The Whitley County Health Department has been awarded...

197 new cases of COVID-19 in Whitley, Laurel, Knox and Bell counties

Whitley, Laurel, Knox and Bell counties announced a total of 197 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced 28 additional COVID–19 cases on Monday, bringing the county’s total to 2,386. The health department reported 32 new cases...