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Local angler Mike Huff qualifies for Bassmaster Classic

Corbin’s Mike Huff remembers fondly his father and grandfather taking him to witness his first Bassmaster Classic fishing tournament years ago. It’s often referred to as “the Super Bowl of fishing.” “It was such a special thing when I was younger to see that. There were thousands...

Forcht Group of Kentucky founder named Corbin’s ‘Business Professional of the Year’

Forcht Group of Kentucky Founder, Chairman and CEO Terry E. Forcht always tries to be in bed by 7:00 p.m. He gets up at 3:30 a.m. daily, except on Sundays, when he doesn’t wake up until 5:00 a.m. He works seven days a week. At 81-years-old, he’s not even considering retirement....

Rand Paul’s ‘Case Against Socialism’ makes compelling defense of Capitalism

Before I ever cracked open U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s new book, “The Case Against Socialism” (released nationally Tuesday by Broadside Books), I wrote down a few things … • U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders • Venezuela • U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez • Sweden • Karl Marx These are all...

Electronic Edition for 10-16-2019

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Utility companies need notification system

The other day, I got in the shower to get ready for work. I turned on the faucet … and all that came out was cold, wet torture. It’s a heck of a way to start your morning! A cold shower. Shaving with cold water. Not fun at all. I went downstairs to check the pilot light on my...

Should Kentucky consider allowing spouses to sue ‘home wreckers?’

There’s been a story circulating nationally this week about a North Carolina man who won a $750,000 judgment against his wife’s lover for ruining their marriage. I was intrigued. I had to know how this was possible. Apparently, there are seven states in the US (Mississippi, North...

Electronic Edition for 10-9-2019

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Why baby steps? Time to take the leap on cannabis

I was watching the two main candidates for Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture debate on KET Monday night when the subject of “medical marijuana” came up. The challenger, Robert Conway, gave a full-throated endorsement to the idea that doctors should be able to prescribe...

Amanda Angel

Amanda Angel, 73, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 11, 1946 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Noah D. and Stella Bryant Lovitt. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her...

James “Red” Cornelius

James “Red” Cornelius, 75, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Signature Health of McCreary County in Pine Knot, KY. He was born January 22, 1944 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Clark and Vina Bryant Cornelius. Along with his parents he is preceded in...